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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Cybersecurity and enter the workforce. Students explore cloud and network security management. This AAS degree provides a comprehensive overview of network security, computer forensics, and communication security including remote access, e-mail, the web, directory and file transfer, and wireless data. Students also learn cryptography basics and operational/organizational security as it relates to physical security, disaster recovery, and business continuity. Cloud and virtualization cover the technical skills required to install, configure and/or manage cloud infrastructure. Students completing this training will be prepared for multiple industry certifications including the CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cloud+, and CompTIA Cloud Essentials. Some careers may require a Bachelor's degree. Although some courses may transfer, this AAS degree program is designed for students to enter the workforce.
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What You Will Learn
Upon completion of the program you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate foundation skills in PC hardware, client operating system (OS), networking, security, and scripting
2. Administer networked OS servers
3. Exhibit basic office application skills
4. Demonstrate business skills such as technical writing, documentation, communications, statistics, ethics, and business management
5. Compile a portfolio of work from technical courses
6. Prepare for industry certifications
7. Apply cybersecurity skills in areas such as firewalls, auditing, disaster recovery, forensics, penetration testing, and enterprise security
8. Demonstrate basic and advanced skills in virtualized and cloud environments
9. Utilize networking skills with switches, routers, firewalls, wireless, and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)
10. Demonstrate comprehension of enterprise level network administration and scalability
First Semester
| CIS 1018 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| CNG 1020 | A+ Certification Preparation | 4 |
| CNG 1024 | Networking I: Network + | 3 |
| CNG 1032 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| MATH | College Algebra (MAT 1340) or Higher | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
| CNG 1025 | Networking II: Network + | 3 |
| CNG 2012 | Configuring Windows Server | 4 |
| CNG 1033 | Firewalls/Network Security | 3 |
| CNG 1036 | Guide to IT Disaster Recovery | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Intro to Cloud (CNG 1042) or Linux Config: OS (CNG 2001) | 0* |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Semester Note: You must take eight credits of CNG Electives. *If you intend to take three 3-credit electives (CNG 1042/CNG 2001, CNG 2002/CNG 2040, and CNG 2003/CNG 2041), you will complete this degree with 61 credits and need to take CNG 1042/CNG 2001 this semester.
If you desire to complete a Linux certificate you will need to complete CNG 2001 this semester. If you desire to complete a Cloud Computing & Virtualization certificate, you will need to complete CNG 1042 this semester. If you are not taking CNG 1042 or CNG 2001, you may want to take either an English or approved elective course this semester to lighten your semester load in Semester 3.
Upon completion of CNG 1020, CNG 1024, CNG 1032, CNG 1025, CNG 1033, CNG 1036, and CNG 2012, you should apply for the Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate.
Third Semester
| CSC 1019 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CNG 2056 | Vulnerability Assessment I | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | CNG 2002/2013/2030/2040 | 4 |
| ENGLISH | Composition I/II (ENG 1021/22) or Technical Writing (ENG 1031) | 3 |
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Fourth Semester
| CNG 2057 | Network Defense & Counter Measures | 3 |
| CNG 2058 | Digital Forensics | 4 |
| CNG 2059 | Enterprise Security | 4 |
| ELECTIVE | CNG 2003/2014/2031/2041/2043 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: Upon completion of
CNG 1020,
CNG 1024,
CNG 1032,
CNG 2012,
CNG 2013,
CSC 1019, and
CNG 2014, you
should apply for the Windows Server Administration Certificate.
Upon completion of CNG 1020, CNG 1024, CNG 1032, CNG 1042, CNG 2001 or CNG 2012, CNG 2040 and CNG 2041 or CNG 2043, you should apply for the Cloud Computing and Virtualization Certificate.