Cybersecurity, AAS

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The Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity degree prepares students for a career as a cybersecurity professional by providing them the knowledge and skills needed to defend information technology assets. Students develop and apply skills in intrusion prevention, analysis, response, and remediation to safeguard information while earning industry recognized certifications by vendors such as CompTIA, Cisco, and Microsoft.

Contact Information

Contact information is available on the Cybersecurity program website.

Map your individual academic plan of courses with your College Advisor.

If students choose to transition to another program within the Information Technology pathway, they should be particularly aware of the choice points that indicate when a decision to branch off into another program must be made to ensure credits and time are not lost.

Coursework common to all degrees within this pathway is indicated by CAC, Common Academic Coursework, in the program map.

Competencies

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate problem-solving skills in the context of computer technology.
Apply information security techniques to defend business assets from loss.
Demonstrate effective management of operating systems in relation to security techniques and considerations.

First Semester

Choice Points

Enter the job market or continue working on AAS in Computer Information Systems or AAS in Cybersecurity.

Course Requirements

CMAP 1615 - Operating Systems Credits: 3
CMAP 1920 - Computer Hardware Maintenance Credits: 4
CMAP 1960 - Server Installation and Administration Credits: 3
CSCO 2000 - Cisco: CCNA I Intro to Networks Credits: 3
HMDV 1510 - Success in the Workplace: Soft Skills Credits: 3

Milestones

Completion of Datacenter Technician Credit Diploma
Eligible to sit for CompTIA A+ Operating Systems, A+ PC Hardware, and Server+ certifications.

Semester Total: 16 Credits

Second Semester

Choice Points

Enter the job market or continue working on AAS in Information Technology or AAS Cybersecurity.

Course Requirements

CSCO 2010 - Cisco: Advanced Internetworking I Credits: 3
CSCO 2020 - Cisco: Advanced Internetworking II Credits: 3
CSEC 1500 - Network Security Fundamentals Credits: 3
CSEC 1510 - Network Defense Principles Credits: 3
CSEC 1520 - Network Attack Principles Credits: 3
COSC 2409 - Programming Credits: 3

Milestones

Completion of Network Administrator (CCNA) Credit Diploma.
Eligible to sit for COMPTIA Security + and CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) industry certifications.

Semester Total: 18 Credits

Third Semester

Choice Points

Enter the job market or continue working on AAS in Cybersecurity

Course Requirements

LINX 2500 - Linux Administration I Credits: 4
CSEC 1530 - Computer Forensics Credits: 3
STRT 1000 - Strategies for Success Credits: 3 | CAC
MSFT 2700 - Microsoft Systems Associate I Servers Credits: 4
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3 | CAC

Milestones

Eligible to sit for PenTest+ (Hacker Certification) and Managing and Maintaining Microsoft Servers industry certifications

Semester Total: 17 Credits

Fourth Semester

Course Requirements

MATH 1400 - College Algebra Credits: 3 | CAC
COMM 2010 - Public Speaking Credits: 3 | CAC
Choose an approved U.S./Wyoming Constitution course Credits: 3 | CAC
CSEC 1540 - Incident Response Credits: 3
CSEC 1550 - Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering Credits: 3
CSEC 1560 - Cyber Security Analysis Credits: 3

Milestones

Eligible to sit for CISCO CCNA Cyber Operations Certification
Completion of AAS in Cybersecurity

Semester Total: 18 Credits

Program Credit Hour Total: 69 Credits

Program Comments

The information below is intended to be a guide, and does not guarantee regional job placement, job availability, or a specific wage after completion of the program. The potential jobs listed below may require some work experience after graduation. The Cybersecurity degree is intended to give students the academic coursework helpful in obtaining the potential jobs. Possible careers in or related to Cybersecurity include computer security consultant, computer support specialist, computer security analyst, penetration tester (ethical hacker), and security engineer.

Additional information on careers in Cybersecurity is available through Career Coach.

Transfer Information

This degree is well suited for those who may be interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science, Applied Management degree at Laramie County Community College.

LCCC courses may transfer to institutions in addition to those with formal articulation agreements. Students are strongly encouraged to determine the degree requirements and transfer policy of the specific college/university and program to which they plan to transfer.