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  • CIT 293: Wireshark Network Analysis

    4.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    Wireshark, a network analyzer, is the de facto industry standard open source product for network troubleshooting, analysis, and security. The curriculum provides in-depth training in using this powerful tool to find network performance issues and identify security breaches. It will also help prepare students for entry-level security career opportunities and prepare them for the Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Exam. This certification exam is certified by the Department of Defense which will also provide opportunities for employment in various government organizations in information technology. Prerequisite:    CIT 132
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  • CIT 294: Ethical Hacking

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    The need for security against attackers who comprise networks is growing every day. There is a real need for security professionals who are able to conduct test attacks on their network as a way to discover vulnerabilities before attackers do. The Ethical Hackers course is a hands-on course to help students develop these skills. The course will also help you to build the skills of creativity and critical thinking which will be necessary to think like a 'hacker'. The newest tools and techniques used to find any vulnerability and exploit in a network will also be introduced in the course, as well as web filtering, Intrusion Protection Systems, and virtualization. This course will prepare students to get certified as an Ethical Hacker by readying them for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker exam 312-50. Students should have basic computer technology and networking knowledge to be successful in this course. Prerequisite:    CIT 132
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  • CIT 295: Network Defense

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    Network Defense is a hands-on, career-oriented learning solution with an emphasis on practical experience to help students develop specialized network defense skills to advance their careers. The curriculum provides an students with the ability to implement defensive measures and access control, configure different types of firewalls, use different types of network data and monitor and evaluate security alerts. It will also help prepare students for entry-level security career opportunities. Prerequisite:    CNT 100
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  • CIV 100: Western Civ I: Ancient-Renaissance

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This course examines past cultures in order to compare their experiences and make us aware of the opportunities and limitations of modern cultures. Major political, social, economic, and culture trends and their influences on modern civilization are examined. As an introduction, this course begins in the Ancient Near East and proceeds through the Central Middle Ages. Western Civilization II (CIV101) examines the period from the 17th century to the present.
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  • CIV 110: Western Civ II: Renaissance-Present

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This course examines the history and experiences of cultures from the Renaissance to the present. Major political, social, economic, cultural and religious trends and influences are examined, discussed and interpreted. Topic discussions include perspectives on the rise of European power, revolutions (political, social, scientific and economic), the arts, literature, philosophy, nationalism and global interdependence among nations.
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  • CIV 200: Ancient Rome and the Barbarians

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This course is a survey of Roman history from the founding of the city of Rome in the eighth century BCE to the decline of Roman power in the late empire. The course will present both a mixture of Roman history (chronological narrative) and analysis of primary source material. Special emphasis will be placed on the various peoples (barbarians) that influenced this civilization.
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  • CNT 100: Networking Basics

    5.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic elements of network administration. This is also the first of four courses provided in partnership with CISCO Systems that are geared towards providing the student with the knowledge and ability to become Cisco Certified as a Cisco Certified Network Administrator.
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  • CNT 200: Routing and Switching Essentials

    5.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    The primary focus of this course is the theory and configuration of Cisco routers and switches. The goal is to develop an understanding of routing protocols such as RIP and RIPv2, as well as to introduce switches into the network. The course provides a thorough understanding of static and dynamic routing and the routing table. The basic commands to configure the router and switch will be learned, as well as understanding the operation of the protocols and their effect on the network. This course is the second course in the four course series offered in partnership with the Cisco Networking Academy. Students passing the last course are on their way to being well prepared to pass the CCNA certification exam, which is a highly regarded certification in the telecommunications industry. Prerequisite:    CIT 193
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  • CNT 210: Adv Routing & Switch Technology

    5.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    The primary focus of this course is advanced LAN switching and routing and the implementation in the network environment. The goal is to develop an understanding of how a switch and router communicate with other switches and routers in a small or medium-sized business network by implementing advanced VLAN concepts and advanced dynamic routing concepts. This course is the third course in the four course series offered in partnership with the Cisco Networking Academy. Prerequisite:    CNT 200
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  • CNT 220: WAN Technology

    5.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    The primary focus of this course is the theory and design of wide area networks (WANs). The goal is to develop an understanding of WAN technology including PPP and Frame Relay. The course also integrates security and troubleshooting of the WAN. This course is the fourth course in the four course series offered in partnership with the CISCO Network Academy. Students passing this last course should be well prepared to pass the CCNA certification exam, which is a highly regarded certification in the telecommunications industry. Prerequisite:    CNT 210
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