Cybersecurity, CSC

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Length: 25 credits

Purpose:
To provide students with the skills and knowledge to recognize and prevent threats to information and information systems.

Employment Objectives: Graduates may seek employment opportunities as an entry-level Network Analyst/Specialist, Security Analyst/Specialist, or a Security Architect in local businesses, educational institutions, or governmental agencies.

Potential Certification: A student may elect to take an industry-specific certification exam. The examinations generally require a testing fee paid by the student. After completion of this program, a student will be academically prepared to take the following examinations: Security +, CCNA

Program Learning Outcomes: A student will be able to:

demonstrate basic knowledge of intrusion detection, incident handling, firewalls, network security laws, software vulnerability;
recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks and servers;
develop a security infrastructure; and
demonstrate techniques for mitigating security threats.

Program Requirements

CSC 200 - Introduction to Computer Science Credits: 3
ITN 154 - Network Fundamentals, Router Basics, and Configuration (Icnd1) – Cisco Credits: 3
ITN 260 - Network Security Basics Credits: 3
ITN 261 - Network Attacks, Computer Crime and Hacking Credits: 3
ITN 262 - Network Communication, Security and Authentication Credits: 3
ITN 263 - Internet/Intranet Firewalls and E-Commerce Security Credits: 3
ITN 266 - Network Security Layers Credits: 3
ITN 267 - Legal Topics In Network Security Credits: 3

Total Credits: 25

Minimum Required for Certificate: 25 Credits

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Developmental Prerequisites

Fall Semester Courses

CSC 200 - Introduction to Computer Science Credits: 3
ITN 154 - Network Fundamentals, Router Basics, and Configuration (Icnd1) – Cisco Credits: 3
ITN 260 - Network Security Basics Credits: 3
ITN 261 - Network Attacks, Computer Crime and Hacking Credits: 3

Total Credits: 13

Spring Semester Courses

ITN 262 - Network Communication, Security and Authentication Credits: 3
ITN 263 - Internet/Intranet Firewalls and E-Commerce Security Credits: 3
ITN 266 - Network Security Layers Credits: 3
ITN 267 - Legal Topics In Network Security Credits: 3