Program Title
Cybersecurity
TOPs Code
Computer Infrastructure and Support (070800)
Projected Start Date
2018-08-20
Program Description
The goal of the Associate of Science in Cybersecurity is to prepare students for entry-level employment in the field of Information Technology.
The Associate of Science in Cybersecurity prepares students to work in the Information Security and Assurance (ISA) industry. Emphasis is placed on methods for protecting information systems and data from cyber incidents through policy analysis, information systems security, ethical hacking, and digital forensics. The Cybersecurity curriculum follows the National Training Standard for Information Systems Security designation sponsored by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Students who successfully complete the Associate of Science in Cybersecurity will be able to:
• Identify and discuss the foundational technical concepts, industry standards, and state and federal legislation concerning the security of information and technology assets and the effects it has on managerial roles and organizational policies;
• Define and identify risk, perform vulnerability assessments, and conduct penetration testing on various network technologies following applicable ethics and code of conduct;
• Design, implement, and maintain a complete enterprise security strategy for various endpoints, cloud technology, and wired and wireless networks;
• Discuss, develop, and implement a security awareness training program as it pertains to various levels of information and technology assets; and
• Communicate and understand the history of computer forensics and cybercrime in order to establish procedures for identifying, acquiring, and handling digital evidence in the event of a computer or network related incident or crime.
Enrollment Completer Projections
20