Instructors: David Kotfila, Stu Lebo, Ken Aguiar

This course presented an overview of the threats to information technology infrastructure and intellectual property with an emphasis on the detection and prevention of intrusions or theft. The protection of services such as the world-wide web, file sharing and email was analyzed. The vulnerabilities and hardening of major operating systems were also discussed. The components of the course detail the ten domain of the common body of knowledge leading to the CISSP certification.
Presentations:

:: Access Control Systems & Methodology (96KB)

:: Application and System Development (112KB)

:: BCP/DRP (156KB)

:: Cryptography (96KB)

:: Computer Law, Investigation and Ethics (148KB)

:: Operations Security (116KB)

:: Physical Security Domain (156KB)

:: Security Architecture and Models Review (100KB)

:: Security Management Practices (136KB)

:: Telecommunications/Network Security (104KB)

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:: SQL Slammer Lab (96K)
:: SQL Slammer Solution Set (92K)

This course, sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company, presents an in-depth exposure to computer hardware and operating systems. Students learn the functionality of hardware and software components as well as suggested best practices in maintenance, and safety issues. Through hands on activities and labs, students learn how to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, and troubleshoot hardware and software problems. In addition, an introduction to networking is included. This course helps students prepare for CompTIA’s A+ certification.

:: Aligning Assessment to Curriculum (52KB)

:: Interdisciplinary Integration (436KB)

:: Mass Course Outline (28KB)

:: Skill Standards-Base Curriculum Development Process (136KB)

PDF Files:

:: Benchmarking Considerations (48K)

:: Blank Gap Tool (84K)

:: Elements of a Skill (44K)

:: Employability Skills (92K)

:: Gap Example (52K)

:: Gap Template (32K)

:: Gap Tool (92K)

:: IT Prep Course Outline Description (56K)

:: Lesson Template (92K)

:: Module Template (148K)

:: Seven Common Types of Performance Assessment (48K)

:: Skill Standards Appreciation Exercise (72K)

:: IT Standards, Skills and Knowledge Agenda – EDC (36K)

:: IT Standards, Skills and Knowledge Agenda – NWCET (80K)

:: Workshop Glossary (40K)

Instructors: Information Architects from Molecular, FleetBoston
Financial, Interactive Factory
This course focused on a systematic process for developing the architecture of a Web site to help people find and use information efficiently by incorporating user accessibility cues and effective layout principles. Topics included user profile analysis, organization schemes, interface design, navigation systems, accessibility guidelines and tools, and usability testing.

Presentations:

:: Unit 1 (36KB)

:: Unit 2 (60KB)

:: Unit 3 (32KB)

:: Unit 4 (32KB)

:: Unit 5 (36KB)

:: Unit 6 (32KB)

:: Unit 7 (24KB)

PDF Files:

::Information Architecture Glossary (44K)