CA CC Cybersecurity College Programs and Curriculum:

The following irepresents the Number and name of High level ( Upper division or

higher) IT/Cybersecurity (Network, server and software) courses being taught

now at CCCs. Based upon Wilmington University which is a National Center of

Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cybersecurity (National Security

Agency and the Department of Homeland Security) as model. Wilmington offers

a bachelor of science (BS) in computer and network security)

1.

a. CORE COURSES

i. Principles and Practice of Information Security - ITIS 160

Introduction to Information Systems Security

ii. Introduction to Linux - Any CC offers this.

iii. Networks and Telecommunications - ITIS 150 Introduction to

Computer Network Fundamentals or ITIS 110 Information and

Communication Technology Essentials

iv. Operating System and Computer Systems Security - ITIS 160

Introduction to Information Systems Security

v. Introduction to Programming with Python - ITIS 130 Introduction to

Programming Concepts and Methodology

vi. Cryptography: Algorithms and Applications - No C-ID but this being

taught at most CCs often in the Computer Science departments

vii. Linux for Systems Administrators - ITIS 155 Systems and Network

Administration (could be taught with a Linux focus)

viii. Windows Operating Systems and Systems Administration - TIS 155

Systems and Network Administration (could be taught with a

Windows focus). Many CCs have this course. At Cabrillo it is CIS

195 and CIS 196 MS Windows Server Administration

ix. Introduction Computer Forensics - ITIS 165 Digital Forensics

Fundamentals

x. Web and Data Security - No C-ID but taught by many CCs

xi. Data Integrity and Disaster Recovery - No C-ID. Some CCs might

have this course

xii. Advanced Network Management - No C-ID but taught at CCs.

xiii. Protecting Your Network: Firewall and Perimeter Security - No C-ID

but taught at many CCs: Cisco Certified Network Security (CIS 46

at Cabrillo), Palo Alto Networks course

b. SUPPORTING COURSES - Most CCs teach these courses

i. Survey of Criminal Justice

ii. Criminal Evidence and Procedures

iii. Cyberlaw

iv. Electronic Discovery

v. College Math II

vi. Inferential Statistics

vii. Ethics for Computer Professionals

viii.

2. Faculty Skills, Background experience.

a. Most faculty have either a Masters in Computer Science or related field or

a Bachelor's degree with extensive industry experience.

A Sampling of College Programs follow

Mt San Antonio Community College

The networking and security courses that Mt. San Antonio Community College

requires for our AS Degree in "Network Administration & Security Management". I feel that most of these courses would be 300 or 400 level if taught at a university.

Also, from our current staff of eight full-time instructors six have Master's Degrees

in either MIS, CIS, or Computer Science.

Barry Andrews, CIS Professor, CIS Dept Chair Mt. San Antonio Community College

bandrews@mtsac.edu

(909) 594-5611 ext. 4943

Mt San Antonio Community College

Computer Security & Administration Management AS Degree Core Courses

CISN 11 Telecommunications/Networking 3

CISN 11L Telecommunications/Networking Laboratory 0.5

CISN 24 Window Server Network and Security Administration 3

CISN 24L Window Server Network and Security Administration Laboratory 0.5

CISN 51 Cisco CCNA Networking and Routing 3

CISN 51L Cisco CCNA Networking and Routing Laboratory 0.5

CISS 21 Network Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures 3

CISS 21L Network Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures Laboratory 0.5

CISS 23 Network Analysis, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems 3

CISS 23L

Network Analysis, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems

Laboratory 0.5

CISS 25 Network Security and Firewalls 3

CISS 25L Network Security and Firewalls Laboratory 0.5

CISS 29 CNASM Service Learning 1

Glendale Community College :

The courses that the majority of the CC's currently teach are listed below

(mostly taught by CIS faculty).

CIT 101/L IT Essentials (CompTIA A+)

CIT 250/L - Intro to Data Management (Certified Data Management

Professional)

CIT 129/L - Networking+ (CompTIA Network+)

CIT 160/L - Introduction to System Administration (Microsoft Certs)

(Offered by most)

CIT 229/L - Server+ (CompTIA Server+)

CIT 224/L - Security+ (CompTIA Security+)

CIT 270/L - Integrative Programming (Offered by most)

At Glendale Community College the large majority of my faculty have

masters degrees in the CS/IS department

Some of our 100/200 level courses at GCC are 300/400 level at my local

Universities.

Riverside City College – Cyber Security Program Riverside City College is excited about its robust cyber security program. The college has a locally approved Information Security certificate that is currently in process of being approved at the state level as well. The program currently includes the following courses: Required Core Courses:

Academic Year Completion

Requirements Depart.

Course #

Name Units

Required Core

(17 Units)

CIS/CSC 21A

CIS/CSC 25

CIS 26A

CIS 26B

CIS/CSC 27

Linux Operating System Administration

Information and Communication

Technology Essentials

Cisco Networking Academy 1A

Cisco Networking Academy 1B

Information and Network Security

3

3

4

4

3

Select 3 units or 1 course from the following:

Electives

CIS 1A

CIS/CSC 5

CIS/CSC 21

CIS 26F

CIS/CSC 27A

Introduction to Computer Information

Programming Concepts and Methodology

Introduction to Operating Systems

Cisco Networking Security

Computer Forensics Fundamentals

3

4

3

4

3

Required courses: 17 Units

Electives 3 Units

Total 20 Units

All the core courses map to industry certifications including: CompTIA A+, Network + and Security + as well as Cisco CCENT and ISC2 SSCP. Additionally, electives such as CIS 26F map to Cisco CCNA-Security certification and CIS 27A Forensic fundamentals lay the ground work for forensic certifications including CHFI or GCFA. In addition, RCC courses have been mapped to the IT Technician Pathway Program, CSUSB with transfer model curriculum and the state C-ID model: C-ID Model Curriculum Riverside City College Course

ITIS 110 Information & Communication Tech CIS/CSC 25

ITIS 130 Introduction to Programming CIS/CSC 5

ITIS 120 Computer Information Systems CIA-1A

ITIS 150 Computer Network Fundamentals CIS-26A

ITIS 151 Routing and Switching Essentials CIS-26B

ITIS 155 System and Network Administration CIS/CSC 21

ITIS 160 Introductions to Information Security CIS/CSC 27

ITIS 165 Computer Forensics Fundamentals CIS/CSC 27A

Riverside City College – Cyber Security Program Students engage in meaningful learning through theory, discussion and extensive hands on lab activities that include both physical and virtual equipment that is accessible 24/7 vis hosted and on premise equipment like NDG NETLAB+.

Riverside City College has also mapped its curriculum to Information Systems

Security NSTISSI no. 4011 (June 2013-June 2018) standard and received

reconnection from the Committee on National Security Systems and The

National Security Agency. Riverside City College is a member of Department of

Homeland Security Stop.Think.Connect Academic Alliance and is also an active

member of Cyberwatch West and participates in meetings to improve the

quality of cybersecurity education.

https://www.dhs.gov/stopthinkconnect

http://www.cyberwatchwest.org/

Riverside City College has also established a Center for Cyber Security on campus and is currently developing a single stop website that will provide resources for students, staff/faculty and the community on cyber security and security awareness training and resources.

RCC has a student cyber security club. Our student club members have participated many times in the Western Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. In 2015, the team made it through the qualifiers to be the only community college to participate in the regional event against teams such as Berkley and Stanford. RCC has close ties with area high schools through curriculum articulations agreements, and the Non-Traditional Employment for Women program where over 120 high school girls visited the campus last fall and were introduced to cyber security as a career. Riverside City College is continuing to grow the cyber security program and is working to add additional classes like advanced Linux system administration and ethical hacking. Our mission is to provide a pathway for students by providing education, technical skills that ultimately leads to employment in the cyber security industry.

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEM (CSI) COURSES APPLICATIONS & INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY PROGRAM

(Certificate of Achievement and Associate Degrees)

ON CUTTING EDGE OF LEARNING INFORMATION COMPUTER SYSTEMS: • INFORMATION SECURITY

• COMPUTER FORENSICS

• COMPUTER HACKING

• CODING

• IT SECURITY STRATEGIC PLANNING, POLICY, & LEADERSHIP

• INFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

• JOINTLY TAUGHT BY INDUSTRY SECURITY PROFESSIONALS

INTERNSHIPS: ➢ GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ➢ CORPORATIONS ➢ INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR ➢ APPRENTICESHIP

AWARD: 2015 National Cyber League (NCL) – Fall Postseason National Championship – Bronze Bracket – 2nd Place

EARN AN: Associate of Science Degree/Certificate of Achievement in Applications and/or Infrastructure Security

Contact: Courtney Brown: courtneybrown@peralta.edu or Anita M. Black: ablack@peralta.edu

www.merritt.edu/wp/securityprogram

Merritt College, 12500 Campus Drive, Oakland, CA 94619

Computer Network and Security Management at West Los Angeles College (West)

The Computer Network and Security Management program at West won the “LACCD Excellence in

Workforce Development Awards” in 2008, and then in 2010 West became the first LACCD college to

offer a degree and certificate in Computer Network and Security Management.

West’s network security curriculum includes (i) Microsoft network, (ii) CISCO network, (iii) CompTIA A+,

Network+, Security+, Linux+, (iv) MCSE, (v) Apple Administration, and (vi) VMware virtualization

technology plus two newly approved courses: (i) Palo Alto Cyber Security Essentials and (ii) Computer

Forensics.

Degree and Certificate Offerings

• Associate degree in Computer Network and Security Management (60 units)

• Certificate of achievement in Computer Network and Security Management (30 units)

• Certificate of achievement in Computer Network Management (17units)

• Certificate of achievement in Network and Information System Security (16 units)

Faculty Expertise

Faculty who teach network security courses hold master degree in computer science or information

science and/or one or more industry certifications such as CISCO CCNA, Microsoft MCSE, Linux Red Hat,

CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Palo Alto network, VMware VCP, etc.

• Number of Instructors teaching IT/Computer Networking courses: 7

• Number of Instructors teaching Cybersecurity courses: 3

• Number of these Instructors (above) with Master’s Degrees or higher: 6 Student Success

• 178 certificates of achievement in Network and Security Management awarded (2013 to 2016)

• 15 associate degree in Network and Security Management awarded (2013 to 2016)

• 124 students have earned one or more industry certifications e.g. Microsoft MCP, CISCO CCNA, A+

Network+ Linux+, Security+ and VMware VCP (2013 to 2016)

• West Los Angeles College fields an 8-student team for National Cyber League Cyber Security

competition for the first time. They competed in the Gold Division and placed 37th out of 39

teams (122 teams competed 12/16/2016). The Postseason is a team-based game covering all of

the NCL assessed competencies.

Academic Alliances

West’s participation in the (i) Microsoft, (ii) CISCO, (iii) VMware, (iv) Apple, (v) Oracle, (vi) Red Hat and

(vii) Palo Alto network academic alliance gives faculty and students access to industry-standard

certification training and hands-on lab exercises designed by tech industry professionals.

Membership

West is a member of Cyber Watch West (CWW)—a consortium of colleges, universities, high schools,

and industry partners working together to grow and strengthen our nation’s cybersecurity workforce.

Collaboration with 4-year University

West’s CSIT department has recently established a partnership with California State University,

Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) to diversify the pipeline of qualified graduates with deep Cybersecurity

competencies. West will collaborate with CSUDH in the areas of curriculum alignment, seeking NSA

designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, and the development and delivery of

cybersecurity education.

Outreach

In addition to supporting West’s faculty and staff, our NetLab hub provides Linux, CISCO, VMware,

Security+ and Ethical Hacking lab hosting services to computer science departments at (i) Los Angeles

City College, (ii) Los Angeles Pierce College, (iii) Culver City High School, (iv) Westchester Enriched

Science Magnet and (v) CSUN- Cybersecurity club sponsoring several local high schools CyberPatriot

teams. West is leveraging its existing NetLab infrastructure to offer a growing array of Information

Technology and security training resources.

Work in Progress

• Application of CAE 2Y (Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense 2-year community college)

knowledge unit and courses mapping.

• Infuse security components to our computer science programming courses, web development,

database, and mobile programming courses.

• Creating engineering ADT curriculum with several optional specializations including computer

software, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, and biomanufacturing.

Cypress College Cyber Security Profile

Certificate and Degree Programs 1. Computer Forensics Certificate (18 units)

State approved on 03/10/2009, it includes 6 courses (18 units): Computer Forensics I, Computer Forensics II, Cyber Crime, Computer Forensics Legal Aspects, Analysis of Digital Media and Computer Forensics Capstone.

2. Cyber Security Certificate (12 units) State approved on 03/24/2015, it Includes 4 courses (12 units): Network Security (Security+ preparation), Anti-hacking Network Security (CEH preparation), Cisco Networking I and Python or PERL programming. The 4 courses are currently being mapped to the CAE2Y knowledge units and we expect to complete CAE2Y application process by December of 2018.

3. Cyber Defense Certificate (24 to 30 units) In the process of curriculum review, students will complete the Cyber Security Certificate courses (core) and one of the 6 possible areas of emphasis: 1. Computer Forensics, 2. Cisco Networking, 3. Homeland Transportation Security, 4. Microsoft Networking, 5. Network Virtualization and 6. Advanced Networking. This certificate will prepare students for Security+, CEH and depending on the selected area of emphasis CCNA, CCNA Security. MCSE and ISM.

4. Cyber Defense AA Degree (60 units) In the process of curriculum review, it expands the Cyber Defense Certificate program (24 to 30 units) to an AA degree by requiring 25 units of general education units and enough electives to complete a minimum of 60 units.

CyberPatriot Program From January 16th 2016 to Oct 15th 2016, 512 students from Anaheim and ABC district’s Middle and High schools participated in 9 training/practice competition events held at Cypress College. 17 teams (83 students) from 5 MSs and 5 HSs participated in the CyberPatriot IX competition. All 17 teams completed the 1st (Nov 2016), 2nd (Dec 2016) and 3rd (Jan 2017) rounds of competition. 5 MS and 1 HS team advanced to the semifinals (Feb 4 2017). 1 MS team ranked 26th in the nation (7th in California) out of the 227 teams. The HS team ranked #2 in the nation in the Gold category among the 162 participating teams. All competition events were hosted at Cypress college. Cyber Security Mentorship College mentors have visited 3 MSs and 3 HSs since September of 2016 for additional Cyber Security training. The training program consisted of Linux and Windows OS hardening and Cisco packet Tracer device configuration. This program is expected to grow in the upcoming CyberPatirot competition cycle. Faculty Expertise Ben Izadi, Ph.D. CCNA Routing and Switching (4 courses), CCNA Security, CCNA Bootcamp, Network Security, Anti-hacking network security, Cisco Wireless, Voice/IP, Microsoft Networking, Information Storage Management Sang Nguyen, Ph.D., CISSP Network Security, Anti-hacking Network Security, Analysis of Digital Media, Computer Forensics, Risk Management, Information Assurance, Cyber Crime Penn Wu, Ph.D. Python, PERL, Visual C#, ASP, Game programming Ali Moady, Ph.D. Microsoft networking, Virtualization, Networking hardware Industry Partnership CENIC: (Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California), On-going Internship program