In this course, learners explore key command line concepts and enterprise-level tools. They investigate foundational Linux skills and core tasks such as file management; file systems and storage; and the update, install, and configuration of software packages. Learners administer users and groups. Upon successful completion of this course and the second course in this series (Red Hat SystemAdministration II), learners will be prepared to take the Red Hat Certified SystemAdministrator (RHCSA) exam.

This course examines interpersonal relationships of humans and groups and the consequent structure of society. It details the various social processes and concepts which shape human behavior, analyzing such phenomena as organizations, deviance, race and ethnic relations, population, urbanization, social change, and social movements. Religion, education, and the family are studied.

This course is designed to provide an overview of modern scripting languages commonly used to build and extend network administration and security tools. The course will introduce the student to scripting on both the Microsoft and Linux platforms. Students will explore the uses of scripting languages and third party modules for accomplishing tasks including scanning, enumeration and automation of network tasks.

In this course, students investigate switching, routing, and wireless essentials. They configure, troubleshoot, and secure routers and switches in a small network. They explore wireless local area networks (WLANs), dynamic addressing, switch security, and first-hope redundancy protocols. Upon completion of the course, students will have acquired the knowledge, skills, and practical hands-on experience needed to take the CCNA certification exam.

In this course, students examine emerging technologies [current trends] in cybersecurity. They differentiate among current industry trends and explore the technology used for specific tools. Students research current cybersecurity software and hardware technology, and they use a variety of media to analyze security topics and utilize the technologies. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to explain the impact of the latest technologies used by cybersecurity experts to defend systems.

This course is designed for learners to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research, and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents.

In this course, students develop ethical offensive and defensive strategies to protect various network configurations. They select tools and technologies to use during simulated attacks. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to analyze and secure network systems.

In this course, students investigate the skills required to install, configure, and administer Windows Server 2022. Students explore Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), file servers, storage, virtualization, containers, cloud, clusters, disaster recovery tools, security, and performance management. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to help organizations manage Microsoft Windows 2022 servers.

Learn the basic concepts and techniques of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and other network related defense strategies. Students will setup, configure, and monitor an Intrusion Detection System utilizing different leading edge products. Current network defense strategies will be discussed and popular tools will be used. Students will be able to apply the correct IDS and defense strategies for different business? goals.

All college students, regardless of their college major, need to be able to make reasonable decisions about fiscal, environmental, and health issues that require quantitative reasoning skills. An activity based approach is used to explore numerical relationships, graphs, proportional relationships, algebraic reasoning, and problem solving using linear, exponential and other mathematical models. Students will develop conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in a variety of contexts.