Operations Security (CIS 278)

Term: 2024-2025 School Year Spring Term

Faculty

Mr. Merrel PepperShow MyInfo popup for Mr. Merrel Pepper

Merrel.Pepper@southeasttech.edu

Educational Background:

Merrel Pepper

B.A  Augustana College

M.P.E.  University of Nebraska

Office Hours 

M-Th  11:30-12:00   12:30-1:00

T-Th 11:00-11:30

Occupation:

Merrel Pepper

Networking Instructor  STI

merrel.pepper@southeasttech.com

605-367-5513

 

Hobbies:

Merrel

Trying to decipher IP V6  & UEFI

 

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM (1/13/2025 - 5/9/2025) Location: SF TECH 121

Description

This course equips students with the knowledge and applied skills necessary to evaluate, design, and implement secure operating systems and enterprise network environments. Delivered in a lecture?lab format, the curriculum emphasizes practical experience in hardening server hardware, securing operating systems, and protecting complex network infrastructures. Students learn to gather and analyze security information, apply industry best practices, and develop comprehensive security solutions. The course covers enterprise networking concepts, network scalability, wide-area networking technologies, and foundational principles of network security. Additional topics include network virtualization, automation fundamentals, and the configuration and troubleshooting of enterprise network devices using current tools and methodologies. Students also gain experience using modern network monitoring and management tools to assess performance, identify issues, and support secure enterprise operations. This course also prepares students for a range of industry?recognized IT security and networking certifications, aligned with institutional requirements and current industry standards. Prerequisite: CIS 160, CIS 180, CIS 187