CISS 310 - Network Security

    Recent Professors
    Dee Dee Perkins, Ernest Shih, Lance M. Parks, Buddy Spisak
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CISS 310
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    CISS 310 Network Security Fundamentals Units: 3 Hours: 45 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB Prerequisite: None. Advisory: CISC 310 with a grade of "C" or better Transferable: CSU C-ID: C-ID ITIS 160 This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles and topics of Information Technology security and Risk Management at the organizational level. It also addresses hardware, software, processes, communications, applications, and policies and procedures with respect to cyber-security. In addition, this course prepares students for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. 250 Computer Information Science 2025-2026 Official Catalog COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE CISS 315 Ethical Hacking Units: 3 Hours: 45 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB Prerequisite: CISS 310 with a grade of "C" or better Transferable: CSU C-ID: C-ID ITIS 164 This course introduces the network security specialist to the various methodologies for attacking a network. Students will be introduced to the concepts, principles, and techniques, supplemented by hands-on exercises, for attacking and disabling a network within the context of properly securing a network. The course will emphasize network attack methodologies with the emphasis on student use of network attack techniques and tools and appropriate defenses and countermeasures. Students will receive course content information through a variety of methods: lecture and demonstration of hacking tools will be used in addition to a virtual environment. Students will experience a hands-on practical approach to penetration testing measures and ethical hacking.
    Usually Held
    Thu 5:30pm–6:20pm, Thu 5:30pm–6:50pm