IST |
243 |
CISCO CCNA III |
2 credits |
This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in larger and more complex networks. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, and STP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement a WLAN in a small-to-medium network. Prerequisite: IST140.
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IST |
244 |
CISCO CCNA IV |
2 credits |
This course focuses on the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure PPPoE, GRE, single-homed eBGP, extended IPv4 and IPv6 ACLs. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement a WLAN in a small-to-medium network. For LANs, students will be able to configure SNMP and Cisco SPAN. Students will also develop knowledge about QoS and the trends in networking including Cloud, virtualization, and SDN. Prerequisite: IST140, IST141, IST243.
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IST |
256 |
INFORMATION SECURITY II |
3 credits |
This course will focus on the principles, theory and terminology of Information Security. Students will study the principles of vulnerabilities, risk management, countermeasures, operations security and disaster planning. The course will also introduce common threats, tools and practices used by hackers to attack an organization’s information infrastructure. Special emphasis is placed on the use and understanding of scanning and exploit tools. Students will participate in exercises designed to demonstrate the development of a business continuity and disaster recovery plan. Prerequisite: IST 222. |
IST |
259 |
LINUX SERVER ADMINISTRATION |
2 credits |
Sourced from an ever-growing demand for a LINUX-trained workforce to manage the cloud server, this class uses the Red Hat Academy curriculum as a guide. This course builds from a knowledge base upon topics learned in IST 159 LINUX Systems. In-depth labs are used throughout the class to enhance student success in mastering topics such as system architecture, installation, package management, command structure, file systems, and hardware device management.
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IST |
264 |
MS ACTIVE DIRECTORY |
4 credits |
Gain experience in understanding, designing and working with Active Directory for Microsoft networks. Through hands-on exercises students learn how to plan for deployment, develop security strategies, work with group policies and user profiles, configure access control and resource sharing, monitor performance and administer Active Directory. Virtualization and scripting using PowerShell is utilized. Prerequisite: IST 112. |
IST |
265 |
NETWORK MONITORING & MANAGEMENT |
2 credits |
Exclusive hands-on exploration of monitoring and management tools. Students will apply skills from previous networking and server courses to manage and monitor a local area network as well as the virtual components. Prerequisites: IST 112, IST 140, IST 141. |
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BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE |
3 credits |