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Cybersecurity & Data Privacy (A.A.S)

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy (A.A.S)

Program Description

The AAS in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy prepares students for entry-level positions in cybersecurity and data privacy. Graduates will be prepared to become leaders in cybersecurity, with a solid understanding of security technology and privacy laws, preparing them to make knowledgeable and responsible decisions. The program also offers students a transfer option to four-year institutions.

Learning Outcomes

After completion of the program, students will be able to:

Identify risks, assess threats, and develop effective countermeasures aimed at protecting organizational assets on-premise and in the cloud.

Prevent common security threats, including implementing firewall and VPN technologies and perimeter defenses, conducting vulnerability and penetration testing and scanning networked systems.

Discuss relevant laws, regulations and frameworks as they apply to data privacy and cybersecurity operations.

Demonstrate the legal and technical aspects of a cybercrime investigation and the application of computer forensic tools.

Labor Market Information

According to the Cyber Crime Magazine, the top 10 percent of cybersecurity analysts make over $117,000 per year, while the median annual salary is $76,000. New data indicates that of all IT jobs, cybersecurity engineers- with an average annual salary of $140,000- were the highest paying and most recruited heading into 2019.

Required Courses

  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Credits

  • CIS 141

    Introduction to Cyber Security

    3

  • CIS 162

    Operating Systems

    4

  • CIS 164

    Networking Fundamentals I

    3

  • CIS 165

    Networking Fundamentals II

    3

  • CIS 168

    Firewalls and Network Security

    3

  • CIS 215

    Microsoft Windows Server

    3

  • CIS 219

    Hardware Maintenance & Repair

    4

  • CIS 220

    Linux Administration I

    3

  • CIS 223

    Linux Administration II

    3

  • CIS 241

    Intro to Digital Forensics

    3

  • CIS 243

    Incident Response & Disaster Recovery

    3

  • CIS 255

    Cloud Foundations

    3

  • CIS 261

    Cybersecurity Law & Ethics

    3

  • CIS 264

    Ethical Hacking & Network Defense

    3

  • CIS 270

    Cybersecurity Infrastructure Configuration

    3

  • CIS 271

    Cybersecurity Prevention and Countermeasures

    3

  • CSCI 101

    Introduction to Computers

    3

  • CSCI 162

    Internship/SOE

    2

  • BOTE 177

    Job Readiness

    1

Total Credit Hours: 67