Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems - Cyber Defense - (AS969)

The Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems - Cyber Defense program will provide students with a strong foundation needed in the field of Cyber Defense. The program will focus on established methodologies in cyber defense and will provide them with applicable skills in Windows and Linux operating systems security and administration, secure network design and implementation, web security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, risk assessment, management and mitigation techniques, and security policy/standards used to appropriately defend the various domains of information security to control access and reduce organizational risk.

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to: • Apply Information security to the various security domains using defense through administrative, technical and physical controls. • Design secure networks and apply a defense in depth strategy. • Apply operating system security and administration on Linux and Windows. • Discuss risk management strategies and assessment approaches. • Analyze security policy writing and evaluate appropriate application of policies at the organizational level.