CIS 46
Fundamentals of Digital Security


Course Description

This course provides broad-based knowledge and hands-on experience with many facets of network security. It includes website and database attacks/defense, identified vulnerability exploits, layered security approaches, and Active Directory security policy settings. Includes cryptography, hashing, access controls, physical, application, data defenses, auditing, and security protocols. Also, the course can help prepare students to pass the CompTIA Security+ Certification exam.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
37954 CIS 46 63Z ······· TBA-TBA Mark Sherby ONLINE
······· TBA-TBA

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2023-01-09 to 2023-03-31.
Class Syllabus: Download Syllabus
Footnote:
CIS-046-63Z: Fully ONLINE. This is an online lecture, laboratory class. The lecture and laboratory do not have scheduled meetings and can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.


Course Details

Units
4.5 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 1.5
Gen Ed
Non-GE Class
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
  • ESL D261. and ESL D265., or ESL D461. and ESL D465., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.
  • CIS D108.
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