Cybersecurity, AAS

A25590S

Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:

The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and\or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems in specialties such as database services, security, business intelligence, healthcare informatics and others depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.

Course work includes development of a student’s ability to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, information security and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.

Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.

Note

Cybersecurity is a fascinating and challenging career. Almost every type of computer related job requires an IT security professional. All data transfer devices, such as cell phones, tablets, laptops, servers, automobiles, advanced manufacturing, agriculture equipment, game consoles, etc., require security considerations. A skilled IT security professional is the first and often last line of defense in securing electronic data and communications.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Cybersecurity program, a graduate should be able to:

  • Evaluate security techniques and employ tools to identify and analyze IT risks.
  • Apply appropriate countermeasures to secure systems against threats.
  • Use modern tools and best practices to complete an IT security project from the definition phase through implementation within eight weeks.

Degree Awarded

The Associate in Applied Science Degree – Cybersecurity is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.

Note

Students will need access to a computer to complete work outside the classroom. In addition to textbooks, students will be required to provide their own portable storage media, for most classes.

For More Information

The Cybersecurity program is in the Business and Computer Technologies Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6879, or visit us at our web site at www.waynecc.edu

 

First Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ACA 111College Student Success
1

1

CTI 110Web, Programming, and Database, Foundation
4

3

CTS 115Information Systems Business Concepts
3

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3

3

NET 125Introduction to Networks
5

3

Total Credit Hours:13

Second Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
Elective 1

3

CSC 121Python Programming
5

3

ENG 114Professional Research & Reporting
3

3

NET 126Routing Basics
5

3

NOS 120Linux/UNIX Single User
4

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Third Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
CCT 250Network Vulnerabilities I
4

3

CTI 120Network and Security Foundation
4

3

SEC 110Security Concepts
4

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Fourth Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
CCT 121Computer Crime Invest.
5

4

CCT 251Network Vulnerabilities II
4

3

SEC 150Secure Communications
4

3

SEC 160Security Administration I
4

3

SEC 175Perimeter Defense
5

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Fifth Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
SEC 285Systems Security Project
5

3

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
3

3

Major Elective

1

Math Elective

3-4

Social/Behavioral Science Elective
3

3

Total Credit Hours:13-14

Total Credit Hours: 65-66

Electives

Elective 1

Select one of the following:

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
CTI 115Computer Systems Foundation
4

3

CTS 120Hardware/Software Support
5

3

Math Electives

Select one of the following:
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
MAT 110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
4

3

MAT 121Algebra/Trigonometry I
4

3

MAT 143Quantitative Literacy
4

3

MAT 171Precalculus Algebra
5

4

Major Elective

Select one of the following:
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
WBL 110World of Work
1

1

WBL 111Work-Based Learning I
10

1

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

Choose one course from the Humanities/Fine Arts list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits

Social/Behavioral Science Electives

Choose one course from the Social/Behavioral Science list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits