Computer Information Systems

Bug Bounty Links

• Get Started with Bug Bounty Hunting
• How to Become a Bug Bounty Hunger

Practice Links

• Hacksplaining – Security Training for Developers
• Vulnerable Web Apps
• Iron Geek
• OWASP Testing Project
• NETSEC Discussion Board

Valuable Certifications for CIS Majors

• Certified Ethical Hacker Certification
• Offensive Security Certified Professional Overview
• CompTIA A+ Certification
• CompTIA Network+ Certification
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Microsoft Office Specialist Certification

Course Descriptions of CIS Courses offered at NWSCC

• 3CS Conference
• SECC Conference
• CISSE Conference
• Southern Region Cyber Security & Technology Symposium
• Cybersecurity Leadership Summit
• Atlanta Cybersecurity Conference
• Memphis Cybersecurity Conference

Related Activities

• US-CERT
• Holiday Scams and Malware Campaigns
• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

CyberCorps: Scholarship For Service (SFS) is a unique program designed to increase and strengthen the cadre of federal information assurance professionals that protect the government’s critical information infrastructure.

This program provides scholarships that may fully fund the typical costs incurred by full-time students while attending a participating institution, including tuition and education and related fees.

Additionally, participants receive stipends of $22,500 for undergraduate students and $34,000 for graduate students. The scholarships are funded through grants awarded by the National Science Foundation.

• Cybersecurity Technician Certificate Option
• Cybersecurity AAS Degree Option
• Microcomputer Applications Short-Term Certificate Option
• Software Development AAS Degree Option
• Software Technician Short-Term Certificate Option
• Swift Programming Short-Term Certificate Option

Everyone who uses a computer should be mindful of and practice good security techniques on their systems to protect both themselves and the College. The tips mentioned below should be applied by all computer users, even if you do not have extremely sensitive data stored on your computer.

• Use strong passwords for all of your accounts.
• Use encryption for file storage where feasible.
• Protect important documents with a password.
• Never share your username and password.
• Do not reuse the same password for all of your important accounts.
• Automatically receive critical updates.
• Use antivirus software and verify proper configuration.
• Back up files as needed.
• Never open suspicious emails or attachments.
• Use SSL or https for online transactions.
• Reformat the hard drive if the owner changes.
• Follow best e-mail practices.
• Browse safely.
• Use a modem and secure operating system, such as Windows 7 or 8 or Mac OSX 10.7 or later.

If you see any suspicious activity on your PC, please report it to the IT department immediately.

Angie Stone, CIS Instructor
Phone: 256-331-5234
Email: angies@nwscc.edu

Jeff James, CIS Instructor
Phone: 256-331-6234 or 256-331-5346
Email: jamesje@nwscc.edu

Dr. Natasha Lewis, CIS Instructor
Phone: TBA
Email: natasha.lewis@nwscc.edu