Computer & Office Studies, Security (COSS)

COSS 71        3 units  
Network Security Fundamentals  
54 hours lecture  
Corequisite: COSN 10.  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  
Materials Fee: $10  

Formerly CBIS 271 and COSS 271. This course provides a comprehensive overview of network security including security goals, security systems, access controls, networks and security, integrity, cryptography fundamentals, authentication. This course also prepares students to take the CompTIA Security + Certification Exam.

Transferable to CSU Only  
COSS 270        1 units  
Information Security Fundamentals  
18 hours lecture  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

Formerly CBIS 270. In this course, you will learn how to protect yourself from identity theft and personal computer attacks. This course is for anyone with basic computer skills. Learn how to protect yourself from hackers, phishers, and anyone else who is trying to "snoop" into your personal information.

COSS 272  (C-ID ITIS 165)         3 units  
Computer Forensics and Investigation  
54 hours lecture  
Recommended Preparation: COSN 5.  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

This course offers an introduction into computer forensics, investigating computer crimes and data recovery. Topics covered in this course include a process for investigating cyber crime and procedures for collecting, analyzing, recovering and preserving forensic evidence.

COSS 273  (C-ID ITIS 164)         4 units  
Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures  
72 hours lecture  
Recommended Preparation: COSS 71.  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

This course will prepare students to perform network hacking and implement appropriate countermeasures. Students will also explore the ethical questions surrounding network and system penetration. This course covers topics such as using network penetration tools, techniques for identifying system vulnerabilities and exploiting those vulnerabilities to compromise systems and data.

COSS 280        3 units  
Cybersecurity Competition Fundamentals  
54 hours lecture  
Recommended Preparation: COSA 50.  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

This course prepares students to mentor and participate in various cybersecurity competitions including but not limited to CyberPatriot. Topics include cybersecurity basics, operating system installation and hardening, Windows and Linux administration, and networking fundamentals.

COSS 680        0 units  
Cybersecurity Competition Fundamentals  
54 hours lecture  
Recommended Preparation: COSA 50.  
Grading: non graded.  

This course prepares students to mentor and participate in various cybersecurity competitions including but not limited to CyberPatriot. Topics include cybersecurity basics, operating system installation and hardening, Windows and Linux administration, and networking fundamentals.