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Cybersecurity AAS - Academic Plan

2024-2025

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

Required Course Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 or higher Prerequisite: College Readiness for Algebra
CNG 1025 - Networking II: Network+ Prerequisite or Corequisite: CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+
CNG 2002 - Unix/Linux Server Admin Prerequisite: CIS 2020 - Fundamentals of UNIX
CNG 2043 - Cloud Security and Cyber Law Prerequisite: CNG 1032 - Network Security Fundamentals or CNG 1042 - Introduction to Cloud Computing
CNG 2056 - Vulnerability Assessment Level 1 Prerequisite: CNG 1032 - Network Security Fundamentals
CNG 2059 - Enterprise Security Prerequisite: CNG 2057 - Network Defense and Counter Measures
Prerequisite or Corequisite: CNG 2056 - Vulnerability Assessment Level 1
CSC 1019 - Introduction to Programming: (Programming Language) Prerequisite: College Readiness in Quantitative Literacy Math
CNG 2012 - Configuring Windows Server Prerequisite: CNG 1001 - Networking Fundamentals or CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+
Recommended previous coursework:
CNG 2011 - Windows Configuration: (OS) with a grade of "C" or better or Instructor's permission
CNG 2058 - Digital Forensics Prerequisite: CNG 1032 - Network Security Fundamentals
CIS 2032 - Unix Shell Programming Prerequisite: CSC 1019 - Introduction to Programming: (Programming Language) or higher
CNG 2057 - Network Defense and Counter Measures Prerequisite: CNG 1032 - Network Security Fundamentals, recommended to have a grade of "C" or better or instructor's permission

Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track)

Year 1: Spring
3 Credits OR CIS 315 - UNIX Operating System: CSU Course**
3 Credits OR CSC 1060 - Computer Science I
Year 2: Fall
4 Credits OR CIS 401 - Network Systems Administration: CSU Course**
Year 2: Spring
4 Credits OR CIS 462 - Computer Forensics: CSU Course**

OR

CIS 461 - CSU Course* - 3 credits

Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)

Year 1: Spring
3 Credits OR CIS 315 - UNIX Operating System: CSU Course**
Year 2: Fall
4 Credits OR CIS 401 - Network Systems Administration: CSU Course**
Year 2: Spring

OR

CIS 461 - CSU Course* - 3 credits

Year 3: Spring
4 Credits OR CIS 462 - Computer Forensics: CSU Course**

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.