Overview
Narrative
The AAS degree in Information Security will prepare students with the technical knowledge and skills needed to protect and defend computer systems and networks. Students will plan, implement, and monitor networking and security systems to help ensure the protection of information technology assets. Additionally, students identify, analyze, and remediate computer security breaches. Extensive hands-on lab time with real and current equipment will prepare you for a successful career as a Systems Auditor, Network Security Analyst, and Security System Engineer.
Career Potential: Information Assurance Specialist, Vulnerability Tester, Cyber Security Analyst, Security Technologist, or similar.
Outcomes
Graduates of the program will:
- Analyze, measure, and evaluate the performance and information security needs of an organization.
- Configure, monitor and maintain network security systems.
- Be able to use information security and cyber/computer software/tools.
- Describe and assess operational and strategic information security policies.
- Describe information security risks and legal and ethical issues facing todays organizations.
- Understand and apply critical concepts of network security.
Courses
First Semester
| COLS101 | College Success | 1 credits |
| CISC100 | Information Technology Fundamentals | 4 credits |
| CISC105 | Desktop Operating Systems | 4 credits |
| CISC131 | Cisco Networking I (CCNA) | 4 credits |
| ENGL101 | English I | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
| CISC286 | Linux Administration | 4 credits |
| CISC180 | Introduction to Network Security | 4 credits |
| ENGL151T | English II | 3 credits |
| COMM101 | Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
| General Education Elective* | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Third Semester
| CISC265 | Windows Server Administration | 4 credits |
| CISC205 | Cybersecurity Essentials | 4 credits |
| MATH | Mathematics Elective (QL) + | 3 credits |
| CISC280G | Cyberethics | 3 credits |
| General Education Elective* | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Fourth Semester
| CISC282 | Cybersecurity Administration | 4 credits |
| CISC284 | Ethical Hacking | 3 credits |
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| CISC277 | Computer & Information Science Practicum | 3 credits |
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| Technical Elective ++ | 3/4 credits |
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| General Education Elective* | 3 credits |
| Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
Total Credit Hours: 66-67
* General Education Electives: Student must take three courses from two different categories (AH, SIT, SSHB) one of which must also be in the diversity category
+Mathematics Elective Options: MATH120, MATH140, MATH145, MATH150, MATH160
++Technical Elective Options: CISC114, CISC128, CISC136, CISC254, CISC263, CISC267
Note: CISC263 is the recommended elective for students considering transfer to a four year BS program in Digital Forensics.
Completion of CISC280G satisfies the Writing Intensive (WI) requirement.