Cybersecurity Operations, AAS

The Cybersecurity Operations program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in data recovery services at businesses, government, and law enforcement agencies. The experienced teachers at Highline teach students to perform computer forensics analyses, examine how malicious code behaves on networks, and implement an organization’s information security plan. Students learn to use hardware and software tools to recover lost or corrupted data from hard drives and other storage media. They use forensics techniques to determine the reason for data loss. They may also monitor the network for security breaches, respond to cyber attacks, and in some cases, gather data and evidence to be used in prosecuting cyber crimes. This program is a pathway into the BAS in Cybersecurity.

https://cis.highline.edu

Program Requirements

Core Courses

Total Core Credits: 56

Supporting Courses

Total Supporting Course Credits: 15

Related Instruction Courses

Communications Requirement

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I
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CMST& 101 - Introduction to Communication
CMST& 220 - Public Speaking

Computation Requirement

MATH& 146 - Introduction to Statistics

Human Relations Requirement

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Total Related Instruction Credits: 20

Total Program Credits: 91

Learning Outcomes

Analyze and apply foundational topics in information security, digital forensics, and incident response.
Deploy, test, and evaluate common technologies, host types, and architectures.
Perform digital forensics, security analysis, and incident response using common technologies.
Analyze electronic evidence and use cyber skills to identify a conclusion that can be confirmed using standard or accepted forensic science techniques.
Automate management and security technologies with scripting and application programming interfaces.
Demonstrate proficiency with common IT tools for security work including auditing, vulnerability management, and testing tools.
Perform gap analysis to determine the effectiveness of security controls and create controls for remediation.
Effectively use technology to identify resources to solve network and operating system issues, troubleshoot problems, and remain current in the technology field.
Communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders, both in speech and written documents.

Program Notes

This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
Students must achieve a minimum grade of 2.0 in each core class.
AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.