Cluster: Information Technology Focus: Cyber Security
Portland Campus
2008-2009
Rev. 1/09
Cyber Security
Focus Overview
As communication systems become ever more complex, the skills needed to design, support, and keep those systems secure increase also. In the Cyber Security program you will learn to configure routers and switches, maintain wide area networks, and develop the processes necessary to provide the level of security that modern work demands. You will receive the training and education that will make you eligible for certification exams such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), CompTIA, Security +, A+, Network+, and Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP). You will also have the opportunity to select optional courses in Linux and Sun Solaris. Program completers will find employment opportunities statewide, nationally, and internationally.
Who can Attend? Times
High School Juniors, Seniors and Adults Daytime classes - 2 sessions 8:00 am - 10:55 am and 12:15 pm - 3:10 pm Full-time students enroll in both sessions. Evening classes 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, two or four evenings a week. Portland Campus Bruce Gray Center 1716
Career Major Full Time Clock Hours
Location
Focus Hours Length
Enterprise Network Associate Network Security Specialist - Networking Emphasis (Cisco) Cyber Security Specialist - Networking Emphasis Enterprise Network Professional Optional Cyber Security Elective Courses
Specific Entrance Requirements Costs
10 Months 13.5 Months 16 Months 15 Months 0 Months
1170 1590 1890 1770 0
Students should have an aptitude for mathematical computations and abstract reasoning. Keyboarding skills are recommended. No tuition for high school students. Adult students pay standard rate of $800 per semester for full-time or $400 per semester for part-time. Textbook cost for adults is approximately $750 for the entire program. Recommended optional certification exam fees are $800. The daytime program is eligible for Financial Aid.
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High School Student Information
High school juniors and seniors may enroll in this Focus and may earn elective credits toward high school graduation. High schools on block schedules award 4 credits per year and high schools on a traditional schedule award 3 credits per year. Students may enroll in either the AM or PM session (subject to availability). Students will attend three (3) hours per day, five (5) days a week.
Adult Student Information
Adults may enroll either as a half-time student, three (3) hours per day or as a full-time student, six (6) hours per day (subject to availability). Students may elect to enroll in an evening session (subject to availability). For more information regarding evening sessions or online course offerings, please call 717-4347 or 717-4346.
Program Content
Career Major:
Career Major:
Enterprise Network Associate Courses: IT Core IT Essentials I IT Essentials II Computer Network Connections (Copper) Networking Fundamentals Routing Technologies Advanced Routing and Switching Advanced Network and Design Management Workforce Staging Network Security Specialist - Networking Emphasis (Cisco) Courses: IT Core IT Essentials I IT Essentials II Computer Network Connections (Copper) Networking Fundamentals Routing Technologies Advanced Routing and Switching Advanced Network and Design Management Fundamentals of Network Security for PIX FW Fundamentals of Network Router Security Fundamentals of Wireless LANs Workforce Staging
1170 hours
1590 hours
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Focus Content (continued)
Career Major:
Career Major:
Career Major:
Cyber Security Specialist - Networking Emphasis 1890 hours Courses: IT Core IT Essentials I IT Essentials II Computer Network Connections (Copper) Networking Fundamentals Routing Technologies Advanced Routing and Switching Advanced Network and Design Management Principles of Information Assurance Network Security Enterprise Security Management Secure Electronic Commerce Digital Forensics Workforce Staging 1770 hours Enterprise Network Professional Courses: IT Core IT Essentials I IT Essentials II Computer Network Connections (Copper) Networking Fundamentals Routing Technologies Advanced Routing and Switching Advanced Network and Design Management Building Scalable Cisco Networks Building Cisco Remote Access Networks Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks Cisco Internetworking Troubleshooting Workforce Staging 0 hours Optional Cyber Security Elective Courses Courses: The following optional electives may be added to any of the above pathways at additional cost and training time. Advanced Solaris Beginning Solaris Fundamentals of Network Router Security Fundamentals of Network Security for PIX FW Fundamentals of Wireless LANs Introduction to Enterprise Communications Systems Operating Systems
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College Credit Available
Through an agreement with Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC), high school and adult students are eligible to earn college credit by successfully completing certain coursework. The college defines entrance requirements, which must be met before the college will grant credit. Students are responsible for meeting those requirements and completing the admission process. 84 hrs.
Credit hours available at Francis Tuttle College Credit Information
Oklahoma City Community College: Degree: Associate in Applied Science, Technology - Cyber Security Wide Area Networks Emphasis Course Number Course Title Credit Hours ** These courses are required courses (27 credit hours) to complete the degree plan. ECS 1314 Networking Fundamentals** 4 ECS 1334 Routing Technologies** 4 ECS 2334 Advanced Routing and Switching** 4 ECS 2364 Advanced Network and Design 4 Management ** APPM 1223 Mathematics for Technical Careers I** 3 ECS 1214 IT Essentials I** 4 ECS 2224 IT Essentials II** 4 ECS 1233 Operating Systems* 3 ECS 1253 Beginning Solaris* 3 ECS 2354 Advanced Solaris* 4 ECS 2414 Building Scalable Cisco Networks* 4 ECS 2434 Building Cisco Remote Access 4 Networks* ECS 2454 Building Cisco Multilayer Switched 4 Networks* ECS 2474 Cisco Internetworking Troubleshooting* 4 NT 1124 Computer Network Connections 4 (Copper)* ECS 2534 Fundamentals of Network Security for 4 PIX FW* ECS 2514 Fundamentals of Network Router 4 Security* ECS 2554 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs* 4 * These courses may be taken as faculty approved support electives (select 15 credit hours). OCCC General Education courses (total of 18 hours required) POLSC 1113 American Federal Government 3
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College Credit Information
Oklahoma City Community College: Degree: Associate in Applied Science, Technology - Cyber Security Wide Area Networks Emphasis Course Number Course Title Credit Hours ENGL 1113 English Composition 3 HIST 1483 U.S. History to the Civil War 3 (OR) HIST 1493 U.S. History Since the Civil War 3 ENGL 1213 Composition and Literature 3 GEN ED General Education Electives 6 Oklahoma City Community College: Degree: Associate in Applied Science, Technology - Cyber Security Cyber Information Security Emphasis Course Number Course Title Credit Hours ** These courses are required courses (42 credit hours) to complete the degree plan. ECS 1314 Networking Fundamentals** 4 ECS 1334 Routing Technologies** 4 ECS 2334 Advanced Routing and Switching** 4 ECS 2364 Advanced Network and Design 4 Management ** APPM 1223 Mathematics for Technical Careers I** 3 ECS 1214 IT Essentials I** 4 ECS 2224 IT Essentials II** 4 CS 2713 Principles of Information Assurance** 3 CS 2723 Network Security** 3 CS 2743 Enterprise Security Management** 3 CS 2763 Secure Electronic Commerce** 3 CS 2783 Digital Forensics** 3 OCCC General Education courses (total of 18 hours required) POLSC 1113 American Federal Government 3 ENGL 1113 English Composition 3 HIST 1483 U.S. History to the Civil War 3 (OR) HIST 1493 U.S. History Since the Civil War 3 ENGL 1213 Composition and Literature 3 GEN ED General Education Electives 6 Advanced Network and Design Management Demonstrate competencies in project based experimental activity and network design and demonstrate knowledge in trends and developments in the field of networking.
College Credit Information
Courses
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Courses (continued)
Advanced Routing and Switching Demonstrate and understand virtual LANs, data-link layer network addressing, simple network management protocols, interior gateway routing protocol, enhanced interior gateway protocol, classless IP, and wide networking. Advanced Solaris This course covers the objectives for the Sun Solaris 8 exam 310-012. Beginning Solaris Students will learn how to use UNIX operating system commands and basic Sun Microsystems' Solaris operating environment commands. Students will also be introduced to the common desktop environment. Students will learn fundamental command-line features of the Solaris environment including file system navigation, file permissions, the vi text editor, command shells, and basic network user. Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks Learn to design and implement an enterprise campus network utilizing Layer 2 devices such as switches and Layer 3 devices such as routers. Also learn how to optimize routing, ensure network availability, and provide for multicast applications. This will be accomplished by implementing configuration examples and in-depth case studies. Building Cisco Remote Access Networks Implement remote technologies such as asynchronous modem dial-up, ISDN, X.25, frame relay, T1, and address security concerns utilizing PAP, CHAP, and Cisco Secure AAA. This course prepares students for the Building Cisco Remote Access Networks certification exam, one of four required for the CCNP. Building Scalable Cisco Networks Implement OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, route redistribution, easy IP, route optimization, and security utilizing lock-and-key, reflexive, and Context-Based Access Control (CBAC) access lists. Prepares students for the Building Scalable Cisco Networks certification exam, one of four required for the CCNP. Cisco Internetworking Troubleshooting Use configuration examples to demonstrate management and troubleshooting techniques for numerous LAN and WAN designs. A troubleshooting mode is used focusing heavily on Layer 2 protocol characteristics. Also learn which tools to use to troubleshoot the most common networking environments in use today including TCP/IP, Novell, and AppleTalk.
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Courses (continued)
Computer Network Connections (Copper) Students are introduced to the Advanced Cable Trainer, which provides a teaching foundation for teaching concepts, terminations, and installation techniques of copper-based network cabling. UTP, STP, UDC, BNC, and F-Type connections are some of the cablings supplies. Students can earn a C-Tech copper cable certification. Digital Forensics Major topics covered in this course are analyzing intrusion signatures, attack techniques to guard against, investigative guidelines, the computer forensic process, performing network surveillance, initial response to UNIX and Windows systems, and investigating UNIX, Windows, routers, web attacks, application servers, and hacker tools. Enterprise Security Management This course will explore the inter-relationship between the technician and the manager. Major topics covered in this course are performing a risk analysis, creating a security policy, disaster recovery, biometrics, and certification and accreditation. Fundamentals of Network Router Security This is an introduction to security principles from a vendor, Cisco, and non-vendor view. Topics are security terminology, acronyms, and basic and advanced security vulnerabilities. Fundamentals of Network Security for PIX FW This course covers Cisco's proprietary PIX Firewall, advanced Firewall installation, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance. Fundamentals of Wireless LANs Major topics covered in this course are introduction to wireless LANs; 802.11 (a, b, and g) and network interface cards; wireless radio technology and wireless topologies access points, bridges, and antennas; identify wireless security threats and vulnerabilities; understand proper site survey techniques and safety practices; resilient WLAN design, installation, and configuration; vendor interoperability strategies; emerging technologies and certification review. Introduction to Enterprise Communications Systems This course provides an excellent overview of the very broad range of telecommunications topics, including history, telephone technologies, data technologies, protocols, and standards; from twisted-pair copper through fiber-optic, cellular, and satellite. It covers a general overview of everything from the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to telecommunications around the world. Landline, wireless, and internet are all covered along with the technologies that make them work
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Courses (continued)
IT Core After a brief Orientation to IT Focuses, Majors and Courses, the student will develop basic computer literacy skills that will allow them to understand key computer concepts, applications and the internet. IT Essentials I Students develop an understanding of emerging information technology and data communications. Students demonstrate, in a laboratory setting, knowledge of the necessary skills of building a computer, installing the operating systems, adding peripherals, and connecting the computer to a local-area network as well as the internet. IT Essentials II This course is an introduction into networking as well as an intensive introduction to multi-user, multi-tasking networking operating systems. Characteristics of the Linux, Windows 2000, NT, and XP networking operating systems will be discussed. Students will explore a variety of topics including installation procedures, security issues, backup procedures, and remote access. Network Security This course offers an in depth look at network security defense and countermeasures. Defense fundamentals are explored in great detail. Major topics covered in this course are network defense fundamentals, designing Firewall systems and IDS, configuring Firewalls, VPNs and IDS, Trojan port numbers, and security related RFCs. Networking Fundamentals Demonstrate specified competencies in various routers, switches, cable analyzers, smart remotes, and cable meters. Demonstrate knowledge of the OSI reference model, the basics of network layout and function, and the elements of TCP/IP. Set up and configure a local area network. Operating Systems Demonstrate specified competencies in various computer systems, the Internet, and telephone application programming interface. Principles of Information Assurance This course is meant to be an introduction to the commonly used terms, techniques, and tools found in the realm of security. The major topics covered in the course are laws and legislation, computer ethics, foundations of network security, advanced TCP/IP, IP packet structure, routing and access control lists, securing Windows and Linux computers, and security on the Internet and the World Wide Web.
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Courses (continued)
Routing Technologies This course covers basic router and switch commands, including packet filtering (ACLs). Secure Electronic Commerce This course will address the issue of trust on the Internet. Major topics in the course are security on the Internet and the World Wide Web; introduction to Public Key Infrastructure (PKI); cryptography and data security; digital signature and certificates; strong authentication; Certification Authorities (CA) and Pretty Good Privacy (PGP); CA and PKI architecture; PKI policy and pilot; smart cards and biometrics; and digital money alternatives. Workforce Staging The student will develop and produce a portfolio of work that documents completed activities that help prepare the student for the realities of the workplace. Such activities may include (but are not limited to) field trips, job shadowing, guest speakers, resume writing workshops, industry visits and mentor interviews, related job interviews and teacher approved practicums.
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Licensure / Certifications
Students who successfully complete specific program curriculum and test preparation materials are prepared to take the following exams for vendor certification: CompTIA -A+ -Network+ -Server + -Linux+ -Security+ Sun -System Administrator I 8.0 -System Administrator II 8.0 SCP -SCNP -SCNA Microsoft -MCP Cisco -CCNA -CCDA -CCNP -SECUR -CSPFA -Cisco Firewall Specialist -WLANFE Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) -CNSS 4011 -CNSS 4012 -CNSS 4013
Employment Opportunities
Banks Cisco Partners E-Commerce Providers Governmental Agencies Schools, Educational Facilities Insurance Companies Hospitals $9.50 - $25.00/hour
Salary Range
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Instructor(s)
J.R. Wythe Cyber Security Instructor J.R. Wythe has been an instructor at Francis Tuttle in the Cyber Security program since 1999. Before working at Francis Tuttle, J. R. spent 25 years with Scrivner Inc. He has an AAS degree in Computer Science from Oklahoma City Community College and is currently working on his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Oklahoma.
For further information, contact: Portland Campus Career Advisor - 717-4308
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