Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

Learning Outcomes

A student earning a Bachelors of Applied Sciences in Cybersecurity and Forensics will be able to:

• Secure the commonly used operating systems such as Windows, Linux and Apple at the small office/home office (SOHO) level to the enterprise level.
• Securely install, configure, program and maintain routers, switches and hubs for the SOHO to enterprise level operation.
• Evaluate, plan and implement cloud security for the variation of cloud environments including public, private and hybrid.
• Evaluate, implement and maintain mobile security for SOHO to enterprise level operation.
• Securely install and maintain the popular database products - such as MySQL, MS SQL Server and Oracle - while being able to evaluate the appropriate operating system for the situation, perform security audits, and apply the knowledge to new technology such as big data installations and analytics.
• Design, install and maintain a secure database using one or more of the popular database products on various operating systems to industry standards.
• Evaluate, implement and use big data architectures such as Cloudera, Hortonworks, or Map-R to utilize Hadoop Distributed File Systems.
• Able to effectively perform the tasks related to penetration testing on various platforms, applications and network designs including pre-evaluation, setting of parameters, evaluate/report results, and give recommendations on remediation of findings.
• Plan, conduct and report on the digital analysis of networks, cloud deployments, desktop and mobile devices using proper forensics techniques and determining the appropriate legal parameters that should be adhered to. 
• Design and conduct an e-discovery investigation, while applying the appropriate legalities such as litigation holds, HIPAA standards, etc.
• Apply knowledge of professional ethics when dealing with sensitive and confidential information or when making a decision on what path or methodology to use.

Program Eligibility

To qualify for admission to Highline’s BAS Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Program, eligible applicants must have:

• Completed a regionally accredited AAS or AAS-T degree in Informational Technology degree or related field
• Other associate degrees will be considered on a case by case basis
• Official transcripts from an accredited college or university, and
• A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better.

Application Process

To be considered for the bachelor of applied  science program prospective students must submit the following: 

• Completed Highline bachelor application form;
• Completed a regionally accredited AAS or AAS-T degree in Informational Technology-related field from a regionally accredited institution,
• Other associate degrees will be considered on a case by case basis,
• Cumumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher,
• Official transcripts from a regionally accredited college.

Requirements

Please contact Faculty Advisor or Program Manager for most updated information.

Students must have a total of 50 credits of general education courses to be awarded BAS degree.

Associate Degree/Related Credits: 55 credits

Applicable credits from an associate degree issued by a regionally accredited institution.

Total Program Credits: 180 Credits