Cybersecurity AAS - Academic Plan
Total Credits = 62
The Cybersecurity program prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Upon successful completion of the program, students will have the needed background to prepare to take a number of industry certifications in the field of cybersecurity. Examples include but are not limited to: CompTIA Network+; CompTIA Security+; CompTIA Linux +,CYSA +, Server +, and Cloud +.
The Cybersecurity Degree will be offered at the Collaboration Campus. ACC has transfer articulations with CSU Pueblo and Norwich University. Students transferring to CSU-Pueblo are guaranteed a junior standing towards a bachelor degree in Computer Information Systems-Cybersecurity Concentration. In order to achieve this, students must be dually enrolled at ACC and CSU-Pueblo during AAS coursework and work with an advisor for correct course sequencing. Norwich University will accept all classes in the ACC pathway and will transfer with junior standing toward the online BS in Cybersecurity/Forensics.
Program Outcomes
- Interpret the information collected by path and enumeration tools
- Develop plans, use internet research, define options, and provide options for further study leading to problem solution
- Identify and analyze threats (malware, network, social engineering, etc.).
- Apply techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions using intrusion detection technologies.
- Accurately source and analyze all data for use with intelligence, assessment, and/or planning products.
- Apply Cyber Security and privacy principles to organizational requirements relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.
- Design incident recognition and response models, including cloud services.
- Conduct vulnerability scans and recognize vulnerabilities in security systems.
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations
Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.
*Grade C or better required
Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track)
OR
CIS 461 - CSU Course* - 3 credits
Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)
OR
CIS 461 - CSU Course* - 3 credits
Notes
- * This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of appropriate college-readiness course.
- ** These courses are required for students who intend to transfer to CSU to earn a baccalaureate degree in Computer Information Systems - Cybersecurity Concentration. For this option students need to meet with a Computer Network Technology Advisor to choose the correct sequence of classes. Please call (303)-660-3166 for more information.
- CompTia Exam vouchers for Network+ and Security+ are included in the course fees and are expected to be taken when the course has completed.
- AAA 1001 – College 101: Student Experience is required for all new college students seeking degrees or transfer.