The courses in this degree program provide students with a solid foundation in the tools, techniques, and procedures used by cybersecurity professionalsT. he program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge of emerging trends in cybersecurity and the skills needed for an entry-level career or advancement. Provides preparation for careers such as Cybersecurity Specialist, Information Security Analyst, Cyber Crime Analyst, Incident and Intrusion Analyst, and Vulnerability Analyst for a variety of industries including manufacturing, national security, finance, insurance, and health care. Topics include computer networking fundamentals, computer and network security, ethical hacking principles and methodology, digital forensics techniques, introductory programming, server administration, and security policies and procedures to build cyber resilience. The program courses include hands-on and technical writing assignments to help students develop in-demand skills for the cybersecurity workforce.
50 to 100
The degree program goal is Career Technical Education (CTE) with emphasis on careers in the field of cybersecurity. The program is not selective and does not have any mandatory fees.
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
The associated occupations related to the program include Cybersecurity Analyst, Cybersecurity Technician, Cybersecurity Specialist, Penetration and Vulnerability Tester, Cyber Crime Analyst, Cyber Crime Investigator, Computer Information Systems Manager, and Network Technician. All of the annual openings for these computer networking related occupations have entry-level wages above the California Family Needs Calculator hourly wage (living wage) for one adult ($20.63 in Orange County). Typical entry-level hourly wages are in a range between $21.38 and $40.96. Experienced workers can expect to earn wages between $35.60 and $71.00, which are higher than the living wage estimate. Orange County’s average wages are below the average statewide wage of $41.03 for these occupations. {Center of Excellence, Program Endorsement Brief, November 2021).
Program completers are anticipated to acquire competencies in the areas of computer and network security, ethical hacking principles and methodology, digital forensics techniques, introductory programming, server administration, and security policies and procedures to build cyber resilience.
The required core courses may be taken in any order, but it is recommended that students take these courses in the order listed below.
TERM 1 (6 units) | TERM 2 (6 units) |
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CYBR C101 Introduction to Cybersecurity | CST C158 Server+ |
CST C128 Network+ | CIS C157 Introduction to Python Programming |
TERM 3 (6 units) | TERM 4 (3 units) |
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Elective #1 | Elective #3 |
Elective #2 |
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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CYBR C101 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 | Y1, S1 |
CST C128 | Network+ | 3 | Y1, S1 |
CST C158 | Server+ | 3 | Y1, S2 |
CIS C157 | Introduction to Python Programming | 3 | Y1, S2 |
CYBR C132 | Introduction to Ethical Hacking | 3 | Y2 |
CYBR C150 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 3 | Y2 |
CYBR C160 | Introduction to Incident Response | 3 | Y2 |
CYBR C170 | Cybercrime and CSIRT Coordination | 3 | Y2 |
CYBR C225 | Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance | 3 | Y2 |
CYBR C227 | Cyber-Physical Security: Protecting Critical | 3 | Y2 |
CYBR C230 | Infrastructure Network Security (Security+) | 3 | Y2 |
CYBR C234 | Web Application Security | 3 | Y2 |
CYBR C242 | PenTest+ | 3 | Y2 |
CYBR C250 | Intermediate Digital Forensics | 3 | Y2 |
CYBR C255 | Cybersecurity Analyst+ | 3 | Y2 |
CYBR C256 | Mobile Device Forensics | 3 | Y2 |
CYBR C260 | Intermediate Incident Response | 3 | Y2 |
CYBR C270 | Certified Information Systems Security Professional | 3 | Y2 |
CYBR C271 | Become a Security Consultant | 3 | Y2 |
CYBR C280 | Advanced Digital Forensics & Incident Response Capstone | 3 | Y2 |
CYBR C291 | CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner | 3 | Y2 |
CST C191A | CompTIA Linux+ | 3 | Y2 |
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