The Many Faces of CIS Computer Information Science Computer and Information Systems Computer Information Security Career Information System Center for Internet Security Rich Jim Gerlinde Rick Gary Ed

My Goal For you to better know what it is we do 1) What we are trying to do 2) What we are able to do

There are 10 types of people in the world, those that know binary, and those that don’t. The 70s What’s a computer? –Computers were just computers. The 80s Overcoming fear –Computers were tools for home/business/science. The 90s Familiarity breeds contempt –Instruments for computation, coordination, communication, automation, and storage. The 2000s. Can’t imagine life without ‘em. –Integrated in every aspect of out lives from entertainment and social networking to national defense, healthcare and international commerce. CIS 10 years ago.CIS 10 years ago

What We Do and Don’t Do

Are We an Occupation Program? Computer Support SpecialistComputer Networking and System Administration CiscoMicrosoftUnix/LinuxHardware Operating Systems Networking A+Server+Network+ CCNA CCNP MCP MCSA Linux+ RHCT RHCE

Are We A Transfer Program? CabrilloCSUMB

Why Pursue a CIS Degree? Fastest growing field in the professional world. Excellent job prospects Local opportunity projections