CIS 308
Personal Computer Security Basics
Course Description
This is a beginner's computer security course for small office or home users. Students will learn to stop hackers, worms, viruses, spyware, and web bugs. They will discover how to recognize identity theft, and other cyber threats, such as Artificial Intelligence. Students will identify vulnerabilities found in web browsers, e-mail, and operating systems, along with how to protect against online purchase dangers. They will manage cookies, restrict ports, evaluate wireless networks, and examine encryption. The course includes numerous hands-on exercises to demonstrate security concepts.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
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| 27228 | CIS 308 | 62Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Joseph Lam | ONLINE |
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Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
CIS-308-62Z: Fully ONLINE. This noncredit class mirrors the credit class of the same number (CIS 308 mirrors CIS 108), therefore the course descriptions are the same. Noncredit courses cannot be used to earn an associate degrees nor any college transcriptable certificates and are not transferable. They may, however, be used to obtain a non-credit certificate when offered. For information about noncredit classes access https://www.deanza.edu/noncredit. This online class does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382 . The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning
Class Materials
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 0 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 1.5
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Non-credit Class
- Grading Method
- Pass/Fail Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL D261. and ESL D265., or ESL D461. and ESL D465., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
- CIS D004.