Information Security Program
Information Security/Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
The Information Security Associate’s Degree Program enables students to become skilled computer systems security professionals and trains individuals for entry-level positions such as Data Security Analyst, Systems Security Administrator, and Network Security Administrator. In this program, students master the latest security technologies and examine the issues of information security awareness, network security hardware, systems and network security planning and defense, network security organization, and the legal and ethical issues associated with information systems security. Students also complete a substantive capstone project to enhance their portfolios and gain experience in the design and implementation of information network security systems.
Upon completion of the program of study, graduates will be able to:
- Plan and implement network router and switch configurations
- Monitor the security infrastructure to include analyzing network problems and traffic flow
- Identify and remove network security vulnerabilities and threats
- Create and enforce an organizational security policy including contingency plans
- Install, configure and manage Windows and UNIX/LINUX network operating systems
- Install, configure and monitor a firewall
- Use the curriculum fundamentals to prepare for the A+, CCNA, Network+, Security+ and SCNP industry standard certifications
Program Concentration 40-41 Credits
| CIS 101 Computer Literacy |
3 |
| CIS 170 Understanding Operating Systems |
3 |
| CIS 162 Computer Security, Security+ |
3 |
| CIS 163 Securing the Infrastructure |
3 |
| CIS 166 Network Defense and Countermeasures |
3 |
| CIS 231 Windows 2003 Server Administration |
3 |
| CIS 269 Information Security Capstone |
3 |
| ENT 194 Router Technology I |
4 |
| ENT 195 Router Technology II |
4 |
| ENT 196 Router Technology III |
4 |
| ENT 197 Router Technology IV |
4 |
| Program Elective |
3-4 |
| Choose one from the following: |
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| FOS 260 Computer Forensics |
3 |
| ENT 219 Wireless LANs |
3 |
| CIS 276 UNIX System Administration |
4 |
Required General Education Courses 21-22 Credits
| English Composition I and II* |
6 |
| Humanities* |
3 |
| Mathematics* |
3 |
| MAT 112 or higher |
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| Science* |
3-4 |
| Social Sciences* |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Any credit course except PED |
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Minimum Required for the A.A.S. Degree 61 Credits