Code: AAS.IT.CYBER

This program provides in-depth instruction on information security. Students will learn techniques, methods and policies that help ensure the accuracy, integrity and reliability of information and data in workplace environments and will learn how to protect those systems from malicious attacks and misinformation.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1. Describe technical communication protocols
2. Employ appropriate techniques to manage a computer network, including access, hardware, and software
3. Describe types of issues that can affect computer security including human and technical issues
4. Categorize types of network vulnerabilities and their implications in maintaining a secure network
5. Inspect evidence of a security breach to locate, preserve, maintain, and document computer evidence that can be used by legal authorities when a computer crime has been committed.
6. Identify and employ tools used to detect a security vulnerability
7. Analyze a computer network to locate and document potential and existing network vulnerabilities
8. Work in a team to develop solutions to vulnerabilities and choose the appropriate solutions.

CAREER PATHWAYS