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 1021	English Composition I (GT-CO1)	3
ENG 1022	English Composition II (GT-CO2)	3

BUS 2017	Business Communication and Report Writing	3

Mathematics

(4 credits)

MAT 1340

College Algebra (GT-MA1)

Business

(3 credits)

BUS 1015

Introduction to Business

Required Courses for Cyber Security: 38 credits

CIS 1018	Introduction to PC Applications	3
CIS 1028	Introduction to Operating Systems	3
CIS 2003	Technology for Career Success	2
CIS 2023	Linux	3
CIS 2068	Systems Analysis and Design I	3
CNG 1001	Network Fundamentals	3
CNG 1024	Networking: Network +	3
CNG 1031	Principles of Information Assurance	3
CNG 1032	Network Security Fundamentals	3
CNG 1042	Introduction to Cloud Computing	3
CNG 2011	Windows Configuration	3
CNG 2056	Vulnerability Assessment I	3
CNG 2057	Network Defense and Counter Measures	3

Electives: 6 credits

CIS 2002	Automated Project Management: MS Project	3
CIS 2067	Management of Information Systems	3
CIS 2080	Internship	3
CSC 1019	Introduction to Programming	3

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