Information Systems Security

General Education - 21-23 Credits

Core Program Requirements - 44 Credits

• DCOM 101 - Introduction to Data Communications 3 Credits.
• DCOM 142 - Introduction to Linux/UNIX 3 Credits.
• DCOM 211 - Introduction to Firewalls 4 Credits.
• DCOM 212 - Introduction to Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems 4 Credits.
• DCOM 214 - Operating Systems Security 4 Credits.
• DCOM 215 - Ethical Hacking and Systems Defense 4 Credits.
• DCOM 217 - Cisco I - Network Fundamentals 4 Credits.
• DCOM 218 - Cisco II - Routing Protocols and Concepts 4 Credits.
• DCOM 219 - Cisco III - LAN Switching and Wireless 4 Credits.
• DCOM 220 - Cisco IV - Accessing the WAN 4 Credits.
• DCOM 252 - Advanced Protocols 3 Credits.
• DCOM 258 - Introduction to Information Security 3 Credits.

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 65-67*

* A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101  course, Transitioning to College, went into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101  during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the degree to 66-68 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

Semester Sequence

Suggested Sequence for Completion of Degree Requirements 

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.

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.