CIS 162 - CYBER SECURITY I

    Recent Professors
    Javier Rios
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CIS 162
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Prerequisite: None | Lecture: 2 hours | Lab: 2 hours An introduction to the theory and practice of information security. The topics covered include Windows basics, Windows networking, accounts basics, threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, routes, domain name servers, workgroups, domains, servers, Active directory, access control, authentication and basic cryptography and design of system defensive strategies. CIS165PRINCIPLESOFINFORMATIONSECURITY�(CSU)3UNITS Prerequisite: CIS 101 or CS 101 | Lecture: 2 hours | Lab: 2 hours The principles of information security including new innova- tions in technology and methodologies. Course includes the historical overview of information security, risk management and security technology (Firewalls and VPNs), current certifi- cation information, legal, ethical, and professional issues. Cryptography, physical security, and implementing informa- tion security will be covered. Lab exercises allow students to apply the basics in a hands-on environment. CIS192INTRODUCTIONTOCLOUDCOMPUTING�(CSU)3UNITS Prerequisite: None | Advisory: CIS 101 or CS 101 Lecture: 2 hours | Lab: 2 hours This course introduces the fundamentals of cloud computing including the different cloud computing models: Infrastructure as a Service; Platform as a Service; and Software as a Service on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. Review of the basic concepts of server, networking, storage and virtualization is covered. Industry trends of computing, storage and application migration to cloud computing is covered. Advantages and dis- advantages of cloud computing are examined. Cloud careers and industry demand for cloud computing skills are listed.