Associate in Science: Cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity program prepares students for careers as security analysts. Students who complete the program will be able to secure networks by performing penetration testing, security audits, digital forensics and investigations, developing security policies, and providing overall security guidance to organizations.
The Moorpark College Cybersecurity A.S. degree is recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a National Center of Execellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-CD). This is a rigorous designation that ensures graduates are well prepared for cutting edge Cybersecurity jobs. Learn more about the NCAE-CD designation.
Topics include network security, Windows and Linux security, intruder detection systems and firewalls, web security and protocols, virtualization and cloud security, and security policies and procedures.
Required courses Recommended Sequence
Block 1 -Complete all Block 1 courses which establish a foundation.
Can be taken concurrently
M01 Networking Fundamentals (4 Units) Online
CompTIA Network+ Plus Exam# N10-008
Certification Available
M06 Fundamentals of IT Essentials: PC Hardware & Software
(4 Units) Online
CompTIA A+, Exam#'s 220-1101 & 1102
Certification Available
M18 Cisco Systems Computer Networking A (4 Units) Hyflex
Cisco CCNA Sem 1 + 2
Certification Available
M30 Windows Admin (3 Units) Hybrid
Microsoft Windows 10 Exam 70-697/8
Certification Available
M55 Linux+ Admin (3 Units) Online
CompTIA Exam, Exam# XKO-004
Certification Available
M57 Scripting for Security Management (3 Units) Online
BASH and Python
M82 Introduction to Network Security (3 Units) Hybrid
CompTIA Security+, Exam# SY0-601
Certification Available
M80 Internship in Computer Network Systems Engineering/Cybersecurity
(1 Unit) Remote
Contact Dept for Details, Internship Prep, etc
3-4 Units from Group A, and 5 Units from Group B
Total Major Units: 33 - 37
Block 2 – After completion of Block 1 courses, select any 5 courses
Restrictive Electives Group A:
M13 Internetworking & TCP/IP (4 Units) Online
Wireshark + Protocols
M19 Cisco 2 + 3 (4 Units) Hyflex
CCNA Prep
Certification Available
M31 Windows Server (3 Units) Hybrid
Microsoft Server Exam
Certification Available
Restrictive Electives Group B: Students begin program with Group A courses, then complete Group B courses. Students can continue with any Group B courses once Group A foundational courses are completed.
M56 Adv Linux Admin (3 Units) Online
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner
Comptia CASP Exam
Certification Available
M67 VMware (3 Units) Class
Vmware Exam VCP Exam
Certification Available
M83 Digital Forensics (3 Units) Class
EX-Council Exam
Certification Available
M84 Cert Ethical Hacker (3 Units) Class
EC-Council CEH Exam 312-50
Certification Available
M86 Palo Alto Firewalls (3 Units) Class
Firewall Admin PCCSA Exam
Certification Available
M100 Cert Sec Analyst (3 Units) Online
CompTIA CySA+ Exam CS0-001
Certification Available
M105 Cloud Practitioner (3 Units) Online
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Certification Available
M106 Cloud Architect (3 Units) Online
AWS cloud Architect
Certification Available
M111 Azure Cloud Fundamentals (3 Units) Online
Azure Fundamentals Certification
Certification Available
M170 Cert Cloud Security (3 Units) Online
(ISC)2 Cloud Security Exam
Certification Available