This AAS degree prepares students for entry-level
positions in cybersecurity. The program emphasizes
computer security and information assurance concepts
augmented with current industry standard techniques.
Topics cover threats and vulnerabilities, prevention at the
technical (hardware and software) and human levels,
detection, response, and management aspects of security.
The program prepares entry-level computer technicians
with cybersecurity expertise and also offers students a
transfer option to four-year institutions. The proposed
program of study is designed to address the needs for
increasing the number of trained workers qualified to
work in cybersecurity in the homeland security industry.
The program is expected to meet National Security
Telecommunications and Systems Security Instruction
(NSTISSI) 4011 and 4013 standards. It will also help
prepare students to sit for a variety of industry
certifications, including the Computing Technology
Industry Association’s (CompTIA) A+, Network+ and
Security+ certifications; Cisco Certified Network
Associate (CCNA) certification; and the Security
Certified Network Professional certification.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be
able to:
• Apply software patches to operating systems and
applicatio ns.
• Evaluate a system for security vulnerabilities
using appropriate resources.
(continued)
• Use standard software tools to detect attempted
security breaches in networks
• Implement network security defenses.
• Describe a professional’s responsibility in the
areas of individual privacy, intellectual property
rights, and ethics and codes of conduct
• Examine legal, social, and ethical concerns related
to securing information systems and networks
• Explain how to use current forensic tools.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-
solving skills on issues related to cybersecurity.
• Describe the differences between internal and
external threats and how to defend against each.
• Propose cybersecurity solutions based on real-
world problem scenarios.
• Demonstrate the skills necessary to be successful
in passing at least 2 of the following certification
exams: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network
Administrator) certificate, CompTIA Network+
certificate, CompTIA Security+ certificate, and/or
ISC2 Professional Security certification(s).
Program Advising
Germ
antown
• Prof. Silvia Vargas, 240-567-1983
Silvia.Vargas@montgomerycollege.edu
• Prof. David Vargas, 240-567-1933
David.Vargas@montgomerycollege.edu
• Prof
. Joe Roundy, 240-567-2144
Joseph.Roundy@montgomerycollege.edu
CYBERSECURITY AAS: 356A
Total Credits: 60
Catalog Edition: 2018-2019
CYBERSECURITY AAS: 356A
2018-2019
