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
My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
| CNG 2043 | Cloud Security and Cyber Law | 3 |
| CNG 1036 | Guide to IT Disaster Recovery | 3 |
| CNG 2056 | Vulnerability Assessment I | 3 |
| CNG 2057 | Network Defense & Counter Measures | 3 |
| CNG 2020 | IT Service Management: Framework | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
| CSC 1001 or CSC 1019 | Principles of Computing (CSC 1001) or Intro to Programming (CSC 1019) | 3 |
| CNG 2058 | Digital Forensics | 4 |
| CNG 2059 | Enterprise Security | 4 |
| General Education | Personal Finance (BUS 1016), Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
Spring Semester 2
| CIS 1018 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| CNG 2001 | Linux Configuration: (OS) | 3 |
| CNG 1031 | Principles of Information Assurance | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Summer Semester 3
Fall Semester 4
| CNG 1032 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| CNG 1033 | Firewalls/Network Security | 3 |
| CNG 2012 | Configuring Windows Server | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Spring Semester 5
| CNG 1036 | Guide to IT Disaster Recovery | 3 |
| CNG 2043 | Cloud Security and Cyber Law | 3 |
| CNG 2020 | IT Service Management: Framework | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Summer Semester 6
| General Education | Personal Finance (BUS 1016), Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 7
| CSC 1001 or CSC 1019 | Principles of Computing (CSC 1001) or Intro to Programming (CSC 1019) | 3 |
| CNG 2056 | Vulnerability Assessment I | 3 |
| CNG 2057 | Network Defense & Counter Measures | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester 8