Provides an overview of the architecture, structure, functions, components and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Covers topics such as Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, network technologies, media and topologies, protocols, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Layer, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Layer, security, management tools, and Local Area Network (LAN) versus Wide Area Network (WAN) environments. Prepares students for CompTIA.org Network+ certification. Transfer credit: CSU. Formerly: CNSE M10.

Provides an overview of the architecture, structure, functions, components and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Covers topics such as Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, network technologies, media and topologies, protocols, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Layer, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Layer, security, management tools, and Local Area Network (LAN) versus Wide Area Network (WAN) environments. Prepares students for CompTIA.org Network+ certification. Transfer credit: CSU. Formerly: CNSE M10.

Provides training for security analysts in areas of vulnerability and threat analysis. Includes instruction in the use of threat detection tool sets to perform security architecture analysis, and interpret results to mitigate vulnerabilities. Covers how to best handle security incidents. Recommended Prep: CNSE M82. Transfer credit: CSU. Notes: This course helps prepare students to pass the Cybersecurity Analyst Exam from CompTIA and is best taken after Introduction to Network Security (CNSE M82) and before Certified Ethical Hacker (CNSE M84), see Comptia.org for more details.

Work Experience Education provides supervised employment extending classroom occupational learning at an on-the-job learning station relating to the students’ educational or occupational goals. Each unit of credit requires 54 hours of employment during the semester. Work Experience Education is available to all students. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU. Notes: Students may enroll in up to 14 units of work experience education per semester or term; There is no limit to the number of terms for which a student may enroll in work experience education.