CyberSecurity, AAS

Department: Computer Information Systems  

Program/Major Codes: AASCYB/CYB

CIP Code: 11.1003

Duration in weeks: 64

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, the learner will be able to:

1. Identify and analyze threats, including malware, network, social engineering, etc.
2. Conduct vulnerability scans and recognize vulnerabilities in security systems. 
3. Accurately source and analyze all data for use with intelligence, assessment and/or planning products.
4. Apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation.
5. Apply techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions using intrusion detection technologies.
6. Interpret the information collected by path and enumeration tools (e.g. DNS, networking, and basic OSINT)
7. Design incident recognition and response models, including cloud services. 
8. Develop plans, use internet research, define options, and provide options for further study, leading to problem solution. 

Semester Pathway

This pathway is a suggested sequence of courses for your program of study. Work with an advisor to develop a unique pathway for you based on your placement recommendations, any prior college courses, and your specific situation. The courses listed reflect the minimum requirements for this program. Designed for students who have completed prerequisites and have met college preparatory requirements in math, writing and reading.

General Education Note: Ensure that one general education CTE course fulfills one of the awareness categories:

• Ethnic/Race/Gender/Class Awareness  
• Contemporary Global/International Awareness or Historical Awareness