Cyber Security Associate in Science

The Cyber Security Associate in Science Degree provides the skills for students to become highly skilled computer systems security professionals and to train individuals for entry-level positions as data security analyst, systems security administrators, and network security administrators. In this program, students will master the latest security technologies and will examine the issues of information security awareness, network security hardware, systems and network security planning and defense, network security organization, and the legal and ethical issues associated with cybersecurity. This degree requires 33 units.

100-150

Outcome 1:	Use a working vocabulary of cyber-security terminology.
Outcome 2:	Assess and implement continuous network monitoring and provide real-time security solutions.
Outcome 3:	Assess cyber-security risk management policies in order to adequately protect an organization's critical information and assets.

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing industries for business and federal government computer systems. Recommended by the Business Division advisory group, the Cyber Security AS degree will provide students with required skills and will help them obtain an entry level position in the field of Cybersecurity or transfer to a University program.

Required Courses (12 units) from Level One (Technician)	Units
CIS 107 F	Introduction to Operating Systems	3
CIS 109 F	Personal Computer Security	2
CIS 160 F	Introduction to Cyber Security	3
CIS 180 F	Introduction to Networking Concepts	4
Required Courses (9 units) from Level Two (Analyst)		Units
CIS 183 F	Network Security Fundamentals	3
CIS 222 F	Computer Scripting	3
CIS 290 F	Linux / UNIX Operating System	3
Required Courses (12 units) from Level Three (Master)		Units
CIS 165 F	Cyber Security and Networking/Web	3
CIS 166 F	Cyber Security and Operating Systems	3
CIS 168 F	Cyber Security Software Tools	3
CIS 171 F	Ethical Hacking	3
Total Units		33

Business / Computer Information Systems

Cypress, Santa Ana, Coast

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