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CYBER SECURITY
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
Richland only
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.CYBER.SECURITY
This degree is designed to prepare students for various entry-level technician opportunities in the information security sector with emphasis in cyber security and digital forensics arena in government, private sector, and law enforcement agencies. The program consists of five emphasis leading to the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Students may specialize in the Cyber Defense, Digital Forensics, Information Assurance, Network Security Administration, or System Security Administration.
The Cyber Defense emphasis combines both networking and systems administration fundamentals with a focus on defensive strategies to securing networks and systems.
The Digital Forensics emphasis places emphasis on investigative techniques and digital forensic analysis applicable to computers, mobile, and network devices.
The Information Assurance emphasis places more emphasis on computer operating systems, network security, and incident response to security threats.
The Network Security Administration emphasis combines networking fundamentals with the requisite network security concepts and best practices required to implement and administer secure network environments.
The System Security Administration emphasis combines systems administration fundamentals with the requisite security concepts and best practices required to implement, administer, and harden operating systems.
This program is intended to provide a foundation on which the graduate can build an information security or computer forensic career through expanded experience and/or further education.
| CREDIT HOURS |
(1st YEAR CURRICULUM)
SEMESTER I
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ITCC 1414 | CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| ITSC 1416 | Linux Installation and Configuration OR | 4 |
| ITSC 1405 | Introduction to PC Operating Systems | (4) |
| # POFI 1104 | Computer Fundamentals | 1 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER II
| ITSY 1400 | Fundamentals of Information Security | 4 |
| ITMT 2405 | Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure | 4 |
| ITCC 1440 | CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials OR | 4 |
| ITDF 1400 | Introduction to Digital Forensics OR | (4) |
| ITSC 1425 | Personal Computer Hardware | (4) |
| SPCH 1321 | Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
| 15 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 30 |
A student must complete Semesters I and II, and all courses in one of the following in Semesters III and IV in order to be awarded the AAS in Cyber Security.
#POFI 1104 A student must choose Word Processing Skills or Spreadsheet Skills.
For the Cyber Defense Emphasis, a student must choose: ITSC 1416, ITMT 2405, ITCC 1440.
For the Digital Forensics Emphasis, a student must choose: ITDF 1400.
For the Network Security Administration Emphasis, a student must choose: ITSC 1416, ITDF 1400.
For the System Security Administration Emphasis, a student must choose: ITSC 1416, ITSC 1425.
SEMESTERS I and II
| Semesters I and II Curriculum | 30 | |
SEMESTER III
| ITMT 1457 | Administering a Windows Server Operating System | 4 |
| ITSY 1442 | Information Technology Security | 4 |
| ITSE 1429 | Programming Logic and Design | 4 |
| ++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER IV
| ITSY 2401 | Firewalls and Network Security | 4 |
| ITSC 2425 | Advanced Linux | 4 |
| ITSY 2472 | Ethical Hacking and System Defense OR | 4 |
| ITSY 2486 | Internship-Computer and Information Systems Security | (4) |
| +Elective | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Cyber Defense Emphasis Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
SEMESTERS I and II
| Semesters I and II Curriculum | 30 | |
SEMESTER III
| ITDF 2420 | Digital Forensics Collection OR | 4 |
| ITSE 1429 | Programming Logic and Design | (4) |
| ITDF 1405 | Digital Data Storage Forensics | 4 |
| ITDF 2425 | Digital Forensics Tools | 4 |
| ++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER IV
| ITSY 2442 | Incident Response and Handling | 4 |
| ITDF 2430 | Digital Forensics Analysis | 4 |
| ITDF 2435 | Comprehensive Digital Forensics Project OR | 4 |
| ITDF 2471 | Internship for Digital Forensics | (4) |
| +Elective | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Digital Forensics Emphasis (formerly CYBER CRIME SPECIALIZATION) Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
SEMESTERS I and II
| Semesters I and II Curriculum | 30 | |
SEMESTER III
| ITSE 1429 | Programming Logic and Design | 4 |
| ITSY 2459 | Security Assessment and Auditing | 4 |
| ITSY 1442 | Information Technology | 4 |
| ++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER IV
| ITSY 2442 | Incident Response and Handling | 4 |
| ITSY 2401 | Firewalls and Network Security | 4 |
| ITSY 2441 | Security Management Practices OR | 4 |
| ITSY 2486 | Internship-Computer and Information Systems Security | (4) |
| +Elective | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Information Assurance Emphasis Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
SEMESTERS I and II
| Semesters I and II Curriculum | 30 | |
SEMESTER III
| ITSY 2442 | Incident Response and Handling | 4 |
| ITSE 1429 | Programming Logic and Design | 4 |
| ITSY 2401 | Firewalls and Network Security | 4 |
| ++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER IV
| ITCC 2412 | CCNA 3: Scaling Networks | 4 |
| ITSY 1442 | Information Technology Security | 4 |
| ITSY 2472 | Ethical Hacking and System Defense OR | 4 |
| ITSY 2486 | Internship-Computer and Information Systems Security | (4) |
| +Elective | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Network Security Administration Emphasis Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
SEMESTERS I and II
| Semesters I and II Curriculum | 30 | |
SEMESTER III
| ITSE 1429 | Programming Logic and Design | 4 |
| ITSY 2442 | Incident Response and Handling | 4 |
| ITMT 1457 | Administering a Windows Server Operating System | 4 |
| ++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER IV
| ITSC 2425 | Advanced Linux | 4 |
| ITMT 2404 | Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure | 4 |
| ITSY 2400 | Operating System Security OR | 4 |
| ITSY 2486 | Internship-Computer and Information Systems Security | (4) |
| +Elective | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Network Security Administration Emphasis Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
+Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Sciences.
++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
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DIGITAL FORENSIC ANALYST
Gainful Employment Information(Advanced Technical Certificate)
Richland only
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: ATC.CYBER.DIG.FOR
The Digital Forensic Analyst Certificate is an advanced technical certificate that provides an opportunity for students to acquire advanced specialized knowledge and skills to collect, identify, classify, and analyze digital evidence related to criminal or civil investigations. Those working in this field may be required to testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. In order to award this certificate, students must hold an associate degree or higher degree in the related field (information technology, computer science, criminal justice, accounting, law, or health). Exceptions will be granted for other degrees and junior level status in related areas will be approved by the program coordinator.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| ITDF 1400 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 4 |
| ITDF 1405 | Digital Data Storage Forensics | 4 |
| ITDF 2420 | Digital Forensics Collection | 4 |
| 12 |
SEMESTER II
| ITDF 2425 | Digital Forensics Tools | 4 |
| ITDF 2430 | Digital Forensics Analysis | 4 |
| ITDF 2435 | Comprehensive Digital Forensics Project OR | 4 |
| ITDF 2471 | Internship for Digital Forensics | (4) |
| 12 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 24 |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
