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8/22/2024 2:47:09 PM

Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, Associate in Applied Science

Pathway:

Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Certificate Type:

Associate in Applied Science

Curriculum Code:

CIS.CYB.AAS (C207S)

Total Program Credits: 60-62

The Cybersecurity and Information Assurance program provides a foundation in computing and network security and provides students with the skills necessary to obtain positions as cybersecurity analysts, specialists, engineers, and technical security support personnel. Coursework will prepare students for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exams and offers courses required in the first two years of a bachelor degree. Students should note that four-year colleges and universities vary in specific course and transfer requirements. The student should consult the program coordinator, as well as the catalog and/or admissions advisor at the four-year college or university to which transfer is intended.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance program, the graduate will be able to:
  1. Describe hardware and software components of client computers, servers and networks in order to identify their areas of vulnerability.
  2. Design and implement secure networks that protects users and data from unauthorized access.
  3. Identify, assess and remediate vulnerabilities to practice on-going network maintenance and monitoring.
  4. Design and deploy layered defense mechanisms to protect a complex network.
  5. Apply forensics techniques to computers and wired and wireless networks.
  6. Develop information assurance polices and practices to protect information within an organization.

(Reviewed Summer 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 101 Computer Systems & Business Applications

Core Course

3

OR
CIS 102 Professional Information Technology and Computer Science

Core Course

3

 
CIS 105 A+ PC Hardware & Software

Core Course

3

CIS 177 Introduction to Linux

Core Course

3

 
CIS 210 # Data Communications & Networking Fundamentals

Core Course

3

OR
CIS 216 # Introduction to Networks CCNA

Core Course

3

 
RHT 101 # English Rhetoric & Composition I

Communications Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events (if intending to transfer).

Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 125 # Discrete Mathematics for Computing

Core Course

4

OR
MAT 110 # College Algebra

Core Course

3

OR
MAT 111 # Pre-Calculus

Core Course

5

OR
MAT 114 # Plane Trigonometry

Core Course

3

 
CIS 176 LAN Administration: Windows Server

Core Course

3

OR
CIS 179 # Linux System Administration

Core Course

3

 
CIS 212 # Internetworking, Routing and Switching

Core Course

3

OR
CIS 217 # Switching, Routing, Wireless Essentials CCNA

Core Course

3

 
CIS 277 # Command Processing and Scripting

Core Course

3

 
RHT 102 # English Rhetoric and Composition II

Communications Gen-ed

3

OR
SPE 101 # Principles of Effective Speaking

Communications Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:15-17
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). If intending to transfer, create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers and attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.

Notes: CIS 125◊, MAT 110◊, MAT 111◊, MAT 114◊: Meets the Mathematics and/or Science general education requirement.

Grade of ‘C’ or high is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102. Students must complete RHT 101, with SPE 101, or RHT 101 with RHT 102. Students intending to transfer are encouraged to complete all three courses: RHT 101, RHT 102 and SPE 101 to meet university requirements.

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 108 Introduction to Python

Core Course

3

OR
CIS 121 Introduction to Programming

Core Course

3

 
CIS 220 # Introduction to Network Security

Core Course

3

Take Credits Humanities or Fine Arts

Humanities or Fine Arts Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Program Electives

Program Elective

6

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop. (Minus the GECC Credential)

Semester Four: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 226 # Advanced Network Security

Core Course

3

Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Program Electives

Program Elective

9

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan and apply to your transfer institution(s) if intending to transfer. Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)

Program Electives (15):

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 218 # Enterprise Networking, Security, Automation CCNA

Core Course

3

CIS 227 # Vulnerability Analysis & Ethical Hacking

Core Course

3

CIS 229 # Information Assurance Ethics, Management and Policy

Core Course

3

CIS 231 # Information Assurance Risk, Continuity and Governance

Core Course

3

CIS 236 Introduction to Wireless LAN Administration

Core Course

3

CIS 238 # Introduction to Computer Forensics

Core Course

3

CIS 240 # Advanced Computer Forensics

Core Course

3

(Select courses that meet the requirements of your transfer college.)

See Associate in Applied Science Graduation Requirements by discipline: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2024-2025/triton-college-catalog/applied-science-programs/associate-in-applied-science-degree-requirements/

See CIS course descriptions.

Chairperson: Daniel Grigoletti, Ext. 3354; email: danielgrigoletti@triton.edu

 KEY
(AAS/CERT)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)