Information Security and Cyber Defense Certificate of Achievement

Program Description

A comprehensive introduction to the principles of Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, and Cyber Defense. Program content and outcomes are aligned with industry certifications and the recommendations of the National Security Administration/US Department of Homeland Security. Includes practical experiences with the application of Information Assurance principles to Systems and Network Administration.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program.  Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway.  It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Division

Mathematics, Business & Computer Technology

Department

Computer Information Technology

Career and Academic Pathway (CAP)

Business, Information Technology, Hospitality

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Attain Industry recognized certification(s) such as EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker, Cisco Certified Network Associate - Security, or CompTIA Security+.

  2. Participate in a Student Cyber Security Competition such as Collegiate.

  3. Cyber Defense Competition, or National Cyber League.

  4. Complete a Cyber Security related internship experience.

  5. Obtain employment part-time or full-time in a Cyber Security related field.

Program Map

GE General Education
O Available Online
Program Requirement
P Program Prerequisites

1st Semester

11 units
CIT 101
Introduction to Computer Literacy
This course is an introduction to fundamental Information Technology / Information Systems concepts and Information Security. The course includes practical exercises with spreadsheet, database, and Internet applications.

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Advisory: CIT 010
    2. or
  2. Departmental Advisory: CIT 031
  • Transfers to CSU
    • CIT 110
    Information and Communications Technology Essentials
    This course provides an introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level ICT professionals. The fundamentals of computer hardware and software as well as advanced concepts such as security, networking, and the responsibilities of an ICT professional will be introduced. Preparation for CompTIA's A+ certification exam.

    Course Details:

  • Transfers to CSU
    • ECON 208 or MATH 108
    This course is a study of statistical methods commonly used in business and economics including measures of central tendency; measures of dispersion and skewness; probability concepts and distributions; statistical inferences; parametric and non-parametric hypothesis testing; index numbers time series analysis; simple regression, and correlation analysis.

    Course Details:

    1. Transfers to CSU
      2. OR
      This course is an introduction to probability, descriptive and inferential statistics, with applications to the natural sciences, life science, health science, education, business, economics, and the behavioral sciences.

      Course Details:

      1. Prerequisite: MATH 095
        2. or
      2. Prerequisite: MATH 096

      2nd Semester

      9-10 units
      CS 120 or CIT 112
      This is an introduction to the Visual Basic.NET programming language. Topics include problem solving, graphical user interface, program design, software tools, structured logic, object-oriented programming, graphics and animation, procedures, arrays, files, and programming projects.

      Course Details:

        This course focuses on the concepts of relational databases including database management systems, database design fundamentals and Structured Query Language (SQL).

        Course Details:

        1. Prerequisite: CIT 116
      1. Transfers to CSU
        2. CIT 155
        Systems and Network Administration
        This course will provide a student with the knowledge and skills required to build, maintain, troubleshoot and support server hardware and software technologies. The student will be able to identify environmental issues; understand and comply with disaster recovery and physical / software security procedures; become familiar with industry terminology and concepts; understand server roles / specializations and interaction within the overall computing environment.

        Course Details:

        1. Prerequisite: CIT 110
      2. Transfers to CSU
        3. CIT 232
        Computer Network Fundamentals
        This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP (Internet Protocol) addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for further study of computer networks. It uses the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) and TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. It provides preparation for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.

        Course Details:

        1. Prerequisite: CIT 101
      3. Transfers to CSU

        4. 3rd Semester

        3 units
        CIT 160
        Introduction to Information Systems Security
        An introduction to the fundamental principles and topics of Information Technology Security and Risk Management at the organizational level. It addresses hardware, software, processes, communications, applications, and policies and procedures with respect to organizational Cybersecurity and Risk Management.

        Course Details:

        1. Prerequisite: CIT 232
      4. Transfers to CSU