2022-2023 Cybersecurity (APCSCY)

Description

In this program, students are introduced to the skills and strategies needed to plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. Students will learn networking and network security skills using server, infrastructure and perimeter technologies working in Linux operating systems, Cisco infrastructure and perimeter devices, and Microsoft operating systems.

Articulation

Eastern Michigan University, BS degree Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: https://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php .

Continuing Eligibility

Minimum grade of "C" in all major courses

Contact Information

Division
Business/Computer Technologies
Department
Computer Instruction Dept
Advisors
Cyndi Millns

Course Requirements

First Semester

Class Title Minimum Credits
CIS 120   Linux/UNIX I: Fundamentals 3
CNT 201   Administering Microsoft Windows Client Operating Systems 3
CNT 206   Introduction to Networks 4
Elective   Writing Elective(s)* 3
Elective   Soc. Sci. Elective(s) 3

Second Semester

Class Title Minimum Credits
CNT 216   Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials 4
CPS 141   Introduction to Programming Using Python 4
CSS 200   Introduction to Network Security - Security+ 4
CSS 205   Essentials of Network Penetration Testing 4

Third Semester

Class Title Minimum Credits
CNT 226   Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (ENSA) 4
CSS 210   Network Perimeter Protection - CCNA Security 4
CNT 211 or   Installation, Storage, and Compute - Windows Server
CNT 223 or   Networking with Windows Server
CNT 224   Identity with Windows Server 4
MTH 160   Basic Statistics 4

Fourth Semester

Class Title Minimum Credits
CNT 290   Network Forensics 4
CSS 225   Cybersecurity Operations - CCNA Cyber Ops 4
Elective   Arts/Human. Elective(s) 3
Elective   Speech/Comp. Elective(s) 3
Elective   Nat. Sci. Elective(s) 3

Footnotes

*Students planning to transfer to a 4-year college should take ENG 111; otherwise, student may consider ENG 107.