Official Title: Information Assurance and Cybersecurity - Security, A.A.S. (Fast Track Option)
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): The Security concentration prepares students for entry-level careers in information assurance and cybersecurity. Computer security and information assurance concepts are augmented with current industry practices and tools. This program fully maps to the requirements of DHS/NSA Centers of Academic Excellence in 2-Year Education. The program objectives support the CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician) certifications, but does not provide certification exam training or certification testing.
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Mary Wallingsford
