Degrees & Career Programs Guide - Northwest Florida State College

IT Security (A.S. Degree)General Info -- The NWFSC Associate in Science degree in IT Security is a two-year programdesigned in response to the increased growth of information technology security concerns, fromregional to international environments. A companion certificate program in Database and E-CommerceSecurity is also offered. Information security personnel must continually adapt to stay a step aheadof cyber-attackers. They must stay up to date on the latest methods attackers are using to infiltratecomputer systems and on IT security. Analysts need to research new security technology to decidewhat will most effectively protect their organization. This may involve attending cybersecurityconferences to hear firsthand accounts of other professionals who have experienced new typesof attacks. Information security analysts sometimes have to be on call outside of normal businesshours in case of an emergency at their organization. For more information or to schedule an advisingappointment contact Ray Rickman, Department Chair of Advanced Technology & Design, at(850) 729-5218 or rickmanr@nwfsc.edu.Computer Programs63 Credits RequiredWhat is the job outlook? Employment of information securityanalysts is projected to grow 24 percent from 2012 to 2020,faster than the average for all occupations. Job prospects forthis occupation should be favorable. The median annual wageof information security analysts, was $83,242 in May 2010.The lowest 10 percent earned less than $51,002, and the top10 percent earned more than $99,382. A survey by Robert HalfTechnology estimated the salary of data security analysts to bebetween $89,000 and $121,500 in 2012.Job titles for which graduates in this field may qualify includeSystems Security Professional, IT Security Analyst, InformationSecurity Specialist, IT Security Architect, IT Security Manager,IT Security Risk Manager, or IT Consultant.A.S. DegreeGENERAL EDUCATIONCode 216563 credits18 Credits RequiredSee page 19 for course selection options from Math,Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science,Science and General Education Electives to meet the18 credit hour General Education course requirementfor this program of study.CORE COURSES 30 Credits RequiredCOURSE CR TITLECAP 2134C 3 Database SecurityCET 1600C 3 Networking FundamentalsCET 1610C 3 Routing Protocols and ConceptsCET 1660 3 Introduction to Network SecurityCGS 2541 3 Introduction to Database ConceptsCIS 2352C 3 Ethical Hacking FundamentalsCOP 1000 3 Intro to Programming Concepts/LogicCOP 2220 3 Programming in CCTS 1106 3 Fundamentals of UNIXCTS 2134 3 Network TechnologyTECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 15 CreditsCOURSE CR TITLECET 1854C 3 Introduction to Wireless TechnologyCET 2615C 3 LAN Switching and WirelessCET 2620C 3 Accessing the WANCET 2685C 3 Fundamentals of Network SecurityCET 2891C 3 Wireless Network Security CertificationCET 2892C 3 Advanced Network SecurityCET 294X 1-3 Computer Engineering InternshipCGS 2544 3 Advanced Database ConceptsCGS 1843 3 Introduction to E-CommerceCTS 1156C 3 Desktop SupportCTS 1347C 3 Windows Network Infrastructure 2008CTS 2163C 3 Windows 7 Client Operating SystemCTS 2302C 3 Windows Active DirectoryCTS 2314C 3 Network Defense & CountermeasuresCTS 2346C 3 Windows Server 2008 AdministratorCTS 2437 3 Administering SQL Server DatabaseETG 1941 3 InternshipMAD 2104 3 Intro to Discrete MathematicsCOP 2XXX 3 Any 2000 level COP prefix course____ ____ _ Other Approved College CreditsTotal Program Credits Required 63Database and Code 6165E-Commerce Security(College Credit Certificate) 33 CreditsStudents who successfully complete this certificate maybe eligible to receive credits towards the IT SecurityA.S. degree (State CIP Code 1511100306).CORE COURSES 15 Credits RequiredCOURSE CR TITLECAP 2134C 3 Database SecurityCET 1660 3 Introduction to Network SecurityCET 2892C 3 Advanced Network SecurityCGS 2541 3 Introduction to Database ConceptsCTS 2134 3 Network TechnologyTECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 18 CreditsCOURSE CR TITLECET 1854C 3 Introduction to Wireless TechnologyCET 2891C 3 Wireless Network Security CertificationCIS 2352C 3 Ethical Hacking FundamentalsCOP 1000 3 Intro to Programming Concepts/LogicCGS 1843 3 Introduction to E-CommerceCGS 2544 3 Advanced Database ConceptsCET 1600C 3 Networking FundamentalsCOP 2XXX 3 Any 2000 level COP prefix courseTotal Program Credits Required 33Northwest Florida State COLLEGE • 2013 - 2014 Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 35