Associate of Science in Cybersecurity

The courses in this degree program provide students with a solid foundation in the tools, techniques, and procedures used by cybersecurity professionalsT. he program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge of emerging trends in cybersecurity and the skills needed for an entry-level career or advancement. Provides preparation for careers such as Cybersecurity Specialist, Information Security Analyst, Cyber Crime Analyst, Incident and Intrusion Analyst, and Vulnerability Analyst for a variety of industries including manufacturing, national security, finance, insurance, and health care. Topics include computer networking fundamentals, computer and network security, ethical hacking principles and methodology, digital forensics techniques, introductory programming, server administration, and security policies and procedures to build cyber resilience. The program courses include hands-on and technical writing assignments to help students develop in-demand skills for the cybersecurity workforce.

50 to 100

The degree program goal is Career Technical Education (CTE) with emphasis on careers in the field of cybersecurity. The program is not selective and does not have any mandatory fees.

 

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Evaluate and communicate the human role in security systems with an emphasis on ethics, social engineering vulnerabilities, and training.
2. Assess security risks and identify methods to minimize their threat and/or impact.
3. Demonstrate the ability to locate technical resources to resolve security-related issues with networking hardware and software.
4. Apply risk management concepts to develop policies and procedures following security best practices.

The associated occupations related to the program include Cybersecurity Analyst, Cybersecurity Technician, Cybersecurity Specialist, Penetration and Vulnerability Tester, Cyber Crime Analyst, Cyber Crime Investigator, Computer Information Systems Manager, and Network Technician. All of the annual openings for these computer networking related occupations have entry-level wages above the California Family Needs Calculator hourly wage (living wage) for one adult ($20.63 in Orange County). Typical entry-level hourly wages are in a range between $21.38 and $40.96. Experienced workers can expect to earn wages between $35.60 and $71.00, which are higher than the living wage estimate. Orange County’s average wages are below the average statewide wage of $41.03 for these occupations. {Center of Excellence, Program Endorsement Brief, November 2021).

Program completers are anticipated to acquire competencies in the areas of computer and network security, ethical hacking principles and methodology, digital forensics techniques, introductory programming, server administration, and security policies and procedures to build cyber resilience.

The required core courses may be taken in any order, but it is recommended that students take these courses in the order listed below.

TERM 1 (6 units)	TERM 2 (6 units)
CYBR C101 Introduction to Cybersecurity	CST C158 Server+
CST C128 Network+	CIS C157 Introduction to Python Programming

TERM 3 (6 units)	TERM 4 (3 units)
Elective #1	Elective #3
Elective #2

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
CYBR C101	Introduction to Cybersecurity	3	Y1, S1
CST C128	Network+	3	Y1, S1
CST C158	Server+	3	Y1, S2
CIS C157	Introduction to Python Programming	3	Y1, S2
CYBR C132	Introduction to Ethical Hacking	3	Y2
CYBR C150	Introduction to Digital Forensics	3	Y2
CYBR C160	Introduction to Incident Response	3	Y2
CYBR C170	Cybercrime and CSIRT Coordination	3	Y2
CYBR C225	Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance	3	Y2
CYBR C227	Cyber-Physical Security: Protecting Critical	3	Y2
CYBR C230	Infrastructure  Network Security (Security+)	3	Y2
CYBR C234	Web Application Security	3	Y2
CYBR C242	PenTest+	3	Y2
CYBR C250	Intermediate Digital Forensics	3	Y2
CYBR C255	Cybersecurity Analyst+	3	Y2
CYBR C256	Mobile Device Forensics	3	Y2
CYBR C260	Intermediate Incident Response	3	Y2
CYBR C270	Certified Information Systems Security Professional	3	Y2
CYBR C271	Become a Security Consultant	3	Y2
CYBR C280	Advanced Digital Forensics & Incident Response Capstone	3	Y2
CYBR C291	CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner	3	Y2
CST C191A	CompTIA Linux+	3	Y2

This is a distinct program at the College in the Cybersecurity (CYBR) program and the most closely related is Information Technology.

Long Beach City College, Glendale Community College, Saddleback College, and Rio Hondo College have similar programs.

50 to 100