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 are strongly advised to meet with the Program Director before starting this degree pathway to obtain advisement and proper sequencing of courses.
Required Courses
Application Course
Select one PC Application course (3 credits). Recommend courses are listed below:
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| CIS 135 | Complete PC Word Processing: Word | 3 |
| CIS 145 | Complete PC Database: ACCESS | 3 |
| CIS 155 | PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel | 3 |
| CIS 167 | Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| CIS 202 | Automated Project Management: MS Project | 3 |
| CIS 218 | Advanced PC Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Linux Operating System (OS) Course
Select one Linux Operating System (OS) course (3 credits) from below:
Core Requirements
| CNG 120 | A+ Certification Preparation | 4 |
| 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 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Cybersecurity & Cloud Computing Electives
Select a minimum of 12 credits from below. Credits over 12 will reduce the remaining electives below needed to fulfill degree requirements.
| CNG 125 | Networking II: Network + | 3 |
| CNG 131 | Principles of Information Assurance | 3 |
| CNG 136 | Guide to IT Disaster Recovery | 3 |
| CNG 202 | Unix/Linux Server Administration | 3 |
| CNG 212 | Configuring Windows Server | 4 |
| CNG 240 | Virtual Environment Admin | 3 |
| CNG 241 | Information Storage and Management | 3 |
| CNG 242 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
| CNG 243 | Cloud Security and Cyber Law | 3 |
| CNG 254 | Data Encryption | 3 |
| CNG 256 | Vulnerability Assessment I | 3 |
| CNG 257 | Network Defense & Counter Measures | 3 |
| CNG 258 | Digital Forensics | 4 |
| CNG 259 | Enterprise Security | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12-14 |
Electives
The remaining 11 credits may be taken from any combination of CIS, CNG, CSC, and/or CWB courses to fulfill remaining degree requirements.
General Education Courses
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
Select 3-5 credits of Mathematics (MAT 121 or higher).
| MAT 121 | College Algebra | 4 |
| | or higher | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3-5 |
Note: Students desiring professional advancement in this field through transfer, especially in Computer Programming should consider taking MAT 201: Calculus I or higher (5 credits) to satisfy general education requirements in mathematics.
General Studies
Select three courses (9 credits) from the
approved elective list.
Recommended categories and courses include
ANY Business & Information Technology, or courses in
Ethics,
Communication and
Management as listed below.
Please Note: CIS and CSC coursework cannot be used to satisfy general education requirements in this program.
Ethics
Communication
| COM 125 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM 220 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COM 209 | Intrapersonal Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Management
| MAN 216 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| MAN 226 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MAN 241 | Project Management in Organizations | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Required General Education Courses
Total Credit Hours: 60-62
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