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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
19749	Glendale B 204	Hybrid In-Person	09/08 – 12/19 Fall 2025	M	6:00PM – 8:30PM	R. Fitzhugh	Open 17 of 24 seats available
19749	Notes Notes: Flex Start Class Book Information Get books at the Bookstore

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
31060	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	10/20 – 12/08 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	A. Meraban	Open 4 of 9 seats available
31060	Notes Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class 8-week class option available Software Required Microsoft Word (or equivalent word processing program) Book Information Get books at the Bookstore
31782	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	08/25 – 10/13 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	K. Veluri	Open 26 of 30 seats available
31782	Notes Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class 8-week class option available Software Required Microsoft Word (or equivalent word processing program) Book Information Get books 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
11932	Scottsdale CIS/Math Bldg. CM 449	Hybrid In-Person	09/09 – 12/19 Fall 2025	Tu	6:00PM – 8:30PM	C. Romero	Open 14 of 24 seats available
11932	Notes Notes: 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 Book Information Get book at the Bookstore
35481	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	09/02 – 10/13 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	P. Dicks	Open 4 of 4 seats available
35481	Notes 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 No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
13838	Phoenix ONLINE CANVAS	Online	09/08 – 12/19 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	S. Desai	Open 9 of 27 seats available
13838	Notes Notes: Flex Start Class Class Meets for Fourteen (14) Weeks Book Information Get book at the Bookstore
31005	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	10/20 – 12/08 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	P. Dicks	Open 12 of 18 seats available
31005	Notes 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 Book Information Get book 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
19651	Glendale VIRTUAL MEETINGS	Hybrid Live Online	08/28 – 10/17 Fall 2025	Th	6:00PM – 8:30PM	P. Loveland	Open 6 of 16 seats available
19651	Costs include ITS Course Fee: $45.00 Book Information Get book at the Bookstore
17336	Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus CGCC Online	Hybrid Live Online	08/28 – 10/17 Fall 2025	Th	6:00PM – 8:30PM	M. Rahman	Open 5 of 28 seats available
17336	This course may require in-person testing; see note Notes Notes: 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 in-person off the campus where the class is offered. Book Information Get books at the Bookstore
24828	Mesa Live Online	Live Online	08/28 – 12/19 Fall 2025	Th	6:00PM – 8:30PM	T. Hellewell	Open 19 of 24 seats available
24828	Notes Notes: 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 24828 Students may contact instructor at: thomas.hellewell@mesacc.edu No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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
17337	Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus CGCC Online	Hybrid Live Online	10/23 – 12/19 Fall 2025	Th	6:00PM – 8:30PM	M. Rahman	Open 10 of 28 seats available
17337	Costs include ITS Course Fee: $45.00 This course may require in-person testing; see note Notes Notes: 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 in-person off the campus where the class is offered. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
19674	Glendale VIRTUAL MEETINGS	Hybrid Live Online	10/23 – 12/19 Fall 2025	Th	6:00PM – 8:30PM	P. Loveland	Open 9 of 16 seats available
19674	Costs include ITS Course Fee: $45.00 Book Information Get book at the Bookstore

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ITS110: Information Security Fundamentals – 3 credits

ITS120: Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues – 3 credits

ITS240: Ethical Hacking and Network Defense – 3 credits

ITS291: Computer Forensics Foundations – 4 credits

ITS292: Advanced Computer Forensics – 4 credits

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