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Catalog 2017-18 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Cybersecurity


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Important Information


Short Description


This program prepares students for entry-level careers in information systems security. The program emphasizes computer and network security and information assurance concepts augmented with current industry-standard techniques.

Type of Credential


Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Program Code


574

Contacts and Additional Information


Program Coordinator:

CCBC Essex, Noell Damron
443-840-2811 or ndamron@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Semester Sequence


This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses .

Semester 2


Semester 4


Short Session 2


  • Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for This Program*


General Education Requirements and Electives - 18-20 Credits


General Education Requirements:


General Education Electives:


Choose a course in each category from the list of approved General Education Courses. One course must be a Diversity course.

  • Arts and Humanities (CMNS 101  recommended) 3 Credit(s).
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 3-4 Credit(s).
  • Mathematics 3-4 Credit(s).
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s).

Program Requirements and Electives - 42 Credits


Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*


Note


*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Program Description


This program prepares students for entry-level careers in information systems security. The program emphasizes computer and network security and information assurance concepts augmented with current industry-standard techniques. Topics cover threats and vulnerabilities, prevention at the technical (hardware and software) and human levels, detection, response, and the management aspects of security. The curriculum blends “leading edge” theory with a large amount of hands-on experiences for the purpose of developing confident and professional technicians.

Program Outcomes


Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

  1. apply software patches to operating systems and applications;
  2. assess a system’s security vulnerabilities using appropriate resources;
  3. use standard software tools to detect attempted security breaches of computer systems; and
  4. implement system security defenses.

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