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Mary Rees
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South Central Coast
Moorpark College
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Program Details
Cybersecurity
New Program
Computer Infrastructure and Support (070800)
01/01/19
The Cybersecurity program prepares students for careers as security analysts. Students who complete the program will be able to secure networks by performing penetration testing, security audits, digital forensics and investigations, develop security policies,and provide overall security guidance to organizations. Topics include network security, Windows and Linux security, intruder detection systems and firewalls, web security and protocols, virtualization and cloud security, and security policies and procedures.To obtain an Associate of Science degree in Cybersecurity, students must complete the following:
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Program Proposal Attributes
- A.S. Degree (S)
The Computer Networking Systems Engineering: Cybersecurity - Associate in Science degree will provide students with theory and applied skills needed for entry-level career opportunities in cybersecurity. Courses cover a wide array of cybersecurity skills including beginning and advanced Linux administration, Windows Server administration, digital forensics, network penetration testing, programming and scripting, firewall security, and overall security policies and procedures. All courses help prepare students to pass a variety of cybersecurity certification exams sought by local employers.
The Program Learning Outcome are as follows:
• Build and maintain secure networks that includes varied systems such as a virtual system, windows system, Linux system, firewall, wireless devices, and a website on the cloud. The assessment is as follows: given a varied network topology and addressing scheme, students will configure and secure the network and provide appropriate logging and monitoring.
• Demonstrate proficiency to solve common networking security problems using products or strategies learned in the classroom to design and implement a workable solution. The assessment is as follows: given a security problem requiring troubleshooting use varied software tools to solve assigned problems.
• Demonstrate the ability to use technical resources to solve security related threats. The assessment is as follows: given a security related lab scenario students will use the Internet to mitigate the security vulnerability.
Course Units and Hours
n/a
31-33
60
Course Report
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNSE M01 | Networking Fundamentals | 4 | Yr. 1, Fall |
| CNSE M30 | MS Windows Administration | 3 | Yr. 1, Fall |
| CNSE M55 | Linux Networking and System Administration | 3 | Yr. 1, Fall |
| CNSE M82 | Introduction to Network Security | 3 | Yr. 1, Spring |
| CNSE M13 | Internetworking and TCP/IP | 4 | Yr. 1, Spring |
| CNSE M18 | Cisco System Computer Networking 1 and 2 | 4 | Yr. 2, Fall |
| CNSE M100 | Cybersecurity Analyst | 3 | Yr. 2, Fall |
| CNSE M84 | Certified Ethical Hacker | 3 | Yr. 2, Spring |
| CNSE M170 | CCSP Cloud Security | 3 | Yr. 2, Fall |
| CNSE M67 | VMware vSphere Fundamentals | 3 | Yr. 2, Fall |
| CNSE M56 | Linux Advanced Admin | 3 | Yr. 2, Spring |
| CNSE M57 | Scripting and Security Management | 2 | Yr. 2, Spring |
| CNSE M83 | Intro Computer Forensics | 3 | Yr. 2, Fall |
| CNSE M86 | Firewall Administration | 3 | Yr. 2, Spring |
| CNSE M31 | MS Windows Network Server | 3 | Yr. 2, Spring |
| Requirements | Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (Five courses) | CNSE M01 | Networking Fundamentals | 4 | Yr. 1, Fall |
| CNSE M30 | MS Windows Administration | 3 | Yr. 1, Fall | |
| CNSE M55 | Linux Networking and System Administration | 3 | Yr. 1, Fall | |
| CNSE M82 | Introduction to Network Security | 3 | Yr. 1, Spring | |
| CNSE M13 | Internetworking and TCP/IP | 4 | Yr. 1, Spring | |
| Elective: (Select 5 courses) | CNSE M18 | Cisco System Computer Networking 1 and 2 | 4 | Yr. 2, Fall |
| CNSE M100 | Cybersecurity Analyst | 3 | Yr. 2, Fall | |
| CNSE M84 | Certified Ethical Hacker | 3 | Yr. 2, Spring | |
| CNSE M170 | CCSP Cloud Security | 3 | Yr. 2, Fall | |
| CNSE M67 | VMware vSphere Fundamentals | 3 | Yr. 2, Fall | |
| CNSE M56 | Linux Advanced Admin | 3 | Yr. 2, Spring | |
| CNSE M57 | Scripting and Security Management | 2 | Yr. 2, Spring | |
| CNSE M83 | Intro Computer Forensics | 3 | Yr. 2, Fall | |
| CNSE M86 | Firewall Administration | 3 | Yr. 2, Spring | |
| CNSE M31 | MS Windows Network Server | 3 | Yr. 2, Spring |
Required Core Units: 17.0 Units
Elective Units: 14.0 – 16.0 Units
Total Major Requirements: 31.0 – 33.0 Units
MC GE: 27.5 Units
Double-Count: 0 Units
Electives: 0 – 1.5 Units
Total Degree Units = 60 Units
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11/30/18 - 11:59 AM
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