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INFORMATION ASSURANCE AND CYBERSECURITY ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
C ENTER FOR A PPLIED L EARNING T ECHNOLOGY R OOM 234, 410-777-2442 WWW. AACC . EDU / COMPUTERTECH Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S. (code AAS.CIS.ASSUR-CYBR) Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 63 credit hours. Purpose: Prepares students for entry-level career in information systems security. The program emphasizes computer security and information assurance concepts augmented with current industry standard techniques. Topics cover threats and vulnerabilities, prevention at the technical (hardware and software) and human levels, detection, response, and management aspects of security. This program of study fully maps to National Security Telecommunications and System Security Instruction (NSTISSI) 4011 and 4013 standards and provides the foundation for students to sit for the following industry recognized certifications: Network+, Security+, CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), SCNS (Security Certified Network Specialist), SCNP (Security Certified Network Professional), Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)and CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional). If the student selects EET 160 as an elective, the student will also be prepared to sit for the A+ certification exam. Students selecting this program of study are strongly encouraged to meet with the assistant director of cyber studies to select electives. RANGE OF OCCUPATIONS Security specialist Information assurance security specialist Information systems security specialist Applications security specialist Operating system security specialist Graduates in this field will find positions available in industry, education and government. Occupations can be explored further through the virtual Careers Center at www.aacc.edu/careers. Degree Requirements: The general education degree requirements section on pages 259-267 of this catalog includes the general education requirements for this degree. Refer to those pages to ensure that diversity, computing and information technology and general education degree requirements are included in your course selections. Transfer Agreements: Agreements may exist for this program of study. To access agreements, go to www.aacc.edu/transfer and then click on Articulations. Related Educational Opportunities: Additional courses, credentials and/or certifications may be available through the AACC School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Visit www.aacc.edu/coned for more information. Related Anne Arundel Community College Certificates Network Security Certificate, page 108 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Preparation Certificate, page 108 Advanced Network Security Certificate, page 109 Server Administration and Security Certificate, page 109 Digital Forensics Network and Mobile Device Certificate, page 110.

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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 22-27 credits An approved list of general education courses can be found on pages 259-264 of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:
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ENGLISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
ENG 111 and ENG 112 Composition and Introduction to Literature 1, 2 OR ENG 115 and ENG 116 Composition and Introduction to Literature for Non-native Speakers 1, 2 OR ENG 121 Composition and Literature
Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the college English composition general education requirements.

ARTS and HUMANITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Satisfied by program requirements (CSI 194).

BIOLOGICAL and PHYSICAL SCIENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

CSI 113 Theories and Applications of Digital Technology

HEALTH/FITNESS/WELLNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 MATHEMATICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

MAT 131 College Algebra
Or more advanced level if qualified.

SOCIAL and BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 41 credits

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CSI 130 CSI 157 CSI 158 CSI 165 CSI 194* CSI 217 CSI 219 CSI 257 CSI 258 CSI 265 CSI 270 Electives

Microcomputer Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Networking 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Networking 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Network Security Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Ethics and the Information Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Tactical Perimeter Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Strategic Infrastructure Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Networking 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Networking 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Windows Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Information Security Capstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 (technical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Choose the technical electives from the following list: CSI 132, CSI 135, CSI 205, CSI 207, CSI 213, CSI 214, CSI 262, CSI 266, CSI 269, or EET 160. *General education course; credit hours are calculated as part of the general education requirements total.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT
General education requirement CSI 113 meets this requirement.

DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT
Students may satisfy the diversity requirement simultaneously as they satisfy the social science general education requirement.

This program has a Fast Track Option for those holding a college degree. See pages 42 and 386 for details.

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NETWORK SECURITY CERTIFICATE

C ENTER FOR A PPLIED L EARNING AND T ECHNOLOGY R OOM 234, 410-777-2442 WWW. AACC . EDU / COMPUTERTECH
Pending approval by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE (CCNA) PREPARATION CERTIFICATE

C ENTER FOR A PPLIED L EARNING AND T ECHNOLOGY R OOM 234, 410-777-2442 WWW. AACC . EDU / COMPUTERTECH
Pending approval by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

Award: Certificate (code CRT.CIS.NET-SEC) Total Credit Hours: 20 credit hours. Purpose: Gain the hands-on skills and knowledge required to configure LAN and WAN networks and to understand the basics of cyber security theory and operation. Acquire in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, knowledge of Cisco IOS and hands-on experience configuring Cisco routers. Further, it prepares students to sit for the Network+ (CompTIA), Interconnecting CISCO Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1), and the Security+ (CompTIA) industry certification exams. RANGE OF OCCUPATIONS Customer service technician Help desk technician Internet security specialist Internet systems administrator IT compliance specialist Network administrator Network analyst Network support technician Service center technician Technical writer Occupations can be explored further through the virtual Careers Center at www.aacc.edu/careers. Entrance Requirements: Students must satisfy the prerequisites for each course in the certificate or have permission of the assistant director of cyber studies to take each course. Graduation Requirements: Demonstrated eligibility for ENG 111. Related Educational Opportunities: Additional courses, credentials and/or certifications may be available through the AACC School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Visit www.aacc.edu/coned for more information.

Award: Certificate (code CRT.CIS.CCNA) Total Credit Hours: 16 credit hours. Purpose: Learn to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size router and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. Includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts, and hands-on, performance-based skills. Further, it prepares students to sit for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. RANGE OF OCCUPATIONS Field support technician Network administrator Network associate Network support technician Occupations can be explored further through the virtual Careers Center at www.aacc.edu/careers. Entrance Requirements: Students must satisfy the prerequisites for each course in the certificate or have permission of the assistant director of cyber studies to take each course. Graduation Requirements: Demonstrated eligibility for ENG 111. Related Educational Opportunities: Additional courses, credentials and/or certifications may be available through the AACC School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Visit www.aacc.edu/coned for more information.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: 16 credits

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CSI 157 CSI 158 CSI 257 CSI 258

Networking 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Networking 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Networking 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Networking 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: 20 credits

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CSI 113 CSI 132 CSI 157 CSI 158 CSI 165

Theories and Applications of Digital Technology . . . . . . 4 Network Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Networking 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Networking 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Fundamentals of Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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ADVANCED NETWORK SECURITY CERTIFICATE
C ENTER FOR A PPLIED L EARNING AND T ECHNOLOGY R OOM 234, 410-777-2442 WWW. AACC . EDU / COMPUTERTECH
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SERVER ADMINISTRATION AND SECURITY CERTIFICATE

C ENTER FOR A PPLIED L EARNING AND T ECHNOLOGY R OOM 234, 410-777-2442 WWW. AACC . EDU / COMPUTERTECH
Pending approval by the Maryland Higher Education Commission

Award: Certificate (code CRT.CIS.NET-SEC-ADV) Total Credit Hours: 15 credit hours. Purpose: Provides students with the hands-on skills and knowledge to protect cyber computer networks. Skills covered include the design and implementation of firewalls, IDS, wireless security, cryptography, Linux security, Windows security, among others. In addition to network security fundamentals students will learn valuable defense and countermeasures. Each of the courses in the certificate prepares students in part to sit for the respective national certification. RANGE OF OCCUPATIONS Internet security specialist IT compliance specialist IT manager Network administrator Network analyst Systems analyst Occupations can be explored further through the virtual Careers Center at www.aacc.edu/careers. Entrance Requirements: Students must satisfy the prerequisites for each course in the certificate or have permission of the assistant director of cyber studies to take each course. Graduation Requirements: Demonstrated eligibility for ENG 111. Financial Aid: This program has not been approved by the U.S. Department of Education for eligibility for federal student aid. The program requires less than 16 credits, requires more credits than can be transferred into a two-year degree, does not train students for a recognized occupation, or is pending approval. Students in this program are not eligible to receive financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education (Pell Grants, SEOG, Federal Work-Study, Direct Loans or PLUS loans) or the Maryland Higher Education Commission (Educational Assistance Grants, Senatorial Scholarships or Delegate Scholarships). For more information on financial aid, see pages 30-40. Visit www.aacc.edu/aid/eligibleprograms.cfm for the most current information on eligible programs. Related Educational Opportunities: Additional courses, credentials and/or certifications may be available through the AACC School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Visit www.aacc.edu/coned for more information.

Award: Certificate (code CRT.CIS.SERVER) Total Credit Hours: 17 credit hours. Purpose: Learn how to support and maintain the integrity of systems, software, network, storage devices and data directly related to Windows and Linux server operations. Acquire systems and network administration functions such as installing, integrating, documenting and maintaining software, firmware, computer, networks and storage systems, development and user environments, assisting system users and managing user accounts, and performing technical documentation and process engineering functions. RANGE OF OCCUPATIONS Linux administrator Network administrator Network engineer Network support technician Operating system specialist Systems administrator Systems engineer Windows server administration Occupations can be explored further through the virtual Careers Center at www.aacc.edu/careers. Entrance Requirements: Students must satisfy the prerequisites for each course in the certificate or have permission of the assistant director of cyber studies to take each course. Graduation Requirements: Demonstrated eligibility for ENG 111. Related Educational Opportunities: Additional courses, credentials and/or certifications may be available through the AACC School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Visit www.aacc.edu/coned for more information.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: 17 credits

CREDITS

CSI 135 CSI 236 CSI 265 CSI 266 CSI 269

Introduction to UNIX/LINUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 UNIX/LINUX System Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Windows Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Windows Server Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Wireless LANs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: 15 credits

CREDITS

CSI 217 CSI 219 CSI 262 CSI 270

Tactical Perimeter Defense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Strategic Infrastructure Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Certified Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures . . . . . . .4 Information Security Capstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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DIGITAL FORENSICS NETWORK AND MOBILE DEVICE CERTIFICATE

C ENTER FOR A PPLIED L EARNING AND T ECHNOLOGY R OOM 234, 410-777-2442 WWW. AACC . EDU / COMPUTERTECH
Pending approval by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

INFORMATION AND CYBERSECURITY CERTIFICATE

C ENTER FOR A PPLIED L EARNING AND T ECHNOLOGY R OOM 234, 410-777-2442 WWW. AACC . EDU / COMPUTERTECH
Inactive 2011-2012. No new students will be admitted to this program. Please see the following five cybersecurity certificates on pages 108-110: Network Security Certificate, page 108 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Preparation Certificate, page 108 Advanced Network Security Certificate, page 109 Server Administration and Security Certificate, page 109 Digital Forensics Network and Mobile Device Certificate, page 110.

Award: Certificate (code CRT.CIS.MOBL-FRNSC) Total Credit Hours: 16-18 credit hours. Purpose: Perform forensic investigations, incident handling and conduct incident investigations. Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to execute forensic investigations of networks, hosts and mobile devices including collecting, processing, review, analysis and production of electronic evidence using standard computer forensics and evidence handling techniques. RANGE OF OCCUPATIONS Computer forensics technician Digital forensics specialist Digital forensics investigator Forensic support specialist Incident response analyst Occupations can be explored further through the virtual Careers Center at www.aacc.edu/careers. Entrance Requirements: Students must satisfy the prerequisites for each course in the certificate or have permission of the assistant director of cyber studies to take each course. Graduation Requirements: Demonstrated eligibility for ENG 111. Related Educational Opportunities: Additional courses, credentials and/or certifications may be available through the AACC School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Visit www.aacc.edu/coned for more information.

Award: Certificate (code CRT.CIS.CYBER) Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 41 credit hours. Graduation Requirement: Demonstrated eligibility for ENG 111.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: 41-42 credits

CREDITS

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: 16-18 credits

CREDITS

CSI 207 CSI 208 CSI 213 Electives

Cyber Forensics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Advanced Cyber Forensics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Mobile Device Forensics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8

Two electives must be selected from the group of courses below: CSI 235: UNIX/LINUX Shell Programming CSI 236: UNIX/LINUX Systems Administration CSI 261: IP Telephony Foundation CSI 265: Windows Server CSI 266: Windows Server Networking CSI 269: Wireless LANs EET 160: Theory and Troubleshooting Microcomputers 1

CSI 113 Theories and Applications of Digital Technology . . . . . . 4 CSI 130 Microcomputer Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 CSI 157 Networking 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 CSI 158 Networking 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 CSI 165 Network Security Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 CSI 217 Tactical Perimeter Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 CSI 219 Strategic Infrastructure Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 CSI 257 Networking 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 CSI 258 Networking 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 CSI 270 Information Security Capstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Elective Elective from approved list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Approved Electives CSI 135 Introduction to UNIX/LINUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 CSI/PHL 194 Ethics and the Information Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 CSI 205 Cyberlaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 CSI 207 Cyber Forensics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 CSI 214 Information Systems Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 CSI 265 Windows Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 CSI 266 Windows Server Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 CSI 269 Wireless LANs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 EET 160 Theory and Troubleshooting Microcomputers . . . . . . . .3 TCT 110 Introduction to Telecomm Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 TCT 230 Broadband Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3