Cyber Security A.A.S.

Computer Information Technology
Cyber Security
Associate in Applied Science

This program can be completed 100% online.

Secure your future with our Cybersecurity A.A.S. Degree! Dive into a comprehensive curriculum that equips you with the skills to combat digital threats and safeguard information assets. Here at WVNCC, our programs are designed with hands-on activities that prepare you for high-demand roles in the cybersecurity space, even from the comfort of your home. With excellent faculty to guide you and real-world scenarios paired with hands-on experience, you will be at the forefront of defense against cyber-attacks.

This program is designed for those who want to work in the cyber security field of computer information technology.

In addition to General Education Outcomes, students should be able to:

• Identify the scope of security problems, identify risk assessment, and describe malicious logic and security policies.
• Identify major concepts of theories used in Cloud computing and architecture
• Describe Cloud ROI models, deployment models, and Cloud computing implementation.
• Identify hacker attack techniques and methodologies, network worms, viruses, and malicious code, computer crimes, organizational intelligence regarding their technologies, and information technology warfare.
• Identify major concepts used in cyber security, and psychological influences of cyber security.
• Describe the mentality of a hacker and a hacker’s manifesto.
• Identify major concepts regarding network security and abnormal networking behavior and its causes.
• Describe network defense fundamentals, concepts related to managing firewalls, and the use of Intrusion Detection Systems.

This course includes certificate options in:

• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Linux+
• Microsoft Office Specialist
• E-Council Ethical Hacker Essentials (EHE)
• E-Council Network Defense Essentials (NDE)
• AZ 900
• Plus other Microsoft Certifications

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