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.
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 for CNSE Cybersecurity AS Degree – Recommended Sequence
Title |
Description |
Comment |
*Certification |
Units |
Format |
Block 1 -Complete all Block 1 courses which establish a foundation. Can be taken concurrently |
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M01 |
Networking Fundamentals |
CompTIA Network+ Plus Exam# N10-008 |
Yes |
4 |
Online |
|
M06 |
Fundamentals of IT Essentials: PC Hardware & Software |
CompTIA A+ Exam#'s 220-1101 & 1102 |
Yes |
4 |
Online |
| M18 | Cisco Systems Computer Networking A | Cisco CCNA Sem 1 + 2 | Yes | 4 | HyFlex |
|
M30 |
Windows Admin |
Microsoft Windows Exam |
Yes |
3 |
Hybrid |
|
M55 |
Linux+ Admin |
CompTIA Exam Exam# XKO-004 |
Yes |
3 |
Online |
|
M57 |
Scripting for Security Management |
BASH and Python |
No |
3 |
Online |
|
M82 |
Introduction to Network Security |
CompTIA Security+ Exam# SY0-601 |
Yes |
3 |
Hybrid |
| M80 | Internship in Computer Network Systems Engineering/Cybersecurity | Contact Dept for Details, Internship Prep, etc | No | 1 | Remote |
Legend – *Cert=Certification, U=Units, Diff=Difficulty Level, 3 is very hard, 2 is hard, 1 is foundational.
Units from Group A (3 to 4 Units) and Units from Group B (5 Units), total Major Units: 33 - 37
Restrictive Electives: Group A
Title |
Description |
Comment |
*Certification |
U |
Format |
|
Block 2 – After completion of Block 1 courses, select any 5 courses |
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M13 |
Internetworking & TCP/IP |
Wireshark + Protocols |
No |
4 |
Online |
| M19 | Cisco 2 + 3 | CCNA Prep | Yes | 4 | HyFlex |
|
M31 |
Windows Server |
Microsoft Server Exam |
Yes |
3 |
Hybrid |
| Restrictive Electives: Group B | |||||
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M56 |
Adv Linux Admin |
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Comptia CASP Exam |
Yes |
3 |
Online |
|
M67 |
VMware |
Vmware Exam VCP Exam |
Yes |
3 |
Class |
|
M83 |
Digital Forensics |
EX-Council Exam |
Yes |
3 |
Class |
|
M84 |
Cert Ethical Hacker |
EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker Exam |
Yes |
3 |
Class |
|
M86 |
Palo Alto Firewalls |
Firewall Admin PCCSA Exam |
Yes |
3 |
Class |
|
M100 |
Cert Sec Analyst |
CompTIA CySA+ Exam CS0-001 |
Yes |
3 |
Online |
|
M105 |
AWS Cloud Foundations |
AWS Cloud Practitioner |
Yes |
3 |
Online |
|
M106 |
AWS Cloud Architect |
AWS Solutions Architect |
Yes |
3 |
Online |
| M111 | Azure Cloud Fundamentals | Azure Fundamentals Certification | Yes | 3 | Online |
|
M170 |
Cert Cloud Security |
(ISC)2 Cloud Security Exam |
Yes |
3 |
Online |
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.