Cybersecurity - Associate Degree

Students gain skills that lead to success in college, employment, and life. Students should take this course in their first semester. (Pre-requisite: None.)

This course provides an overview of the interconnectedness among careers within Information Technology. Learn how various fields within the broader industry each play an integral role and how a personal brand fits into preparing you for your career choice.  (Corequisite: 10-890-101, College 101)

Learners will develop an understanding of cybersecurity methods, terms, and key technical concepts to identify and protect assets against attacks.

This science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social influences, and development.. (Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing 1 with "B" or better OR Corequisite: 10-831-102, English Comp Prep).

This course will provide the learner the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of client OS installation, configuration, administration, including troubleshooting, network connectivity, standard system maintenance procedures, and command line introduction.

All college students, regardless of their college major, need to be able to make reasonable decisions about fiscal, environmental, and health issues that require quantitative reasoning skills. An activity based approach is used to explore numerical relationships, graphs, proportional relationships, algebraic reasoning, and problem solving using linear, exponential and other mathematical models. Students will develop conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in a variety of contexts. This course may be used as the first of a two part sequence that ends with Quantitative Reasoning as the capstone general education math requirement. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Arith score greater/equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater/equal to 250; OR ACT Math score greater/equal to 15 AND ACT Reading score greater/equal to 16; OR prep courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444).

Learners will be introduced to installing, troubleshooting, and configuring: computing basics, PC Technician Responsibilities, hardware components, operating systems Basics, storage media, system implementation, and system management tools.

Introduces the architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements that connect users, devices, applications and data through the internet and across modern computer networks - including IP addressing and Ethernet fundamentals. By the end of the course, students can build simple local area networks (LANs) that integrate IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, and perform basic configurations for routers and switches.

An introductory look at the Linux operating system. Installation and configuration; boot up and login process; directory structure purpose/use; maneuvering in the Command Line Interface; understanding Long Directory Listings; Users and Groups; modifying permissions; service installation and management; and troubleshooting. Please be aware, this is a Linux administration course. We will start with and primarily use no GUI (Graphical User Interface). We will primarily be working in the command line. The emphasis of this course is creating a multi-user networked operating system. (Prerequisite: 10-150-200, Cisco Intro; 10-150-177, Windows Client Essentials)

Switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks and includes wireless local area networks (WLANs) and security concepts. Students learn key switching and routing concepts. They can perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting, identify, and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic WLAN. A grade of “C” or better must be achieved in 10-150-200 Cisco Intro in order to enroll in this course. (Pre-Requisite: 10-150-200, Cisco Intro with a "C" or better; 10-150-177, Windows Client Essentials)

An introduction to PowerShell syntax, scripting, and logic. Students will learn how it can be used to automate tasks for cybersecurity specialists. (Prerequisites: 10-150-200, Cisco Intro; 10-150-177, Windows Client Essentials; 10-804-134, Mathematical Reasoning)

Build upon the Linux skills acquired in Linux Structure by learning shell scripting with Bash. We will look at using Variables, Operators, Decision Making, Loops, Input/Output, Functions, and finally automating administrator tasks. All of this will take place in multiple Linux environments. We will use both Debian and ReHL based Operating Systems. (Prerequisite: 10-150-160, Linux Structure)

Acquire necessary skills for supporting and configuring Windows Server including installation and configuration of an Active Directory Domain. Account administration, group policy management and core server roles and features are identified. Cybersecurity students: the prerequisite is 10-151-105, PowerShell for Cybersecurity. IT Systems Administrator program students: the prerequisite is 10-150-191, PowerShell Intro. (Prerequisite: 10-150-177, Windows Client Essentials; 10-150-200, Cisco Intro; 10-151-105, PowerShell for Cybersecurity; 10-150-191, PowerShell Intro)

Core OS operation, configuration of desktop/network OS, manage software, system security/audit policy, data communications, network topologies, virtual desktop management and advanced scripting. (Prerequisites: 10-150-177, Windows Client Essentials; 10-154-150, Hardware 1)

Students will engage with cybersecurity forensics by learning what digital forensics and incident response is, the methodologies used, key tactical concepts, and the tools need to perform examinations. (Prerequisite: 10-151-100, Intro to Cybersecurity; Corequisite; 10-154-153, Operating Systems & Data Com)

Learners develop knowledge/skills in planning, organizing, writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience/purpose, use elements of research, format documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills. (Prerequisite: High school GPA greater/equal to 2.6; OR ACT Reading score greater/equal to 16 AND English greater/equal to 18; OR Next Gen Reading score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 260; OR "preparatory course(s)", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444)

This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, process and understanding of protocol analysis at the packet level focusing on network performance, real-time monitoring of network traffic, and the configuration of Intrusion Detection Systems to continually monitor network traffic for security anomalies. (Prerequisite: 10-150-200, Cisco Intro)

An introduction to Python syntax, scripting, and logic. Students will learn how it can be used to automate tasks for cybersecurity specialists. (Prerequisite: 10-151-100, Intro to Cybersecurity; 10-151-105, PowerShell for Cybersecurity)

This course provides the learner the opportunity to build an understanding of information security compliance regulations and guidelines to ensure the steps needed to protect confidential information including Non-Public Personal Information. (Prerequisite: 10-801-136, English Composition 1)

Create professional resume and cover letter, prepare for interviews, understand interviewing techniques, participate in a mock interview, evaluate outcomes of interview, and prepare for Career Experience. (Prerequisites: 10-105-100, Careers in Business OR 10-107-117, Careers in IT OR 10-201-100, Careers In Digital Arts)

Learners will develop the ability to prepare and present written and verbal training documents as well as technical documentation with the appropriate audiences in mind. An emphasis is placed on communicating cybersecurity risks and awareness to all audiences. (Prerequisite: 10-151-100, Intro to Cybersecurity: 10-801-136, English Composition 1)

Acquire necessary skills for administering Windows Server environment including Active Directory management, Group Policy, backup and recovery; PowerShell remoting, and infrastructure management; and security concepts. (Prerequisites: Enrolled in Cybersecurity program AND 10-151-105, PowerShell for Cybersecurity AND 10-150-167, Microsoft Server Intro OR Enrolled in IT Systems Administrator program AND prerequisite 10-150-167, Microsoft Server Intro AND 10-150-192, PowerShell Intermediate)

This course introduces the study of diversity from a local to a global perspective using a holistic, interdisciplinary approach that encourages exploration and prepares students to work in a diverse environment. The course introduces basic diversity concepts, examines the impact of bias and power differentials among groups, explores the use of culturally responsive communication strategies, and compares forces that shape diversity in an international context. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16 AND English greater/equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better.)

Course description coming soon. (Prerequisite: 10-150-187, Microsoft Server Intermediate)

This course will provide the learner the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, process and understanding of configuration, troubleshooting and monitoring Cisco network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices; managing secure access, VPN encryption, firewalls, intrusion prevention, cryptography, and endpoint security. A grade of “C” or better must be achieved in 10-150-201 Cisco Intermediate in order to enroll in this course. (Prerequisites: 10-150-201, Cisco Intermediate with a "C" or better)

This course provides the learner the opportunity to build an understanding of security layers; authentication, authorization and accounting through VPN technologies; network security policies; operating system hardening, patch management and endpoint security, network application security; security reporting and auditing using PowerShell as well as other software tools. (Prerequisite: 10-150-187, Microsoft Server Intermediate; 10-151-105, PowerShell for Cybersecurity; 10-150-201, Cisco Intermediate)

This course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16 AND English score greater/equal to 16; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444)

Students can select any hands on experience related to: Internship, Field Research, Service Learning, Simulations, Capstone, Industry Related, or International. Instructor approval required. (Prerequisite: 10-105-103, Career Fundamentals)

Examine common security vulnerabilities and defenses used to protect network resources. Included is a discussion of security policies, user awareness training, network monitoring, and secure network design. (Prerequisites: 10-150-160, Linux Structure; 10-150-187, Microsoft Server Intermediate; 10-150-201, Cisco Intermediate)