This program prepares IT professionals to apply knowledge and experience in risk management and digital forensics to safeguard infrastructure and secure data through continuity planning and disaster recovery operations. Courses deliver proven methods for information security using software analysis techniques, cloud management, and networking strategies to prevent, detect, and mitigate cyber-attacks. This program also provides preparation for several nationally recognized, high-demand certifications in the field of Cybersecurity.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

🗸 Design and produce business information systems solutions incorporating current Information Technology, trends, security, and best practices (PSLO 1).

🗸 Execute Linux system commands from either a keyboard or a shell script using correct command syntax (PSLO 2).

🗸 Analyze and implement security concepts and security policies (PSLO 3).

🗸 Analyze common threats to and vulnerabilities of computer systems and networks (PSLO 4).

🗸 Implement and manage Cisco secure networks (PSLO 5).

🗸 Implement network perimeter defense (PSLO 6).

Career Information

Some career opportunities associated with this degree include: security analyst, network systems security administrator, security policy analyst, information technology specialist (State of California) and more.