Cybersecurity, AAS

The Network Security Professional program focuses on cybersecurity issues, techniques and policies as they relate to users, computers, networks and other systems. Completing this program will prepare students for the following certifications: Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP).

You are strongly encouraged to work with a counselor, academic advisor, or faculty/department coordinator

Degree & Certificate Requirements

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Suggested sequence*:

Credit Hours Required: 62

Semester 4

ITIA 2800 - Penetration Testing & Analysis Credit Hours: 3.00 (Critical Course minimum grade C is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)
ITNT 2130 - Network Design 1 Credit Hours: 3.00
ITWP 1000 - Introduction to Web Programming Credit Hours: 3.00
GEN ED - Group IV (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable

*Course sequence may be modified to meet your needs

Cybersecurity - Additional Program Information

Program Options
Credential	Title	Credit Hours Required	Notes
Associate of Applied Science	Cybersecurity	62

Contact Information
Contact Title	Name	Phone	E-mail	Location
Professor	Keith Nabozny	586.445.7304	naboznyk@macomb.edu	South Campus

Program Description:

The program focuses on cybersecurity issues, techniques and policies as they relate to users, computers, networks and other systems. Completing this program will prepare students for the following certifications: Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP).

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Apply fundamental network security knowledge.

2. Use cybersecurity tools and applications.

3. Configure systems to improve security.

4. Create a network security analysis.

5. Explain laws and best practices related to cybersecurity.

6. Evaluate different cryptographic methods.

Accreditation:

CNSS Certified to conform to NSTISSI 4011.

Career Opportunities:

Cybersecurity

Transfer Pathways:

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Transfer Opportunities

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