Program Codes:
CSS.COA
Certificate of Achievement
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The Information Systems Security Certificate of Achievement is designed for those students with at least two years of college level education who have completed courses equivalent to ENG-121 and MAT-014. Students must complete CSC-105, CSC-134 or CSC-162, and CSC-200 or demonstrate equivalent knowledge prior to beginning the program. Successful completion of this certificate helps prepare students to take the certification test for Information Systems Security.
Introduces the student to the field of information security. The managerial, legal, ethical and technical aspects of information security are covered. Students will learn about the need for information security, planning for security and risk management. The function of firewalls, virtual private networks, intrusion detection systems, cryptography and access control mechanisms will be discussed. Physical security and the role of personnel in properly executing security standards and controls are also covered.
This course will provide the student with a thorough understanding of what a database is and how it is used. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship and use of a database for the effective storage and retrieval of user data. The use of structured query language (SQL) will be presented. Hands-on laboratory experience will provide the student with practical applications in the use of databases.
This course introduces the basic concepts of the UNIX operating system including the UNIX file system, shell programming and process management. Features of the UNIX shell are explored, including: input and output redirection, pipes, variable and filename substitution, and shell and environmental variables. Regular expressions are covered. Students learn a POSIX compliant shell and develop the ability to use shell utilities and editors and create shell programs of moderate difficulty.
This course introduces students to the field of computer forensics. Students will learn the procedures and tools of the computer forensics field as related to corporate, civil and criminal investigations, including EnCase, DriveSpy and freeware. Data acquisition, analysis and preservation techniques will be covered. Both corporate and criminal case studies will be discussed. Linux, DOS and Windows operating system environments will be covered.
This course covers the technical and managerial issues involved in managing the information technology environment of an organization including: computer and network architecture, telecommunications, databases, operations, systems development and strategic planning. Students will investigate a broad range of managerial issues as well as the relationship between technical and managerial strategies.
System Administration Technical Elective
Contact Name: Assistant Professor Dr. Peter Farrett, department chair
Contact Phone: 732.906.2526
Contact Email: PFarrett@middlesexcc.edu
Department Web: http://www2.middlesexcc.edu/academics/academic-departments/computer-science.html
This certificate of achievement provides students with an awareness of the internet and the world wide web. Publishing text, pictures, sound, and even video over the internet is becoming easier every day. Individuals who run small businesses with services to sell and people with stories to share will acquire the necessary skills to publish useful, attractive, and quality webpages. Upon completion of this certificate program, students will be able to create web sites and useful web pages.
The certificate of achievement is designed for those students with at least two years of college level education, including ENG-121 English Composition I. Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency may be verified with a passing score on the College’s placement test or completion of the appropriate course. Students must have completed or CSC-105 or CSC-107 or MCT-101 or demonstrated equivalent proficiency before beginning this certificate.
Once students complete developmental coursework (if needed), the certificate may be completed in 1-2 semesters. They can shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.
This certificate of achievement develops technical competence in Information Systems Security, an area that is critical to homeland security with rapidly expanding employment opportunities.