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ITS110: Information Security Fundamentals – 3 credits

Fundamental concepts of information technology security. Topics include authentication methods, access control, cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), network attack and defense methods, hardening of operating systems and network devices, securing remote access and wireless technologies and securing infrastructures and topologies. Emphasis on hands-on labs in both the Windows and Linux environments. Builds on thorough understanding of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and security concepts and Microsoft (MS) Windows and Linux Administration. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS126DL, or CIS126RH, or permission of Program Director. Corequisites: BPC270 or MST150.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
12942	Glendale B 204	Hybrid In-Person	9/14 – 12/18 Fall 2026	M	6:00PM – 8:30PM	R. Fitzhugh	Closed Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
12942	Costs include ITS Course Fee: $2.00 Notes Class 12942 costs include ITS Course Fee: $2 No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12852	Glendale B 204	Hybrid In-Person	8/26 – 12/18 Fall 2026	W	9:00AM – 10:50AM	R. Fitzhugh	Closed Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
12852	Costs include ITS Course Fee: $2.00 Notes Class 12852 costs include ITS Course Fee: $2 No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

ITS120: Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues – 3 credits

Exploration of legal and ethical issues unique to information security. Analysis of professional ethical codes and their application to information security practitioners. Federal and state laws as they relate to information security. Prerequisites: None.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
12800	Glendale Online Class	Online	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	P. Lovings	Closed Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
12800	Costs include ITS Course Fee: $94.56 Notes Fee includes all required course materials and/or textbooks. Class 12800 costs include ITS Course Fee: $94.56 Book Information Get book at the Bookstore
12877	Glendale Online Class	Online	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	R. Fitzhugh	Closed Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
12877	Costs include ITS Course Fee: $94.56 Notes Fee includes all required course materials and/or textbooks. Class 12877 costs include ITS Course Fee: $94.56 Book Information Get book at the Bookstore

ITS240: Ethical Hacking and Network Defense – 3 credits

Preparation for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacking examination. In-depth exploration of how to effectively protect computer networks from risks ranging from malicious infiltration to cyber-warfare. Includes examination of ethical hacking, relevant tools and methodologies, and its importance to network security. Resources to identify new computer network vulnerabilities and counter security strategies will be discussed as well as an overview of relevant computer crime laws and penalties. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ITS110, or CNT205, or CIS270, or permission of Instructor.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
12845	Glendale B 204	Hybrid In-Person	8/26 – 12/18 Fall 2026	W	6:00PM – 8:30PM	R. Fitzhugh	Closed Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
12845	Costs include ITS Course Fee: $45.00 Notes Class 12845 costs include ITS Course Fee: $45 Book Information Get book at the Bookstore

ITS250: Certified Security Operations Center Analyst: CSA Exam Prep – 3 credits

The Certified Security Operations Center Analyst (CSA) course explores an understanding of Security Operations Center (SOC) fundamentals including incident response, threat detection, vulnerabilities, security monitoring techniques, and use of industry-leading tools and techniques used to safeguard critical systems and infrastructures, networks, and protection against cyber attacks. Helps prepare students for the EC-Council, Certified SOC Analyst Exam. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ITS110, ITS120 and ITS240 or permission of Instructor.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
12955	Glendale Online Class	Online	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	C. Stroot	Closed Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
12955	Book Information Get books at the Bookstore

ITS291: Computer Forensics Foundations – 4 credits

Development of foundational computer forensic skills. Introduction to preserving, identifying, extracting, interpreting, and documenting computer data as part of a forensically sound analysis. Examination of the physical and logical structure of hard drives. Study of the logical structure of Windows-based file systems and common applications. Introduction to the logical structure of Unix/Linux-based file systems and common applications of commercial forensic tools. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BPC170 and ITS110 or permission of Instructor.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
12866	Glendale VIRTUAL MEETINGS	Hybrid Live Online	8/27 – 10/16 Fall 2026	Th	6:00PM – 8:30PM	P. Loveland	Closed Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
12866	Costs include ITS Course Fee: $45.00 Notes Class 12866 costs include ITS Course Fee: $45 Book Information Get book at the Bookstore

ITS292: Advanced Computer Forensics – 4 credits

Advanced computer forensics analysis techniques with commercial tools. Introduction to open-source forensic tools. Emphasis on data recovery from complex applications and media types. Study of the logical structure of Unix/Linux-based file systems. Advanced search techniques. Analysis of unallocated space, compound files, and NTFS artifacts. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ITS291 or permission of Instructor.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
12885	Glendale B 204	Hybrid In-Person	10/22 – 12/18 Fall 2026	Th	6:00PM – 8:30PM	P. Loveland	Open 4 of 16 seats available
12885	Costs include ITS Course Fee: $45.00 Notes Class 12885 costs include ITS Course Fee: $45 Book Information Get book at the Bookstore