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Cyber Security and Computer Forensics Technology

Associate Degree Course Sequence

ITD122  Computer Applications for Professionals
NET120  PC Upgrading and Maintenance
CFS129  Cryptography
NET121  Introduction to Computer Networking
MTH125  College Algebra
CFS136  Principles of Information Security
CFS137  Computer Crime and Investigation
NET220  UNIX/LINUX Operating Environment
ENG124  College Composition
Non-Technical Elective
COM121  Effective Communication
ITD123  MAC Concepts
SOC225  Cultural Diversity
CSE122  Programming Logic and Problem Solving
BIO126  Science/Energy and the Environment
NET136  CCNA Phase I & II
CFS257  File Systems Analysis
CFS286  UNIX/LINUX Forensics
CFS275  Ethical Hacking
ACC235  Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation
CFS256  Disaster Recovery & Incident Planning
CFS258  Cyber Forensics & Data Recovery
CFS287  Network Forensics
NET281  Firewall and Network Security

TOTAL CREDITS 73

The cyber security and computer forensics technology program covers areas that are identified in the Emergency Preparedness and Response, Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection divisions of the Department of Homeland Security. Major topics of the program include: risk and threat assessment on computer system and data, developing procedures to prevent and react to data and computer-related security breaches, and computer system security plan documentation.

Students graduating from Stark State College with a cyber security and computer forensics technology degree will assess a company’s risk, document and implement security procedures and check for security breaches in their systems. Cyber security and computer forensic graduates can find employment in both the private and public sector, including positions related to homeland security.

Students interested in pursuing a 2+2 bachelor of science degree should consult their academic advisor prior to initial enrollment in the courses.