Matched 6 Courses / 17 Classes

Information Security Fundamentals (ITS110) 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# Semester Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
32543 Fall 2021 Glendale
B 204 		Hybrid 08/25/2021 - 12/17/2021 W 10:00AM - 11:50AM
  • Staff
 Open
23 of 24 Seats Available
  • Notes
    • Class Notes: HYBRID
      Class meets in-person on campus on the designated days and times. Additional work will be required online.
      Class 32543 costs include ITS Course Fee: $2
    • Additional Class Notes: This course prepares students for Cybersecurity certificates and degree. For more information about Cybersecurity courses and degrees contact Program Director, Martin Bencic at 623-845-3237 or martin.bencic@gccaz.edu
Class# Semester Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
13647 Fall 2021 Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Internet Online 		Live Online 08/26/2021 - 12/17/2021 Th 6:10PM - 8:50PM
  • M. Rahman
 Open
23 of 24 Seats Available
  • Notes
    • Class Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the direction of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student's own time. This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device compatible with required courseware, internet access, a webcam, speakers and microphone.

Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues (ITS120) 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# Semester Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
32408 Fall 2021 Glendale
Online Class 		Online 08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021 N/A N/A
  • M. Bencic
 Open
20 of 24 Seats Available
  • Notes
    • Class Notes: ONLINE
      Online classes are completely asynchronous but may include optional synchronous components such as review sessions, office hours, etc.

      Students are required to have access to a computer/mobile device and Internet access, and a webcam may be necessary for specific classes.

      Students are required to submit an initial assignment due within the first few days of class.

      For information about how to get started, go to https://www.gccaz.edu/online/readiness. Click 'Canvas' link in column on the left and then click 'Log in to Canvas': https://learn.maricopa.edu/login/ldap
      Class 32408 costs include ITS Course Fee: $2
    • Additional Class Notes: This course prepares students for Cybersecurity certificates and degree. For more information about Cybersecurity courses and degrees contact Program Director, Martin Bencic at 623-845-3237 or martin.bencic@gccaz.edu
Class# Semester Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
35084 Fall 2021 Rio Salado
Online Class 		Online : You can start on any Monday between dates: 08/23/2021 - 10/11/2021 N/A N/A
  • Staff
 Open
28 of 30 Seats Available
  • Notes
    • Class Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Software Required
      Microsoft Word (or equivalent word processing program)
Class# Semester Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
35085 Fall 2021 Rio Salado
Online Class 		Online : You can start on any Monday between dates: 10/18/2021 - 12/06/2021 N/A N/A
  • Staff
 Open
30 of 30 Seats Available
  • Notes
    • Class Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Software Required
      Microsoft Word (or equivalent word processing program)

Operating System Security (ITS130) 3 Credits

In-depth examination of operating system security including Transmission Control Protocol/ Data Encryption Standard (DES), Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Pretty Good Privacy (PGP), and other encryption technologies (TCP/IP), Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) and Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS), Microsoft Windows, Linux and Mac OSX Security. Procedures to defend networks against attacks and recovery from network disasters. Web server security. 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 MS Windows and Linux Administration. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ITS110 or permission of Instructor.

Class# Semester Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
32443 Fall 2021 Glendale
Live Online Instruction 		Live Online 08/25/2021 - 12/17/2021 W 10:00AM - 11:50AM
  • Staff
 Open
24 of 24 Seats Available
  • Notes
    • Class Notes: LIVE ONLINE
      Class requires your attendance in virtual sessions that meet on designated days and times. Attendance in scheduled live online sessions is mandatory. Additional work may be required online. Students are required to have access to a computer/mobile device and reliable Internet access, and a webcam may be necessary for specific classes.
      Class 32443 costs include ITS Course Fee: $2
    • Additional Class Notes: This course prepares students for Cybersecurity certificates and degree. For more information about Cybersecurity courses and degrees contact Program Director, Martin Bencic at 623-845-3237 or martin.bencic@gccaz.edu

Ethical Hacking and Network Defense (ITS240) 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 CIS271DB, or CIS272DB, or permission of Instructor.

Class# Semester Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
35704 Fall 2021 Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Internet Online 		Live Online 08/24/2021 - 12/17/2021 Tu 6:00PM - 8:30PM
  • Staff
 Open
19 of 20 Seats Available
Class# Semester Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
24775 Fall 2021 Mesa: Dobson Campus
BA 2E 		Hybrid 10/19/2021 - 12/17/2021 Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Staff
 Open
13 of 14 Seats Available
Class# Semester Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
10133 Fall 2021 GateWay
Live Online Class 		Live Online 09/02/2021 - 12/16/2021 Th 5:30PM - 8:00PM
  • Staff
 Open
23 of 24 Seats Available
  • Notes
    • Class Notes: "Live Online" classes meet with the instructor via the internet at regularly scheduled dates and times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, internet access, a webcam, speaker, and microphone, unless otherwise specified. Attendance at online sessions will be expected according to the instructor's attendance policy, which will be stated in the syllabus. CANVAS is used as the learning management system.

      This class will ONLY be offered in the Fall Semester.
Class# Semester Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
35675 Fall 2021 Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS 		Online 09/20/2021 - 12/17/2021 N/A N/A
  • R. Idris
 Open
16 of 18 Seats Available
Class# Semester Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
31841 Fall 2021 Rio Salado
Online Class 		Online : You can start on any Monday between dates: 10/18/2021 - 12/06/2021 N/A N/A
  • Staff
 Open
30 of 30 Seats Available
  • Notes
    • Class Notes: 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
Class# Semester Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
35289 Fall 2021 Rio Salado
Online Class 		Online : You can start on any Monday between dates: 08/23/2021 - 10/11/2021 N/A N/A
  • Staff
 Open
29 of 30 Seats Available
  • Notes
    • Class Notes: 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
Class# Semester Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
32485 Fall 2021 Glendale
Online Class 		Online 08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021 N/A N/A
  • S. Kohler
 Open
22 of 24 Seats Available
  • Notes
    • Class Notes: ONLINE
      Online classes are completely asynchronous but may include optional synchronous components such as review sessions, office hours, etc.

      Students are required to have access to a computer/mobile device and Internet access, and a webcam may be necessary for specific classes.

      Students are required to submit an initial assignment due within the first few days of class.

      For information about how to get started, go to https://www.gccaz.edu/online/readiness. Click 'Canvas' link in column on the left and then click 'Log in to Canvas': https://learn.maricopa.edu/login/ldap
      Class 32485 costs include ITS Course Fee: $2
    • Additional Class Notes: This course prepares students for Cybersecurity certificates and degree. For more information about Cybersecurity courses and degrees contact Program Director, Martin Bencic at 623-845-3237 or martin.bencic@gccaz.edu

Computer Forensics Foundations (ITS291) 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# Semester Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
36942 Fall 2021 Glendale
B 204 		Hybrid 08/24/2021 - 12/17/2021 Tu 10:00AM - 11:50AM
  • D. Iskiw
 Open
23 of 24 Seats Available
  • Notes
    • Class Notes: HYBRID
      Class meets in-person on campus on the designated days and times. Additional work will be required online.
      This course prepares students for Cybersecurity certificates and degree. For more information about Cybersecurity courses and degrees contact Program Director, Martin Bencic at 623-845-3237 or martin.bencic@gccaz.edu.
      Class 36942 costs include ITS Course Fee: $2
Class# Semester Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
35706 Fall 2021 Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Internet Online 		Live Online 08/26/2021 - 12/17/2021 Th 6:00PM - 8:30PM
  • Staff
 Open
19 of 20 Seats Available

Advanced Computer Forensics (ITS292) 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# Semester Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
36941 Fall 2021 Glendale
B 204 		Hybrid 08/24/2021 - 12/17/2021 Tu 2:00PM - 3:50PM
  • Staff
 Open
23 of 24 Seats Available
  • Notes
    • Class Notes: HYBRID
      Class meets in-person on campus on the designated days and times. Additional work will be required online.
      This course prepares students for Cybersecurity certificates and degree. For more information about Cybersecurity courses and degrees contact Program Director, Martin Bencic at 623-845-3237 or martin.bencic@gccaz.edu.
      Class 36941 costs include ITS Course Fee: $2
Class# Semester Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructor Availability
35709 Fall 2021 Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Internet Online 		Live Online 08/25/2021 - 12/17/2021 W 6:00PM - 8:30PM
  • Staff
 Open
20 of 20 Seats Available