Cyber Defense
This program will provide students with a strong foundation needed in the field of information security and cyber defense. The program will focus on established methodologies in cyber defense and will provide students with applicable skills in Windows and Linux operating systems security and administration, secure network design and implementation, web security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, risk assessment, management and mitigation techniques, and security policy/standards used to appropriately defend the various domains of information security to control access and reduce organizational risk.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
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Apply Information security to the various security domains using defense through administrative, technical and physical controls.
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Design secure networks and apply a defense in depth strategy.
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Apply operating system security and administration on Linux and Windows.
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Discuss risk management strategies and assessment approaches.
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Analyze security policy writing and evaluate appropriate application of policies at the organizational level.
| Required Courses (27 units) | Units | |
| CIS-21A | Linux Operating System Administration | 3 |
| CIS-25 | Information and Communication Technology Essentials |
4 |
| CIS-26A | Cisco Networking Academy 1A | 4 |
| CIS-26B | Cisco Networking Academy 1B | 4 |
| CIS-27 | Information and Network Security | 3 |
| CIS-27A | Computer Forensic Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIS-27B | Introduction to Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| CIS-5 | Programming Concepts and Methodology I:C++ | 4 |
| CIS-26F | Cisco Networking Security | 4 |
| CIS-21B | Linux Operating System Administration II | 3 |
| CIS-27C | Palo Alto Networks Firewall Essentials | 3 |
| CIS-87A | Introduction to IT Project Management | 3 |
This Program Pathway will allow a full-time student to complete this program in 12 months. For students who require a part-time pathway, please see a counselor for more information.
Associate of Science Degree
The Associate of Science Degree in Cyber Defense will be awarded upon completion of
the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements
as described in the college catalog.