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  Dec 22, 2024
 
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Information Assurance and Cybersecurity, A.A.S ♦


The Associate of Applied Science in Information Security and Assurance will prepare students to design, implement and secure computer networks.  Students with this degree will be able to install security software, monitor networks for security breaches, respond to cyber-attacks and in some cases, gather data and evidence to be used in prosecuting cybercrime.

This offering is available in the following modes:

Face-to-face, Fully online 

With this award, you may seek jobs such as:

Information Security Analysts

Related Awards

Computer Programmer A.A.S. ♦  
Computer Support Specialist, A.A.S. ♦  
Network Administrator, A.A.S.  
Computer Programming Intermediate Level 2 Certificate ♦  
Computer Forensics Level 1 Certificate ♦  
Information Assurance & Cybersecurity Level 1 Certificate  
Cisco Certified Network Associate Level 1 Certificate  
Computer Programming Basics Level 1 Certificate ♦  
Computer Support Specialist Level 1 Certificate ♦  
Personal Computer Skills Level 1 Certificate ♦  

 

♦ — This symbol indicates the offering is also available fully online.

Total Credit Hours Required: 60


Milestone Course(s)


*** denotes Milestone course(s).
A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program.

Additional Program Information


The Associate of Applied Science in Information Security and Assurance will prepare students to design, implement and secure computer networks.  Students with this degree will be able to install security software, monitor networks for security breaches, respond to cyber attacks and in some cases, gather data and evidence to be used in prosecuting cyber crime.  Some security courses in this degree have been approved by National Security Agency, NSA (applies to SPC only).

NOTES:


# Course not taught at Palo Alto College
* Capstone Course
CIP Code: 11.0101
Major Code: IACB