Planner for Fast Track Information Assurance and Cybersecurity - Security
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.
| About this concentration: |
Information Assurance and Cybersecurity - Security (code AAS.CIS.SECURITY): This program emphasizes computer security and information assurance concepts augmented with current accepted industry practices. Topics cover threats and vulnerabilities, prevention at the technical (hardware and software) and human levels, detection, response, and management aspects of security. This program of study fully maps to National Security Telecommunications and System Security Instruction (NSTISSI) 4011 and 4013 standards. This program provides partial foundation for the CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Network Associate)
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 105-Microcomputer Operating Systems | 3 credit hours | ||
| CTS 110-Network Essentials | 4 credit hours |
Term 2
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| CTS 120-Introduction to UNIX/LINUX | 4 credit hours | ||
| CTS 140-Network Security Fundamentals | 4 credit hours |
Term 3
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| CTS 234-Windows Server | 4 credit hours | ||
| CTS 130-Networking 1 | 4 credit hours | ||
| CTS 222-UNIX/LINUX System Administration OR CTS 170-Digital Forensics 1 |
3-4 credit hours |
Term 4
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| CTS 240-Advanced Network Defense | 4 credit hours | ||
| CTS 242-Network Intrusion Detection and Penetration Testing | 4 credit hours | ||
| CTS 131-Networking 2 | 4 credit hours | ||
| STM 103-Professional Skills for STEM | 1 credit hour | ||
| Electives Electives may be required to fulfill the 61 credit requirement for graduation. |
0-3 credit hours |
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