Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing
This AAS degree pathway is designed to introduce students to a comprehensive overview of network security, including general security concepts. Communication security is studied, including remote access, e-mail, the web, directory and file transfer, and wireless data. Common network attacks and Computer forensics are discussed. Cryptography basics are incorporated, and operational/organizational security is discussed as it relates to physical security, disaster recovery, and business continuity. Cloud and virtualization courses are designed to provide students with the technical skills required to install, configure and/or manage many facets of "cloud" infrastructure. Students completing this training will be prepared for multiple industry certifications including the CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cloud+, and CompTIA Cloud Essentials.
Requirements
Students are strongly advised to meet with the Program Director before starting this degree pathway to obtain advisement and proper sequencing of courses.
Required Courses
Application Course
Select one PC Application course (3 credits). Recommend courses are listed below:
| CIS118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| CIS135 | Complete PC Word Processing: Word | 3 |
| CIS145 | Complete PC Database: ACCESS | 3 |
| CIS155 | PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel | 3 |
| CIS167 | Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| CIS202 | Automated Project Management: MS Project | 3 |
| CIS218 | Advanced PC Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Linux Operating System (OS) Course
Select one Linux Operating System (OS) course (3 credits) from below:
| CIS223 | Linux | 3 |
| CNG201 | Linux Configuration: (OS) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Core Requirements
| CNG120 | A+ Certification Preparation | 4 |
| CNG124 | Networking I: Network + | 3 |
| CNG132 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| CNG133 | Firewalls/Network Security | 3 |
| CNG142 | Intro to Cloud Computing Concepts | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Cybersecurity & Cloud Computing Electives
Select a minimum of 12 credits from below. Credits over 12 will reduce the remaining electives below needed to fulfill degree requirements.
| CNG125 | Networking II: Network + | 3 |
| CNG131 | Principles of Information Assurance | 3 |
| CNG136 | Guide to IT Disaster Recovery | 3 |
| CNG202 | Unix/Linux Server Administration | 3 |
| CNG212 | Configuring Windows Server | 4 |
| CNG240 | Virtual Environment Admin | 3 |
| CNG241 | Information Storage and Management | 3 |
| CNG242 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
| CNG243 | Cloud Security and Cyber Law | 3 |
| CNG254 | Data Encryption | 3 |
| CNG256 | Vulnerability Assessment I | 3 |
| CNG257 | Network Defense & Counter Measures | 3 |
| CNG258 | Digital Forensics | 4 |
| CNG259 | Enterprise Security | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12-14 |
Electives
The remaining 11 credits may be taken from any combination of CIS, CNG, CSC, and/or CWB courses to fulfill remaining degree requirements.
General Education Courses
English
Select one course (3 credits) from below:
| ENG121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG131 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Mathematics
Select 3-5 credits of Mathematics (MAT 121 or higher).
| MAT121 | College Algebra | 4 |
| or higher | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3-5 |
Note: Students desiring professional advancement in this field through transfer, especially in Computer Programming should consider taking MAT 201: Calculus I or higher (5 credits) to satisfy general education requirements in mathematics.
General Studies
Select three courses (9 credits) from the
approved elective list.
Recommended categories and courses include
ANY Business & Information Technology, or courses in
Ethics,
Communication and
Management as listed below.
Please Note: CIS and CSC coursework cannot be used to satisfy general education requirements in this program.
Ethics
| MAN230 | Corporate Ethics & Social Resp | 3 |
| PHI205 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| PHI112 | Ethics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Communication
| COM125 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM220 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COM209 | Intrapersonal Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Management
| MAN216 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| MAN226 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MAN241 | Project Management in Organizations | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Required General Education Courses
Total Credit Hours: 60-62
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