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Mary Rees
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South Central Coast
Moorpark College
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Program Details
Cybersecurity Penetration Tester
New Program
Computer Infrastructure and Support (070800)
01/09/19
Catalog Description
The Cyber security Penetration Tester Proficiency Award prepares students for entry-level cyber security jobs. Students who complete the award will be able to secure networks by performing penetration testing, security audits, assist with investigations, and oversee security policies. Course choices include network security, ethical hacking, advanced Linux and scripting, and python security. Students completing this 12-unit award can continue obtaining cyber security professional certification.
The Program Learning Outcomes and program assessments are as follows:
- Identify security problems through penetration testing including testing windows based systems, Linux systems, and websites.
- Demonstrate proficiency to solve common networking security problems using products or strategies learned in the classroom to validate security by performing penetration testing.
- Demonstrate the ability to use technical resources to solve security related threats.
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Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Students pursuing this Proficiency Award can continue towards a cyber security AS degree.Industry Labor Market information shows strong demand in cyber security. These security courses will provide the fundamental training to help students seeking employment in a cyber security related career.
The Program Learning Outcomes and program assessments are as follows:
· Identify security problems through penetration testing including testing windows based systems, Linux systems, and websites. The following is the program assessment: Given a varied network topology, 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 validate security by performing penetration testing. The following is the program assessment: Given a security problem requiring troubleshooting use varied software tools to recommend a solution to the security vulnerability
· Demonstrate the ability to use technical resources to solve security related threats. The following is the program assessment: Given a security related lab scenario students will use the Internet to mitigate the security vulnerability.
Course Units and Hours
11
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Course Report
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNSE M82 | Introduction to Network Security | 3 | Yr. 1, Fall |
| CNSE M84 | Certified Ethical Hacker | 3 | Yr. 1, Fall |
| CNSE M56 | Advanced Linux and Scripting | 3 | Yr. 1, Spring |
| CNSE M57 | Scripting and Security Management | 2 | Yr. 1, Spring |
| Requirements | Course # | Course Name | Units | Sequence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required Core: | CNSE M82 | Introduction to Network Security | 3 | Yr. 1, Fall |
| (Four courses) | CNSE M84 | Certified Ethical Hacker | 3 | Yr. 1, Fall |
| CNSE M56 | Advanced Linux and Scripting | 3 | Yr. 1, Spring | |
| CNSE M57 | Scripting and Security Management | 2 | Yr. 1, Spring |
Required Core Units: 11 units
Total Units: 11 units
Supporting Documents
South Central Coast Regional Questions
Submission Details
10/29/18 - 05:33 PM
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