Program Information
- Dept: Business and Information Technology
- Contact: Ray Esparza
- Phone: (623) 845-3237
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- Course Catalog Information
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Information Security degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge and tools to understand how networks, operating systems and programs function. Emphasis is placed on developing the theoretical and practical skills needed to maintain security on mission-critical data and systems. The program is designed to meet the training needs of government and industry employees. The program covers a variety of information security disciplines which include both vendor-neutral and vendor-specific information technology (IT) security training. The Information Security program is designed to help prepare students for internationally recognized IT certifications and business, industry and government responsibilities.
Course Check Sheets:
| 2012-13 | 2011-12 | 2010-11 | 2009-10 |  *Adobe Reader is required to view Course Check Sheets |
| Required Courses: | 27 credits |
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| CIS126DA | UNIX Operating System OR | |
| CIS126DL | Linux Operating System | 3 |
| CNT140 | Cisco Networking Basics | 4 |
| CNT150 | Cisco Networking Router Technologies | 4 |
| ITS110 | Information Security Fundamentals | 4 |
| ITS120 | Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues | 3 |
| ITS130 | Operating System Security | 3 |
| ITS140 | Network Security | 3 |
| MST150__ | Microsoft Windows Professional (any module) OR | |
| MST150XP | Microsoft Windows XP Professional | 3 |
| General Education Requirements: 22-27 credits | ||
| Restricted Electives: 12 credits | ||
If you have questions or need more information, please contact Ray Esparza or the Business and Information Technology Department at (623) 845-3237.
