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Planner for Information Assurance and Cybersecurity - Security (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 - 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)

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  
Electives 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 120-Introduction to UNIX/LINUX  
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    
CTS 140-Network Security Fundamentals  
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     
Social & Behavioral Science GER  
Students must satisfy the diversity requirement simultaneously as they satisfy the Social & Behavioral Science general education requirement.
3 credit hours    
CTS 131-Networking 2  
4 credit hours     
STM 103-Professional Skills for STEM   1 credit hour     
Elective
Electives may be required to fulfill the 61 credit requirement for graduation.
0-3 credit hours    

 

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