2018-2019 Catalog

Cyber Security, A.A.S.

Degree provides students with real-world skills in the areas of computer networking, cyber security, and information technology.  The degree provides students with knowledge of cyber security threats and techniques on how to mitigate security risks.  It also includes strategies and tactics for implementing network security, access control, risk management, governance, and compliance.  Students will receive hands-on experience with Windows and Linus operating systems as well as virtualization and cloud computing.  Students will obtain the knowledge and skills needed in order to test for the CompTIA Network+, Security+, Cloud+, and Linux+ certifications.

Degree Requirements: 60 credits

General Education Requirements: 16 credits

English and Communication

(9 credits)

ENG 121English Composition I (GT-CO1)

3

ENG 122English Composition II (GT-CO2)

3

 

BUS 217Business Communication and Report Writing

3

Mathematics

(4 credits)

MAT 121College Algebra: GT-MA1

4

Business

(3 credits)

BUS 115Introduction to Business

3

Required Courses for Cyber Security: 38 credits

CIS 118Introduction to PC Applications

3

CIS 128Intro to Operating Systems

3

CIS 203Technology for Career Success

2

CIS 223Linux

3

CIS 268Systems Analysis and Design I

3

CNG 101Network Fundamentals

3

CNG 124Networking: Network +

3

CNG 131Principles of Information Assurance

3

CNG 132Network Security Fundamentals

3

CNG 142Intro to Cloud Computing

3

CNG 211Windows Configuration

3

CNG 256Vulnerability Assessment I

3

CNG 257Network Defense and Counter Measures

3

Electives: 6 credits

CIS 202Automated Project Management: MS Project

3

CIS 267Management of Information Systems

3

CIS 280Internship

3

CSC 119Introduction to Programming

3