Planner for Information Assurance and Cybersecurity - Digital Forensics (A.A.S.)
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 - 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).
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Mary Wallingsford
Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.
Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________
Term 1
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 OR ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers OR ENG 121-Composition and Literature Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirement. |
3 credit hours | ||
| MAT 137-College Algebra Students may select a more advanced general education mathematics course if qualified. |
3 credit hours | ||
| CTP 103-Theories and Applications of Digital Technology | 4 credit hours | ||
| CTS 105-Microcomputer Operating Systems | 3 credit hours | ||
| BIO 135-Principles of Nutrition | 3 credit hours |
Term 2
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 OR ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers Elective may be required to fulfill the 61 credit requirement for graduation.  |
0-3 credit hours | ||
| CTP 194-Ethics and the Information Age | 3 credit hours | ||
| CTS 110-Network Essentials |
4 credit hours | ||
| 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 | ||
Social & Behavioral Sciences GER  |
3 credit hours | ||
| Elective Elective may be required to fulfill the 61 credit requirement for graduation. |
0-1 credit hours |
Term 4
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| CTS 209-Digital Forensics 3 |
4 credit hours | ||
| CTS 240-Advanced Network Defense OR CTS 242-Network Intrusion Detection and Penetration Testing |
4 credit hours | ||
| CTS 234-Windows Server |
4 credit hours | ||
| 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 |
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