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Collaborate with others to solve cybersecurity problems. Communicate professionally in formal and informal situations to diverse audiences. Apply risk analysis methodologies to identify potential vulnerabilities, associated impacts, and recommend appropriate responses. Apply knowledge of regulatory and legal requirements to ensure compliance. Delineate differences between the moral, behavioral, ethical, and legal ramifications found in the cybersecurity world. Compare and contrast offensive and defensive resources used in cybersecurity ecosystems/environment. Identify perpetrators, their resources, and their motivations in cyberspace. Identify and describe basic security issues of operating systems. Describe the fundamental concepts, technologies, components, vulnerabilities, and issues related to networks. Apply appropriate protocols, tools, and techniques to maximize security in the network environment. Understand the interaction between security and system usability and the importance for minimizing the effects of security mechanisms. Analyze common security failures and identify specific design principles that have been violated. Apply cyber defense methods to prepare a system to repel attacks. Describe cyber defense tools, methods, and components. Explain the fundamental components, concepts, and application of cybersecurity principles.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to: Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.Ĭourses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.ĪAS/3097 Information Technology: Network and Cyber SecurityĪAS/3160 IT and Power Systems Security What You’ll Learn Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:įield of Interest Computer and Information Technology Type Associate Degree Academic Plan Cybersecurity (DEG) Academic Plan Code 3197 Total Credits Required 61-74 Catalog Year 2021-2022 Effective Term Fall 2021 Program Notes