Cybersecurity

The goal of the Associate of Science in Cybersecurity is to prepare students for entry-level employment in the field of Information Technology. The Associate of Science in Cybersecurity prepares students to work in the Information Security and Assurance (ISA) industry. Emphasis is placed on methods for protecting information systems and data from cyber incidents through policy analysis, information systems security, ethical hacking, and digital forensics. The Cybersecurity curriculum follows the National Training Standard for Information Systems Security designation sponsored by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Students who successfully complete the Associate of Science in Cybersecurity will be able to: • Identify and discuss the foundational technical concepts, industry standards, and state and federal legislation concerning the security of information and technology assets and the effects it has on managerial roles and organizational policies; • Define and identify risk, perform vulnerability assessments, and conduct penetration testing on various network technologies following applicable ethics and code of conduct; • Design, implement, and maintain a complete enterprise security strategy for various endpoints, cloud technology, and wired and wireless networks; • Discuss, develop, and implement a security awareness training program as it pertains to various levels of information and technology assets; and • Communicate and understand the history of computer forensics and cybercrime in order to establish procedures for identifying, acquiring, and handling digital evidence in the event of a computer or network related incident or crime.

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The Computer Information Systems Department at San Diego City College strongly advocates for the inclusion of an Associate of Science in Cybersecurity. As part of our mission, we seek to prepare students for entry-level employment in the field of Information Technology. To this end, the Associate of Science in Cybersecurity is designed to provide students with training in the methodologies for protecting information systems and data from cyber incidents. Students receive hands-on experience in the fundamentals of policy analysis and design, information systems security, ethical hacking, and computer forensics. The Associate of Science is often used by students who already have Associate or Bachelor’s Degrees who want to change careers or enhance their skills. The Associate of Science in Cybersecurity is ideal for students seeking to be trained in a field different from their previous work experience, and offers an affordable alternative to more costly private college, university programs, and other learning organizations in this field of study.

Courses Required for the Major: INWT 101 Introduction to Information Security, 3.0 units (Fall 1) INWT 111 Windows Desktop Professional, 3.0 units (Fall 1) INWT 112 Windows Server Professional, 3.0 units (Spring 1) INWT 120 Network+ Certification Training, 4.0 units (Fall 1) INWT 140 Security+ Certification Training, 3.0 units (Spring 1) INWT 145 Linux+ Certification Training, 4.0 units (Spring 1) INWT 170 Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CSA+) Certification Training, 3.0 units (Fall 2) INWT 200 Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) Certification Training, 4.0 units (Fall 2) INWT 205 CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Certification Training, 4.0 units (Spring 2) INWT 210 Introduction to Computer Forensics Investigation, 3.0 units (Fall 2) Select ONE from the following: INWT 100 Survey of Operating Systems, 4.0 units (Fall 1) INWT 105 Project+ Certification Training, 4.0 units (Spring 2) INWT 135 Certified Secure Computer User, 3.0 units (Fall 1) BUSE 092 Introduction to Business Communication, 3.0 units (Fall 1) Total Units: 37-38