Planner for Fast Track Information Assurance and Cybersecurity - Digital Forensics
Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.
Total Credit Hours: a minimum of 61
Purpose: Provides training in computer security disciplines with three specific focus areas: security, digital forensics and networking. These degrees prepare students for entry level positions in information assurance and cybersecurity.
Additional Program Requirements
A grade of C or better is required in each Information Assurance and Cybersecurity program course requirement.
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Mary Wallingsford
| About this concentration: |
Information Assurance and Cybersecurity - Digital Forensics (code AAS.CIS.DIGITAL-FRSC): This program emphasizes the proper handling of digital evidence; the tools and techniques utilized in forensics analysis, the importance of proper documentation and report generation; and the laws and ethics that govern evidence handling. Topics include the proper collection and preservation of digital evidence; the retrieval of evidence from multiple environments and devices; the use of commercial forensics and open source tools; manual recovery techniques; the analysis of collected information; and proper documentation and reporting. This program fully maps to the eight knowledge domains as currently specified by the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3). This program fully prepares students for the Cyber Incident Responder (CIR) exam sponsored by the Defense Cyber Crime Center National Centers of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence program and the Access Data Certified Examiner (ACE).
Note: Only students who are eligible to pursue a Fast Track should use this planner. (See Fast Track Regulation)
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Mary Wallingsford
Term 1
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| CTS 110-Network Essentials | 4 credit hours | ||
| CTS 105-Microcomputer Operating Systems | 3 credit hours |
Term 2
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| CTS 170-Digital Forensics 1 | 3 credit hours | ||
| CJS 111-Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 credit hours |
Term 3
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| CTS 207-Digital Forensics 2 | 4 credit hours | ||
| CTS 140-Network Security Fundamentals | 4 credit hours | ||
| CTS 120-Introduction to UNIX/LINUX | 4 credit hours | ||
| CTS 234-Windows Server | 4 credit hours |
Term 4
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| CTS 209-Digital Forensics 3 | 4 credit hours | ||
| Choose one from the following: CTS 240-Advanced Network Defense OR CTS 242-Network Intrusion Detection and Penetration Testing |
4 credit hours | ||
| Choose one from the following: CJS 215-Criminal Law OR CJS 216-Criminal Evidence and Procedure OR CJS 222-Investigation and Criminalistics |
3-4 credit hours | ||
| STM 103-Professional Skills for STEM | 1 credit hour | ||
| Elective An elective may be required to fulfill the 61 credit requirement for graduation. |
0-1 credit hour |
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