Information Systems Technology, CyberSecurity Concentration, A.A.S.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Systems Technology offering a shared core, and once completed, a selected concentration of Information Systems Specialist or CyberSecurity.

The CyberSecurity Track provides students with comprehensive knowledge of computer and network design in the area of information security. The program enables students to understand the threats that face computers and networks. In addition, the program enables and encourages students to learn essential problem-solving skills, industry best practices, software applications, and core technical skills used by information systems and technology industry professionals. The program also prepares students to take information technology industry certifications, e.g. CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network +, Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT), and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

Prior to acceptance, students must obtain a satisfactory background check. Students must have a grade of “C” or higher in all Information Systems courses.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the A.A.S degree in Information Systems Technology, graduates will be able to do the following:

• Utilize various information security tools given different target systems in different environments
• Implement countermeasures for various types of attacks
• Apply a common ethical hacking methodology
• Design and implement a secure network.
• Install and Manage Enterprise Networking appliances.
• Perform entry-level system administrator duties on Microsoft and Linux based operating systems
• Configure, update, and support Cisco Integrated Services Routers (ISRs)

Opportunities

Graduates are qualified for positions as systems administrators, call center support technicians, hardware and software support technicians, and networking technicians and administrators.

Graduates may continue their education towards a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

Required Courses (60 Hrs)

General Studies (18 Hrs)

• COM 2200 - Introduction to Human Communications 3 hr(s).
• ~ENGL 1104 - Written English I 3-4 hr(s). (“C” or higher required for graduation)
• ~MTH 1207 - Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics 3-4 hr(s). (or higher)
• OFAD 1150 - Computer Concepts and Applications 3 hr(s).
• ~ENGL 1108 - Written English II 3 hr(s). (“C” or higher required for graduation)
• OR
• ~ENGL 1109 - Technical Report Writing 3 hr(s). (“C” or higher required for graduation)
• ~PSYG 1101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 hr(s).
• OR
• ~SCY 1101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 hr(s).

Required Core Courses (30 Hrs)

• INFO 2205 - Information Technology: Hardware and Operating Systems 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2206 - Advanced Hardware and Operating Systems 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2207 - Windows Server Installation and Maintenance 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2230 - Fundamentals of Linux 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2240 - Programming, Data & File Structures 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2250 - Cisco 1 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2251 - Cisco 2 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2256 - Information Security 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2315 - Linux Server Administration 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2995 - Professional Internship and Portfolio Development in Information Systems 3 hr(s).

Concentration Requirements (12 Hrs)

• INFO 2300 - Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems Fundamentals 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2310 - Network Security Fundamentals 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2320 - Ethical Hacking & Systems Defense 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2330 - Introduction to Computer Forensics 3 hr(s).

Model Schedule (60 Hrs)

Fall First Year (15 Hrs)

• ~ENGL 1104 - Written English I 3-4 hr(s). (“C” or higher required for graduation)
• INFO 2205 - Information Technology: Hardware and Operating Systems 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2250 - Cisco 1 3 hr(s).
• ~MTH 1207 - Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics 3-4 hr(s). or higher
• OFAD 1150 - Computer Concepts and Applications 3 hr(s).

Spring First Year (15 Hrs)

• COM 2200 - Introduction to Human Communications 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2206 - Advanced Hardware and Operating Systems 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2251 - Cisco 2 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2256 - Information Security 3 hr(s).
• ~ENGL 1108 - Written English II 3 hr(s).
• OR
• ~ENGL 1109 - Technical Report Writing 3 hr(s).

Fall Second Year (15 Hrs)

• INFO 2207 - Windows Server Installation and Maintenance 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2230 - Fundamentals of Linux 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2240 - Programming, Data & File Structures 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2300 - Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems Fundamentals 3 hr(s).
• ~PSYG 1101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 hr(s).
• OR
• ~SCY 1101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 hr(s).

Spring Second Year (15 Hrs)

• INFO 2310 - Network Security Fundamentals 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2315 - Linux Server Administration 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2320 - Ethical Hacking & Systems Defense 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2330 - Introduction to Computer Forensics 3 hr(s).
• INFO 2995 - Professional Internship and Portfolio Development in Information Systems 3 hr(s).

Notice to All Students

• Annual Notification: All career and technical education courses and programs are offered at Pierpont regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability.
• Advanced Skill Set and Skill Set programs do not qualify for financial aid. Students seeking financial aid eligible degrees may incorporate the classes as electives when their schedule allows or may declare an associate or certificate degree in which the skill set and advanced skill set courses are embedded.
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