Associate of Applied Science - Global Cybersecurity Investigations

Global Cybersecurity Investigations gives students a firm foundation in conducting cyber investigations for devices including desktops, laptops, the IoTs, the cloud, mobile and other sensors. Students learn how to find digital footprints, deleted files, deleted emails, etc. Students gain an understanding of international privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and POPI compliance for cloud and IoT investigations.

The Associate of Applied Science in Global Cybersecurity Investigations program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in data recovery services at businesses, government, and law enforcement agencies. Upon graduation, students will be able to: • Properly acquire digital data from a variety of sources including different hard drive types, cell phones, cloud and IoT

• Understand a variety of computer platforms and how data is stored in order to properly analyze the evidence or recover lost files. • Determine and design an appropriate plan for identifying, securing and gathering evidence in a case. • Apply ethics while conducting investigations and apply the principles in their professional and personal lives. • Understand international privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and POPI compliance for cloud and IoT investigations • Communicate effectively with other members of a team, corporation or clients in order to investigate the cybercrime or incident and provide a viable solution.