College Catalog 2019-20

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

IST 1613—COMPUTERFORENSICS—This course is an introduction to the various technical and administrative aspects of computer forensics and the laws pertaining to the cybercrime. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with computer forensic investigations, understanding the boot processes, and disk structure for multiple operating systems, and understanding the processes related to data acquisition during investigations (3 sch: 2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab). IST 1623 —NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS —This course provides the fundamental understanding of network security principles, implementations and the technologies and principles involved in creating a secure computer network environment. Topics include authentication, types of attacks and malicious code against Web applications, e-mail, and file and print services (4 sch: 2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab). (Prerequisites: Instructor Approved). IST 1633 — WIRELESS SECURITY AND PRIVACY — This course provides the fundamental understanding of wireless architecture, security principles, and the technologies and principles involved in creating a secure wireless computer network environment. Topics include wireless hardware, protocols, encryption, and how to prevent weaknesses in wireless technology (3 sch: 2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab). (Prerequisite: InstructorApproved). IST 1643 — NETWORK DEFENSE AND COUNTERMEASURES — This course provides a solid foundation of network security and the understanding of the process to create a network defense and countermeasure policy obtained from intrusion detection. Topics include NetworkAddress Translation, packet filtering, proxy servers, firewalls, and Virtual Private Networks used to design a network defense strategy (3 sch: 2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab). (Prerequisite: Instructor Approved). IST1723—PROGRAMMINGINPYTHON—This course is designed toprovide an introduction toprogramming concepts and data informatics using Python through lecture and a series of practical hands-on exercises (3 sch: 2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab). (Prerequisite: Instructor Approved). IST 2213 — NETWORK SECURITY — This course provides an introduction to network and computer security. Topics such as ethics, security policies, legal issues, vulnerability testing tools, firewalls, and operating system hardening will be discussed. Students will receive a deeper understanding of network operations and protocols through traffic capture and protocol analysis . Three semester hours; two hours lecture, two hour lab. Prerequisites: IST 1143 Security Principles and Policies. IST 2224 — NETWORK PLANNING AND DESIGN — This course involves applying network concepts in planning and designing a functioning network. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the need for a network, conducting an analysis, and designing a solution. Four semester hours: two-hour lecture, four hour lab. Prerequisites: IST 1223 Network Components or CNT 1523 and IST 1234 Network Administration Using Novell or CNT 1614 or IST 1244 Network Administration Using Microsoft Windows Server or CNT 1624 or IST 1254 Network Administration using Linux. IST 2234 — NETWORK IMPLEMENTATION — This course is the culmination of all concepts learned in the network curriculum. Topics include planning, installation, evaluation, and maintenance of a network solution. Four semester hours: two-hour lecture, four hour lab. Co-requisite: IST 2224 Network Planning and Design or CNT 2534. IST 2244 — ADVANCE NETWORK ADMIN. USING NOVELL — This course is a continuation of Network Administration Using Novell. Emphasis is place on installation, configuration, and implementation of a Novell network. Four semester hours: two-hour lecture, four hour lab. Prerequisite: IST 1234 Network Administration Using Novell or CNT 1614. IST 2254 — ADVANCED NETWORK ADMINISTRATION USING MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER — This course is a continuation of Network Administration Using Microsoft Windows Server. Emphasis is placed on installation, configuration, and implementation of a functional server. Four semester hours: two-hour lecture, four hour lab. Prerequisites: IST 1244 Network Administration Using Microsoft Windows Server or CNT 1624. IST 2264 — ADVANCED NETWORK ADMINISTRATION USING LINUX—This course is a continuation of Network Administration Using Linux (IST 1254). This is an advanced administration course in network services for Linux users who wish to increase their skills. Students will learn how to apply security to network users, and resources, manage and compile the Linux kernel, manage network clients, and troubleshoot network processes and services. Four semester hours: two-hour lecture, four hour lab. Prerequisites: IST 1254

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