Cybersecurity Operations, AS

The Associate in Science (AS) in Cybersecurity Operations prepares students for further education and careers such as network defense analyst, network defense technician, cybersecurity analyst, or network security operator. The content includes planning, installing, configuring, monitoring, troubleshooting, and managing computer networks in a LAN/WAN environment; ensuring computer and network security; applying network defense and countermeasures; and working in a security operations center. The AS equips students with necessary skills to obtain various industry-recognized certifications, including CompTIA A+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, EC-Council EDRP & E|CH, EC-Council C|ND, and EC-Council C|SA. One or more College Credit Certificates are associated with this AS degree. Many courses require prerequisites. Check the description of each course in the list below for prerequisites, minimum grade requirements, and other restrictions. Students must complete all prerequisites prior to registering for a course. Students must fulfill all requirements of their program to be eligible for graduation. All courses in the Cybersecurity Operations Core Requirements must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.