What You’ll Learn

Computer Information Technology/Cybersecurity Program

Objectives

The associate degree in Cybersecurity program prepares students either for transfer to a related bachelor’s degree program in Cybersecurity or for employment in various entry-level information security analyst and risk/vulnerability analyst positions in network security administration. Cyber-related offense detection and prevention, Problem-solving and analytical thinking are emphasized throughout the program, with a hands-on approach to learning. Additionally, this Cybersecurity program covers substantial areas that deal with cybersecurity management, incident response, and security threat assessment, which requires students to be creators of knowledge and inventors of processes.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Computer Information Technology Cybersecurity program will be able to:

• Solve cybersecurity challenges by analyzing problems, managing, and storing data, logic and critical thinking, and interpreting results for relevance, accuracy, and consistency.
• Recognize current solution patterns for common problems and adapt those solutions to new situations.
• Configure and operate computing systems to meet the operational and cybersecurity needs of an organization.
• Identify and have some familiarity with tools and techniques for vulnerability and penetration testing of systems.
• Evaluate and develop risk management policies to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of an
  organization’s information and assets.
• Collaborate effectively with others to design, evaluate, present, and implement solutions to cybersecurity
  problems.

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  • Automotive Technology – Certificate/AS
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  • Biotechnology – AS
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