Information security is today’s most critical requirement in IT networks. ACC offers security topics in the curricula for specific certifications - Cisco, Microsoft, Red Hat, LPI, Oracle, Sun. In addition, ACC offers the courses below specific to security in IT systems.
ITSY
1074 CISSP (48 hours)
This course prepares students seeking
ISC2 CISSP certification to demonstrate proficiency
in all 10 domains of ISC2 Common Body of Knowledge (CBK):
Security Management Practices; Security Architecture and Models; Access
Control Systems & Methodology; Application Development Security;
Operations Security; Physical Security; Cryptography; Telecommunications,
Network, and Internet Security; Business Continuity Planning; and
Law, Investigations & Ethics.
Prerequisite: Work experience [4 years w/degree or 5 years
wo/degree] in two or more of the ten test domains of the information
systems [IS] security Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)
Required Textbook
(available at the ACC Bookstore): CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 5th edition (February 8, 2010), ISBN-13: 978-0-07-160217-4. Recommended: CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional Study Guide, Sybex; 5 edition (January 25, 2011), ISBN-13: 978-0470944981, Ed Tittel, James Michael Stewart, Mike Chapple; CISSP for Dummies, Lawrence Miller & Peter Gregory; 3rd Edition, (December 9, 2009); ISBN: 978-0470537916.
ITSY
1076: Security+ (40 hrs)
This course is targeted toward an Information Technology (IT) professional who has networking and administrative skills in Windows-based TCP/IP networks and familiarity with other operating systems, such as OS X, Unix, or Linux, and who wants to further a career in IT by acquiring a foundational knowledge of security topics; prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification examination; or use Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications or career roles. (2011 Objectives)
Prerequisites: MCSA or
CompTIA A+ & Network+ or equivalent knowledge/skills.
Required Textbook
(available at the ACC Bookstore): Security+®: A CompTIA® Certification (2011 Objectives); Element K; ISBN-10: 1424617707
ITNW 1049 Cisco CCNA Security (80 hours) This course will prepare students to take the Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) certification exam leading to the CCNA Security certification. Topics include: securing Cisco routers, securing the network perimeter using firewall technologies, implementing endpoint and Layer 2 security, implementing secure virtual private networks, and creating a comprehensive security policy.
Prerequisites: Cisco CCNA or equivalent skills/knowledge.
ACC is a Security Certified Programs Academic Partner
ITSY 2070 Security Certified Programs SCP Series (96 hours)
The series provide training for the Tactical Perimeter Defense (TPD) class, the starting point with the Security Certified Program (SCP), and the Strategic Infrastructure Security (SIS) course which begins where Tactical Perimeter Defense ends. The series provides network administrators with the additional hands on skills needed to protect their network from the inside out. This series teaches prevention techniques and gives an understanding of risk analysis and security policy creation in a blended technology environment. The up-to-date security lessons and intense, hands-on labs bring a real world network security to training candidates. Series consists of ITSY 2071 & ITSY 2072.
Prerequisite: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent knowledge/experience.
ITSY 2071 Tactical Perimeter Defense – SCNS Certification (48 hours)
The Tactical Perimeter Defense (TPD) class is the starting point with the Security Certified Program (SCP). TPD is a required pre-requisite for the SCNP and SCNA certifications. TPD focuses on the critical defensive technologies that are the foundation of securing network perimeters, such as firewalls, intrusion detection, and router security. This course prepares students to work with, and implement, real world security technology.
Prerequisite: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent knowledge/experience.
ITSY 2072 Strategic Infrastructure Security - SCNP Certification (48 hours)
The Strategic Infrastructure Security course begins where Tactical Perimeter Defense ends. The second SCP course leads to the Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) certification. It provides network administrators with the additional hands on skills needed to protect their network from the inside out. This course teaches prevention techniques and gives an understanding of risk analysis and security policy creation in a blended technology environment. The up-to-date security lessons and intense, hands-on labs bring a real world network security to training candidates.
Prerequisite: ITSY 2071 Tactical Perimeter Defense or equivalent knowledge.
ITSY
1075: Certified Security Analyst (40 hrs)
ECSA/LPT is a security class that provides real world hands on
experience. It is an in-depth Advanced Hacking and Penetration
Testing class that covers testing in all modern infrastructures,
operating systems and application environments. EC-Council’s
Certified Security Analyst/LPT program is a highly interactive
5-day security class designed to teach Security Professionals
the advanced uses of the LPT methodologies, tools and techniques
required to perform comprehensive information security tests.
Prerequisites: Experienced IT professionals with networking
and server experience.
NOTE: Courses below are integrated courses in the Computer Information Systems Security Administration Specialization Associate degree plan. Here is a link to the Information Security Degree. Continuing Education has been allocated a few seats in these courses for non-credit students. The registration process is the same as for all Continuing Education courses.
ITSY 1000 Fundamentals Of Information Security (3-3-1). Basic information security goals of availability, integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality. Vocabulary and terminology specific to the field of information security are discussed. Identification of exposures and vulnerabilities and appropriate countermeasures are addressed. The importance of appropriate planning and administrative controls is also discussed. Additional topics include: instruction in security for network hardware, software, and data including physical security, backup procedures, firewalls, encryption, and protection from viruses. This course is integrated with ITSY 1300.
ITSY 1042 Information Technology Security (3-3-1).
Instruction in security for network hardware, software, and data including
physical security, backup procedures, relevant tools; encryption;
and protection from viruses. This course is integrated with ITSY 1342.
Prerequisites: ITMT 1040/1340 or Department Approval.
ITSY 2000 Operating System Security (3-3-1). Safeguard
computer operating systems by demonstrating server support skills
and designing and implementing a security system. Identify security
threats and monitor network security implementations. Use best practices
to configure operating systems to industry security standards. This
course is integrated with ITSY 2300.
Prerequisites: ITSY 1000/1300
or Department Approval.
Prerequisites: ITSY 1000/1300 or Department Approval.
ITSY 2030 Intrusion Detection (3-3-1). Computer
information systems security monitoring, intrusion detection, and
crisis management. Includes alarm management, signature configuration,
sensor configuration, and troubleshooting components. Emphasizes identifying,
resolving, and documenting network crises and activating the response
team. This course is integrated with ITSY 2330.
Prerequisites:
ITSY 2000/2300 and ITSY 2001/2301 or Department Approval.
Prerequisites: ITSY 2000/2300 and ITSY 2001/2301 or Department Approval.
ITSY 2043 Computer System Forensics (3-3-1). In-depth
study of system forensics including methodologies used for analysis
of computer security breaches. Gather and evaluate evidence to perform
postmortem analysis of a security breach. This course is integrated
with ITSY 2343.
Prerequisites: ITSY 2042/2342 or Department Approval.
Prerequisites: ITSY 200/2300 and ITSY 2001/2301 or Department Approval.