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Cybersecurity - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AREA OF CONCENTRATION

APPLICATION CODE 304

For curriculum information, contact the Business and Computer Systems Division—Room DH 239—443-518-1520.

The cybersecurity curriculum prepares students to work in network security or support in private, public, and government arenas at the mid-administrative level, and for transferring to four-year programs. Content related to the CISSP domains has been incorporated into the cybersecurity courses. These courses are mapped to the National Training Standard for Information Systems Security designation sponsored by NSA and the Department of Homeland Security. This curriculum is designed to transfer to similar programs at Capitol College or the University of Maryland Global Campus to complete a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity. Students are advised to check the requirements of the major at the institution to which they intend to transfer. HCC is an approved Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) and students are eligible for an HCC certificate that states that the student has completed a curriculum mapped to the CAE Information Assurance and Cyber Defense training standards approved by NSA and Department of Homeland Security.

Suggested Semester 1

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL 121College Composition

3
CMSY 156Introduction to Python

3
CMSY 158Fundamentals and Practice for Network+ Certification

3
CMSY 163Introduction to Firewalls and Network Security

3
MATH 143Precalculus I

3
or higher core course

Suggested Semester 2

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMSY 110Computer Concepts, Applications, and Ethical Considerations

3
CMSY 164Introduction to Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems

3
CSCO 291Introduction to Networks

3
CSCO 292Routing and Switching Essentials

3
Gen Ed Core Biological & Physical Sciences - Scientific Reasoning Core

3

Suggested Semester 3

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMSY 176Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Practice

3
CMSY 255Introduction to Unix and Linux

3
SPCH 101Introduction to Human Communication

3
OR
SPCH 105Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3
OR
SPCH 110Interpersonal Communication

3
Gen Ed Core Arts & Humanities - Critical & Creative Thinking Core

3
Gen Ed Core Social & Behavioral Sciences - Critical & Creative Thinking Core

3

Suggested Semester 4

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMSY 262Encryption and Secure Communications

3
CMSY 263Ethical Hacking and Cyber Defense

3
Gen Ed Core Biological & Physical Sciences - Scientific Reasoning Core w/ Lab

4
Gen Ed Core Social & Behavioral Sciences - Global Competency Core

3
Elective General Electives

2

A graduate should be able to

  1. Determine the role of network security technologies within a network and establish appropriate security policy.
  2. Identify appropriate network security tools and technologies to establish and configure a secure computer network.
  3. Utilize software tools, devices, and procedures to determine if current systems meet the security policy requirements and problem-solve network vulnerabilities and cyber-attacks to harden network infrastructure.
  4. Develop ethical hacking skills and apply these in countermeasures and cyber defense as necessary.
  5. Identify, understand, evaluate, and apply ethical reasoning in business practices.

Total Credit Hours: 60

It is possible to take CSCO 291 and CSCO 292 simultaneously. Some courses in the program prepare students for industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).