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Prepares students for College level Algebra for inclusion in Cybersecurity and Information Technology programs, statistics for Data Analytics programs, and calculus for Computer Science.Add a description about this item.

Covers the core concepts of data, information, networks, internet and cloud computer systems and security including office productivity suites (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations) as well as basic web page design and database systems.

Covers the core concepts of computing logic with algorithms, pseudocode, flowcharts, truth tables, Boolean logic, control and logic structures. Apply set and logic gate theory to simple scripting and programming languages. Understand the conversion between base number formats of binary, octal, decimal and hexadecimal. Understand how to apply logic for secure design as well as basic encoding and decoding of data.

Combines the core concepts of IT020 and IT030, prepares students for entry into college level programs.

Essential information technology skills are developed to perform IT tasks as a member of a digitally literate society and the first stepping stone to a career in IT. Starting with hardware and software of a basic computer those who successfully complete the course will understand how to setup a basic WiFi and local network, security basics, operating systems, basic installation, configuration, and diagnoses, as well as the fundamentals of cloud computing. IT100 is the 1st core course.

IT116 covers the fundamental knowledge and skills in Linux to configure and manage systems for enterprise and government. Trainees are expected to be able to install and configure Linux file systems and operating systems, manage user and user group, processes, services, remote network shares, disks and partitions, file and service permissions. IT116 is an elective course for the IT Support Cybersecurity certificate.

Python Essentials covers structured programming concepts in Python and includes topics in basic control structures, syntax, procedures and functions, lists, records, sorts and searches. Participants will develop and test working programs in an integrated system and practice teamwork skills within cybersecurity applications. IT140 is an elective course for the IT Support-Cybersecurity certificate and those looking at paths in AI Security, Cloud Systems, and Forensics.

IT220 covers OpenStack and other cloud platforms on topics including instance launch and deployment, management of projects, users, roles, and quotas, networks, routers, addressing, images, flavors, and block storage, and customization of an instance, as well as introduction to Windows Server administration in a virtual environment. IT220 is a required course for Cybersecurity-System Administration Certificate and requires prior completion of IT100, IT115 and IT116 or equivalents.

IT225 covers the basics of penetration testing process and tools, network protocols, network security, and scanning techniques, OS, web, database, and application security, malware analysis and social engineering techniques. This course is designed for trainees with basic knowledge in network protocols and administrative skills in operating systems. IT225 is a required course for Cybersecurity-System Administration and requires prior completion of IT100, IT115 and IT116 or equivalents.

IT230 covers the tools and techniques used in forensic analysis. Topics include forensics analysis techniques for file systems, operation systems, office metadata, OS registry, steganography, decryption. Practice on virtual images using forensic acquisition, analysis, and report tools. IT230 is a required course for the Cybersecurity - Forensics track. Prerequisites: IT100, IT115 and IT116 or equivalents.

IT235 prepares trainees with proficient knowledge, skills, and ability towards the EC-Council Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI). Topics include forensics law, regulations, and procedures, forensic tools (Autopsy), media analysis, OS forensics, application forensics, network forensics and password cracking. IT235 is a required course for the Cybersecurity - Forensics track.

IT240 covers basic hardware-based authentication framework using state of art hardware security primitives such as strong physical unclonable functions (PUFs) for enhanced security for Internet of Things (IOT) devices. The course contains an overview of new authentication techniques, incorporating lightweight cryptographic primitives with PUFs, and novel pre-boot authentication and storage encryption functions.  Prerequisites: IT100, IT115, and IT140 or equivalents.

IT245 introduces Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine learning (ML) with a Cybersecurity perspective.  Understand terms of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Language (ML), Big Data, block chain and how to apply including Classification, Intent Based Networking, Deep Learning, and Unsupervised Machine Learning. IT240 is required in Cybersecurity AI Track. Prerequisites: IT100, IT115 and IT140 or equivalents, and comfortable with College Algebra.