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Cybersecurity Degree

Associate of Applied Science
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Prepare for a career in cybersecurity with a degree from Montgomery College.

The program emphasizes computer security and information assurance concepts, augmented with current industry standard techniques. Topics cover threats and vulnerabilities, prevention at the technical (hardware and software) and human levels, detection, response, and management aspects of security.

The program prepares entry-level computer technicians with cybersecurity expertise and offers transfer options to four-year institutions. It is also designed to address the homeland security industry's need for trained cybersecurity workers.

You can also prepare for a variety of industry certifications, including:

  • Computing Technology Industry Association’s (CompTIA) A+, Network+ and Security+ certifications
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification
  • Security Certified Network Professional certification

作为网络观察的成员，蒙哥马利学院的课程遵循国家安全电信和系统安世界杯摩洛哥vs克罗地亚欧赔全指令(NSTISSI) 4011和4013标准。同时，该课件100%符合美国国家安全系统委员会(CNSS)国家标准4011。

Program Outcomes

Available Fully Online
Complete this degree or certificate on your schedule, from anywhere with an internet connection, by taking all your classes online.Find out more about online learning.

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Apply software patches to operating systems and applications.
  • Evaluate a system for security vulnerabilities using appropriate resources.
  • Use standard software tools to detect attempted security breaches in networks.
  • Implement network security defenses.
  • Describe a professional's responsibility in the areas of individual privacy, intellectual property rights, and ethics and codes of conduct.
  • Examine legal, social, and ethical concerns related to securing information systems and networks.
  • 解释如何使用当前的法医工具。
  • 在网络安全相关问题上表现出批判性思维和解决问题的能力。
  • Describe the differences between internal and external threats and how to defend against each.
  • 根据实际问题场景，提出网络安全解决方案。
  • Demonstrate the skills necessary to be successful in passing at least 2 of the following certification exams: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator), CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and/or ISC2 Professional Security certification(s).

Program Advising

Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. The program advising guide outlines the degree requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.

Transfer Opportunities

Our degree program has transfer agreements with many four-year institutions, including Bowie State University, Capitol Technology University, University of Maryland Global Campus, University of Maryland Global Campus at The Universities at Shady Grove, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, and more.See all transfer agreements.

Careers

For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use theCareer and Program Explorer查看此职业领域的完整报告。查看下面图表的链接以获得进一步的指导和/或联系项目顾问来讨论职业目标。

职业机会包括网络安全工程师、信息安全分析师、网络安全专家、网络安全管理员、网络安全架构师和系统工程师。

  • MC Student Employment Services: Speak with the Student Employment Specialist for help with resume writing, interviewing, setting up aCollege Central Network (CCN)new windowaccount and other job search topics.
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Curriculum

Suggested Course Sequence: Cybersecurity

A suggested course sequence for students follows.

  • All students should review the advising guide andconsult an advisor.
  • Find out about related programs and course in theFields of Studysection.
  • Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
  • All degree-seeking students must take a central group ofGeneral Educationcourses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.


Suggested Course Sequence

A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should review theProgram Advising Guideandconsult an advisor.

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

*ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed forENGL 102/ENGL 103, or NWIT or CMSC elective.


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Related Programs and Courses

General Studies Degree

Students who major ingeneral studiesexplore personal, professional, and academic areas of interest within a flexible framework supporting transfer.

Workforce Development and Continuing Education

MC offers a wide variety ofnoncredit classes. These courses are designed to help you upgrade your skills, pursue career training, or learn something new.

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