Cybersecurity
This AAS degree pathway is designed to introduce students to a comprehensive overview of network security, including general security concepts. Communication security is studied, including remote access, e-mail, the web, directory and file transfer, and wireless data. Common network attacks and Computer forensics are discussed. Cryptography basics are incorporated, and operational/organizational security is discussed as it relates to physical security, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
Requirements
Students must demonstrate course proficiency or course completion of CNG 120 A+ Certification Preparation or both CNG 121 Computer Technician I: A+ and CNG 122 Computer Technician II: A+ or permission of program director.
Students are strongly advised to meet with the program director before starting this degree pathway.
Required Courses
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| CIS 223 | Linux | 3 |
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| CNG 101 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
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| CNG 124 | Networking I: Network + | 3 |
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| CNG 132 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| CNG 133 | Firewalls/Network Security | 3 |
| CNG 142 | Intro to Cloud Computing Concepts | 3 |
| CNG 259 | Enterprise Security | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 22 |
CNG 201 Linux Configuration may substitute for CIS 223 Linux. CIS 128 may be applied as an elective for this award. Westminster students may substitute CIS 128 for CIS 223 by obtaining a signed course substitution form. Please see program director for details.
Additional Required Courses
Select 12 credits from below:
Select 10 credits from below:
| 10 credits of any CIS, CNG, and CSC courses | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 22 |
Required General Education Courses
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
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| ENG 131 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
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| MAT 121 | College Algebra | 4 |
| Arts and Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Natural and Physical Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 60