Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

Learning Outcomes

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

• Secure the commonly used operating systems.
• Securely configure and maintain network infrastructure.
• Evaluate, plan, and implement cloud security for varying cloud environments.
• Evaluate, implement, and maintain mobile security.
• Securely install and maintain popular database products, perform security audits, and apply knowledge to new technology such as big data installations and analytics.
• Effectively perform the tasks related to penetration testing on various platforms, applications, and network designs including pre-evaluation, setting of parameters, evaluating and reporting results, and give recommendations on remediation of findings.
• Plan, conduct, and report on the incident response processes while maintaining compliance and data protection requirements. 
• Design and conduct a forensic investigation that meets professional standards.
• 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 an informational technology-related field from a regionally accredited institution,
• Other associate degrees will be considered on a case by case basis,
• Official transcripts from a regionally accredited college showing a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Requirements

Please contact a faculty advisor or program manager for the most updated information.

Students must have a total of 50 credits of general education courses and 60 credits of 300/400 level courses to be awarded a BAS degree.

Students must achieve a minimum grade of 2.0 in each CIS and CSCI class

Associate Degree/Related Credits: 55 credits

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

Total Program Credits: 180 Credits