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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
Open
13 of 24 seats available
12852
Glendale
B 204
Hybrid In-Person
8/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026
W
9:00AM – 10:50AM
  • R. Fitzhugh
Open
17 of 24 seats available
10453
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
8/24 – 10/16
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. DeLano
Open
22 of 28 seats available
10504
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
23 of 28 seats available
17134
Mesa
Online Course
Online
10/19 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Files
Open
14 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include ITS Course Fee: $20.00
  • This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
    Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
    Class 17134 costs include ITS Course Fee: $20
  • 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
30253
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
8/24 – 10/12
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
21 of 30 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Software Required
    Microsoft Word (or equivalent word processing program)
  • Textbook info pending
30254
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/19 – 12/7
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
30 of 30 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Software Required
    Microsoft Word (or equivalent word processing program)
  • Textbook info pending
12800
Glendale
Online Class
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • P. Lovings
Open
7 of 24 seats available
12877
Glendale
Online Class
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Fitzhugh
Open
18 of 24 seats available

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
10441
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
CGCC Online
Hybrid Live Online
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu
6:00PM – 8:30PM
  • Staff
Open
26 of 28 seats available
  • Hybrid Virtual classes are a combination of Live Online learning as indicated in the class schedule and asynchronous learning. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, internet access, a webcam, speaker, and microphone; unless otherwise specified.
  • Textbook info pending
25205
Paradise Valley
E 152: Comp Commons
Hybrid In-Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu
6:00PM – 8:30PM
  • A. Casterline
Open
14 of 26 seats available
  • Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
  • Textbook info pending
18658
Scottsdale
CIS/Math Bldg. CM 449
Hybrid In-Person
9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu
6:00PM – 8:30PM
  • C. Romero
Open
23 of 24 seats available
  • This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access, a webcam, speakers and microphone.
    This class is only offered in the Fall
  • Textbook info pending
12845
Glendale
B 204
Hybrid In-Person
8/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026
W
6:00PM – 8:30PM
  • R. Fitzhugh
Open
7 of 24 seats available
16984
Mesa
Online Course
Online
10/19 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Meraban
Open
10 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include ITS Course Fee: $25.00
  • This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
    Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
    Class 16984 costs include ITS Course Fee: $25
24956
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Casterline
Open
14 of 26 seats available
  • Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
  • Textbook info pending
30265
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
8/24 – 10/12
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
28 of 30 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Software Required
    Microsoft Word (or equivalent word processing program)
    Adobe Acrobat (or equivalent pdf processing program)
    Screenshot Tool. You will have several assignments where you will need to take screenshots of your work
    Required Lab Access: NDG Ethical Hacking Online Lab, which can be purchased directly from NDG. See Syllabus for ISBN Information. NOTE: Your Instructor will provide instructions on how to purchase access to the labs.
    Students can purchase the book from the bookstore, but the lab access will need to be purchased directly from NDG. Students are required to have access to the online lab for their coursework
  • Textbook info pending
22040
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Desai
Open
3 of 30 seats available
30200
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/19 – 12/7
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
27 of 30 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Software Required
    Microsoft Word (or equivalent word processing program)
    Adobe Acrobat (or equivalent pdf processing program)
    Screenshot Tool. You will have several assignments where you will need to take screenshots of your work
    Required Lab Access: NDG Ethical Hacking Online Lab, which can be purchased directly from NDG. See Syllabus for ISBN Information. NOTE: Your Instructor will provide instructions on how to purchase access to the labs.
    Students can purchase the book from the bookstore, but the lab access will need to be purchased directly from NDG. Students are required to have access to the online lab for their coursework
  • Textbook info pending

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
Open
17 of 24 seats available

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
Open
7 of 16 seats available
10423
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
CGCC Online
Hybrid Live Online
8/27 – 10/16
Fall 2026
Th
6:00PM – 8:30PM
  • Staff
Open
22 of 28 seats available
  • This course may require in-person testing; see note
  • First Eight (8) Week Class
    Hybrid Virtual classes are a combination of Live Online learning as indicated in the class schedule and asynchronous learning. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, internet access, a webcam, speaker, and microphone; unless otherwise specified.
    This course may require one or more in-person proctored test(s) on date(s) listed in the syllabus. There may be an additional cost associated with taking the exam at a location other than the campus where the class is offered.
  • Textbook info pending
17490
Mesa
Live Online
Live Online
8/27 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Th
6:00PM – 8:00PM
  • B. Danielson
Open
22 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include ITS Course Fee: $20.00
  • Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
    Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
    Class 17490 costs include ITS Course Fee: $20
24957
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Smith
Open
12 of 23 seats available
  • Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
  • Textbook info pending

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
10424
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
CGCC Online
Hybrid Live Online
10/22 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Th
6:00PM – 8:30PM
  • Staff
Open
23 of 28 seats available
  • Costs include ITS Course Fee: $45.00
  • This course may require in-person testing; see note
  • Hybrid Virtual classes are a combination of Live Online learning as indicated in the class schedule and asynchronous learning. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, internet access, a webcam, speaker, and microphone; unless otherwise specified.
    Second Eight (8) Week Class
    This course may require one or more in-person proctored test(s) on date(s) listed in the syllabus. There may be an additional cost associated with taking the exam at a location other than the campus where the class is offered.
    Class 10424 costs include ITS Course Fee: $45
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12885
Glendale
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Hybrid Live Online
10/22 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Th
6:00PM – 8:30PM
  • P. Loveland
Open
10 of 16 seats available
32271
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Smith
Open
16 of 23 seats available
  • Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
  • Textbook info pending