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27 classes / 6 courses

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
26110
Glendale: North Campus
GCC North A 110
Hybrid In-Person
1/20 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Wed
10:00 – 11:50 AM
  • R. Fitzhugh
Open
23 of 24 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
26167
Glendale
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Hybrid Live Online
1/20 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Wed
6:00 – 8:30 PM
  • R. Fitzhugh
Open
18 of 24 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11956
Mesa
Online Course
Online
1/19 – 3/12
Spring 2027
N/A
  • T. Martin
Open
18 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.
  • Textbook info pending
17417
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
3/22 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • J. DeLano
Open
23 of 28 seats available
15536
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
2/1 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • C. Romero
Open
23 of 26 seats available
  • This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access, a webcam, speakers and microphone.
    This class has additional lab time associated with it. Students may complete this 50 minute per week requirement in the CIS Tutoring lab on campus or online virtually.
  • Textbook info pending

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
24613
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/11 – 3/1
Spring 2027
N/A
  • Staff
Open
28 of 30 seats available
24614
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/8 – 4/26
Spring 2027
N/A
  • Staff
Open
30 of 30 seats available
26094
Glendale
Online Class
Online
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • P. Lovings
Open
17 of 24 seats available
26132
Glendale
Online Class
Online
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • R. Fitzhugh
Open
23 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
12358
Mesa
Live Online
Live Online
1/20 – 3/12
Spring 2027
Mon, Wed
2:00 – 4:30 PM
  • T. Martin
Open
24 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include ITS Course Fee: $25.00
  • 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
26092
Glendale
B 204
Hybrid In-Person
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue
6:00 – 8:30 PM
  • R. Fitzhugh
Open
17 of 24 seats available
17396
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
CGCC Online
Hybrid Live Online
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue
6:00 – 8:30 PM
  • J. Hardee
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
19429
Estrella Mountain
Internet/ Online Class
Online
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • Staff
Open
15 of 25 seats available
30168
GateWay
Online
Online
1/19 – 5/13
Spring 2027
N/A
  • Staff
Open
23 of 24 seats available
  • The class does not have a specific meeting schedule. However, students may be required to meet virtually with the instructor and/or classmates at agreed-upon dates and times throughout the course. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access. CANVAS is used as the learning management system.
    Students not logging into CANVAS on the first day of class may be withdrawn.
11574
Mesa
Online Course
Online
1/19 – 3/12
Spring 2027
N/A
  • T. Martin
Open
18 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
13670
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • S. Desai
Open
19 of 27 seats available
16677
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • A. Casterline
Open
20 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
24571
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/11 – 3/1
Spring 2027
N/A
  • Staff
Open
29 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
24572
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/8 – 4/26
Spring 2027
N/A
  • Staff
Open
29 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
26184
Glendale
Online Class
Online
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • C. Stroot
Open
24 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
26149
Glendale
B 204
Hybrid In-Person
1/21 – 3/12
Spring 2027
Thu
6:00 – 8:30 PM
  • P. Loveland
Open
15 of 16 seats available
17397
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
CGCC Online
Hybrid Live Online
1/21 – 3/12
Spring 2027
Thu
6:00 – 8:30 PM
  • J. Hardee
Open
25 of 28 seats available
  • 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.
  • Textbook info pending
16979
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
2/1 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • J. Smith
Open
23 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
17415
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
CGCC Online
Hybrid Live Online
3/25 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Thu
6:00 – 8:30 PM
  • J. Hardee
Open
27 of 28 seats available
  • Second 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
26150
Glendale
B 204
Hybrid In-Person
3/25 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Thu
6:00 – 8:30 PM
  • P. Loveland
Open
15 of 16 seats available
16475
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • J. Smith
Open
18 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
12261
Mesa
Online Course
Online
1/19 – 3/12
Spring 2027
N/A
  • Staff
Open
24 of 24 seats available
  • 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.
  • Textbook info pending