Cybersecurity Associate in Science

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Program Overview

The Cybersecurity Associate in Science program prepares students for the critical and growing need for cybersecurity personnel through hands-on experience along with simulation training and group/team-based learning to simulate a professional work environment.

The program provides students with the knowledge and skills for securing computers, applications and networks, identifying threats, responding to cyberattacks and mitigating their impact. Upon successful completion, students will have the training to defend computer systems; scan, footprint, and enumerate networks; perform penetration testing of applications, wireless networks, and mobile platforms; collect and analyze digital forensic evidence; and conduct incident response investigations.

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Program Details

The A.S. degree is designed for students who are looking for immediate entry into a career upon graduation. Most program courses directly relate to the identified career area. The remaining courses are comprised of general education courses.

Students are taught to:

Defend computer systems
Scan, footprint, and enumerate networks
Perform penetration testing of applications, wireless networks, and mobile platforms
Collect and analyze digital forensic evidence
Conduct incident response investigations.