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Cyber SecurityDegree Awarded: Associate in Applied ScienceRecommended Course SequenceFirst SemesterCreditsENG 101 Freshman English 1 3MAT 121 College Algebra 3CRJ 101 Intro to Criminal Justice 3CIT 100 Computer Literacy 3CIT 105 Data Communications andIntroduction to Networking 3PES 100 Concepts of Physical Wellness 1Second SemesterENG 102 Freshman English 2 3CIT 116 Networking 1 4CIT 112 Computer Hardware &Maintenance 4CIT 118 Operating Systems 4Third SemesterCIT 203 Networking 2 4CIT 217 Introduction to Unix/Linux 3CFR 221 Computer Forensics 3CSS 223 Information Security 3PSY ___ Psychology 3PES ___ Physical Education 1Fourth SemesterCFR 222 Network Forensics 3CSS 224 Network Perimeter Security 3CSS 226 Cyber Crime Investigations 3CRJ 111 Criminology 3_______ Math or Liberal Arts Science 3Total Credits: 65Program DescriptionThe Associate in Applied Science degree program inCyber Security prepares students for employment in avariety of entry level careers in Cyber Security. Today,everyone is concerned with security, and people withknowledge in this area are in high demand. Positions caninclude such titles as Network Administrator, networksecurity specialist, information security technician, just toname a few. The main thrust is protection of informationand limiting access to network resources. In addition tosecurity, students will also be instructed in techniques usedto track perpetrators once an attack has occurred.In addition to basic computer and networking skills, thestudent will be instructed in Operating Systems, ComputerForensics, Network Forensics, Information Security,Network Perimeter Security, and Cyber CrimeInvestigation.Classes are designed to provide students with hands-ontraining utilizing state-of-the-art computer facilities. Labwork and assignments will present real world cyber securityscenarios encountered in the work place. For forensicsstudies, industry standard software will be used.While A.A.S. graduates are prepared to enter theworkforce immediately, many students choose to transfer toupper-level programs leading to a bachelor's degree intechnology. If students are considering this, they shouldconsult with the department chair and advisors forprogram planning. Special planning is available for studentsentering the program with previous college credit orequivalent training/work experience.Admission CriteriaAdmission to this program requires that students be highschool graduates or have high school equivalency diplomas(GEDs). If students are not high school graduates, theymay be eligible for admission to the College's 24 CreditHour Program. If students are home schooled, they may beeligible for admission.90 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2011