Program: CYB.AAS - Associate in Applied Science
The program provides students with the knowledge, skills and tools required to protect hardware, software and networks in an organization’s infrastructure as well as an understanding of the social, ethical, and legal aspects of security and privacy. Students will have the opportunity to build the knowledge and skills essential to develop strategies to secure networks and mitigate risks of future threats. Students learn the essential elements of digital devices, operating systems, connectivity, security, ethical hacking, digital evidence, and programming.
The degree incorporates curricula the prepare students to take industry certification exams, including: CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst), CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, and Certified Ethical Hacking.
The Cybersecurity A.A.S. degree prepares students for entry-level careers in positions such as Cybersecurity Specialist, Cyber Crime Analyst, Incident Analyst, Junior Penetration Tester, IT Technician, Information Systems Security Analyst, and Network Security Analyst.
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequisite and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details.
Select a 3-credit Lab Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Science Elective (GE MST).
Contact Name: Aslihan Cakmak, Chairperson
Contact Phone: 732.906.2526
Contact Email: BusinessAndCompSci@middlesexcc.edu
Department Web: https://www.middlesexcc.edu/business-and-computer-science