Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing
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. Cloud and virtualization courses are designed to provide students with the technical skills required to install, configure and/or manage many facets of "cloud" infrastructure. Students completing this training will be prepared for multiple industry certifications including the CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cloud+, and CompTIA Cloud Essentials.
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 to obtain advisement and proper sequencing of courses.
Required Courses
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
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| CIS 223 | Linux | 3 |
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| CNG 201 | Linux Configuration: (OS) | 3 |
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| CNG 124 | Networking I: Network + | 3 |
| CNG 132 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| CNG 133 | Firewalls/Network Security | 3 |
| CNG 142 | Intro to Cloud Computing Concepts | 3 |
| CNG 240 | Virtual Environment Admin | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Cybersecurity & Cloud Computing Electives
Select a minimum of 9 credits from below. Credits over 9 will reduce the remaining electives needed to fulfill degree requirements.
| CNG 131 | Principles of Information Assurance | 3 |
| CNG 136 | Guide to IT Disaster Recovery | 3 |
| CNG 241 | Information Storage and Management | 3 |
| CNG 242 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
| CNG 243 | Cloud Security and Cyber Law | 3 |
| CNG 251 | Anti Virus Concepts | 3 |
| CNG 254 | Data Encryption | 3 |
| CNG 257 | Network Defense & Counter Measures | 3 |
| CNG 258 | Digital Forensics | 4 |
| CNG 259 | Enterprise Security | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Electives
Select a minimum of 9 credits from CNG courses. The remaining 6 credits may be taken from any combination of CIS, CNG, CSC, and/or CWB courses to fulfill remaining degree requirements.
Required General Education Courses
Arts and Humanities
Select one course (3 credits) from the Approved General Education Electives List for the AAS degree.
English
Select one course (3 credits) from below:
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG 131 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Mathematics
| MAT 121 | College Algebra | 4 |
| | or higher | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3-4 |
Natural and Physical Sciences
Select one course (3 credits) from the Approved General Education Electives List for the AAS degree.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Select one course (3 credits) from the Approved General Education Electives List for the AAS degree.
Required General Education Courses
Total Credit Hours: 60-61
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