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CIT 240 Network Security Management
Credit Hours: 3, Contact Hours: 4
Division: Business
This course covers the knowledge and skills required to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices while supporting the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Additional topics include threat analysis and mitigation, risk assessments, and compliance. Course content is mapped to the CompTIA Security+ certification exam objective. Group 2 course. Critical Thinking - Direct.
Required Prerequisites: CIT 213
CIT 240 - Network Security Management
https://catalog.nmc.edu/course-outlines/cit-240/
Course Description This course covers the knowledge and skills required to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices while supporting the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Additional topics include threat analysis and mitigation, risk assessments, and compliance. Course content is mapped to the CompTIA Security+ certification exam objective. Group 2 course. Credit Hours 3 Contact Hours 4 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 2 Required Prerequisites CIT 213 General Education Outcomes supported by this course Critical Thinking - Direct Course Learning Outcomes Knowledge: Summarize security threats used to compromise systems. Identify practices used to protect Information Systems. Summarize access control methods used in contemporary networks. Summarize identity management methods used in contemporary networks. Summarize cryptographic algorithms used to protect Information Systems. Application: Protect a network based on best practices. Integration: Evaluate security options based on best practices. Discuss the importance of balancing security and cost. Human Dimension: Discuss how their security practices impact those of others. Work with others to achieve a desired outcome. Caring - Civic Learning: Discuss how security is the responsibility of everyone within a business. Explore ethical dilemmas related to technology. Learning How to Learn: Recognize the importance of staying updated on technology. Seek out solutions to problems on their own.
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CIT 263 - Security ASMT. and Compliance
https://catalog.nmc.edu/course-outlines/cit-263/
Course Description In this course, students will learn and practice current security assessment techniques. This includes the ability to plan/scope an assessment, understand legal/compliance requirements, perform vulnerability scanning/penetrations tests and analyze/report on their findings. This course aligns with the CompTIA Pentest+ certification exam. Group 2 course. Credit Hours 3 Contact Hours 4 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 2 Required Prerequisites CIT 240 , or instructor permission. Recommended Prerequisites or Skills Competencies Passing of CompTIA Security+ certification exam. General Education Outcomes supported by this course Critical Thinking - Direct Course Learning Outcomes Knowledge: Summarize security penetration techniques used to compromise systems. Summarize the importance of planning for an engagement. Compare and contrast different attacks and exploits. Summarize different types of attacks. Summarize mitigation strategies for discovered vulnerabilities. Summarize reporting and communication techniques for disclosing results. Application: Develop a plan and scope for an engagement. Perform penetration tests using security tools. Analyze and report results of tests performed. Integration: Evaluate penetration tools base on best practices. Discuss the importance of performing penetration tests and vulnerability assessments. Human Dimension: Discuss how security assessments (or lack of) impact stakeholders. Collaborate work with others to complete a desired outcome. Caring - Civic Learning: Explore ethical dilemmas related to security. Discuss corporate responsibility as it pertains to security. Learning How to Learn: Seek out solutions to problems on their own. Research available resources on security.
CIT 264 - Security Analytics & Assurance
https://catalog.nmc.edu/course-outlines/cit-264/
Course Description In this course, students will learn how to employ data analytics to interpret and identify security vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to an organization. Students will configure and use various threat detection tools and learn how to secure and protect applications and systems within an organization. This course aligns with the CompTIA CySA+ certification exam. Group 2 course.,In this course, students will learn how to employ data analytics to interpret and identify security vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to an organization. Students will configure and use various threat detection tools and learn how to secure and protect applications and systems within an organization. This course aligns with the CompTIA CySA+ certification exam. Group 2 exam. Credit Hours 3 Contact Hours 4 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 2 Required Prerequisites CIT 240 , or instructor permission. Recommended Prerequisites or Skills Competencies Passing of CompTIA Security+ certification exam. General Education Outcomes supported by this course Critical Thinking - Direct, Critical Thinking - Direct Course Learning Outcomes Knowledge: Summarize techniques used to perform reconnaissance of a security system. Summarize assessment tools used to provide effective mitigation. Summarize ways to remediate authentication and access control issues. Summarize incident response methodologies. Application: Apply reconnaissance techniques to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities. Use data to identify remediation strategies. Implement incident response strategies and best practices. Integration: Evaluate forensic tools base on best practices. Discuss incident response strategies as they pertain to documented security breaches. Human Dimension: Discuss how incident response impacts stakeholders. Collaborate work with others to complete a desired outcome. Caring - Civic Learning: Explore ethical dilemmas related to security. Discuss corporate responsibility as it pertains to security. Learning How to Learn: Seek out solutions to problems on their own. Research available resources on security.