Cybersecurity, Associate in Science
Cybersecurity, Associate in Science
The Cybersecurity program prepares students for careers as security analysts. Students who complete the program will be able to secure networks by performing penetration testing, security audits, digital forensics and investigations, developing security policies, and providing overall security guidance to organizations. Topics include network security, Windows and Linux security, intruder detection systems and firewalls, web security and protocols, virtualization and cloud security, and security policies and procedures.
To obtain an Associate in Science (AS) degree in Cybersecurity, students must:
- Complete a minimum of 60 associate degree-applicable semester units. Students planning to transfer should complete 60 CSU transferable or 60 UC transferable units, depending on their intended transfer destination.
- Complete the Moorpark College’s General Education requirements to include Areas 1-7 or the Cal-GETC Pattern. Transfer students should plan to complete the Cal-GETC. All courses for the Cal-GETC must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
- Complete the required coursework for the major as listed in the Moorpark College catalog with a grade of “C” or better (or a “P”) in each of the courses selected.
- Achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better in courses used to satisfy the degree requirements.
- Complete a minimum of 12 semester units within the Ventura County Community College District.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Major Courses | ||
| CNSE M01 | Networking Fundamentals * | 4 |
| CNSE M06 | Cisco Fundamentals of IT Essentials: PC Hardware & Software * | 4 |
| CNSE M18 | Cisco System Computer Networking A * | 4 |
| CNSE M30 | MS Windows Administration * | 3 |
| CNSE M55 | Linux Networking and System Administration * | 3 |
| CNSE M57 | Scripting for Security Management | 3 |
| CNSE M82 | Introduction to Network Security * | 3 |
| CNSE M80 | Internship in Computer Network Systems Engineering | 1-4 |
| Units from Elective Courses Group A | 3-4 | |
| Units from Elective Courses Group B | 5 | |
| Total Required Major Units: 33-37 | ||
| ||
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Electives for Major Group A - select and complete one course | 3-4 | |
| CNSE M13 | Internetworking and TCP/IP | 4 |
| CNSE M19 | Cisco System Computer Networking B * | 4 |
| CNSE M31 | MS Windows Network Server * | 3 |
| Elective for Major Group B - select and complete two courses | ||
| CNSE M56 | CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Preparation * | 3 |
| CNSE M83 | Digital Forensics Fundamentals * | 3 |
| CNSE M84 | Certified Ethical Hacker * | 2 |
| CNSE M86 | Firewall Administration * | 3 |
| CNSE M100 | Cybersecurity Analysis * | 3 |
| CNSE M105 | AWS Cloud Foundations * | 3 |
| CNSE M111 | Azure Cloud Fundamentals * | 3 |
| CNSE M170 | Cloud Security * | 3 |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Moorpark College General Education Pattern | 24 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 0 | |
| Elective Units | 0-3 | |
| Total Units for the AS Degree | 60-61 | |
| Cal-GETC Pattern | 34 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 0 | |
| Elective Units | 0 | |
| Total Units for the AS Degree | 67-71 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- design, build, and maintain secure networks that includes varied systems such as a virtual system, windows system, Linux system, firewall, wireless devices, and technology systems both on premise and on the cloud.
- demonstrate proficiency to design, recommend and use security strategies and resources that mitigate threats.
- demonstrate use of cyber defense tools, and apply cyber defense methods to mitigate threats as they apply to systems and networks both on premise and on the cloud.
- demonstrate effective troubleshooting skills and utilize both oral and written communication skills.
- perform reliable independent work and develop the skills necessary for effective teamwork.