CSIS 179 - Introduction to Information Cybersecurity

    Recent Professors
    Mario Ramos
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CSIS 179
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces students to network security concepts and prepares them for computer systems and network management duties. This course covers security concepts, communications and infrastructure security, basic cryptography, operational and organizational security, and legal and ethical issues. This course along with CSIS 184, 186, and 187; prepares you to take the professional industry CompTIA CySA+ certification exam. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.
    Usually Held
    Thu 4:00pm–6:05pm, Thu 4:00pm–6:10pm, Thu 4:00pm–8:05pm, Tue 1:35pm–3:40pm