Cybersecurity Overview (AS 2710)
Type of Award
AS - Associate in Science
Program Website
https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-stem.aspx
Program Description
The Cybersecurity AS program is meticulously crafted to instill a deep understanding and expertise in cybersecurity, aligned with the NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education) framework's specialty areas including Securely Provision, Operate and Maintain, Protect and Defend, Analyze, Collect and Operate, and Investigate. Designed to meet the increasing demand for cybersecurity professionals in Florida, the curriculum integrates technical and nontechnical skills, promoting employability, higher-order reasoning, problem-solving abilities, and adherence to ethical practices. Coursework covers: network security, security essentials, digital forensics and secure scripting, equipping graduates for real-world challenges and supporting business growth and innovation in the information technology (IT) industry.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit: www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
The program can be finished in two years of full-time enrollment or three years part-time.
Location
This program is offered on Lake Worth , Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, Belle Glade, and Loxahatchee Groves campuses.
For More Information
Dr. Dwight Elliott, Professor, elliottd@palmbeachstate.edu, 561-868-4117
Employment Opportunities
This program prepares students for various technology-focused positions, such as software developers, network administrators, information security analysts, data analysts, IT support specialists, and systems managers. These roles leverage their expertise in computer science and information technology to meet the digital needs of modern businesses and organizations.
Career Path Notes
Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach State College's Bachelor of Applied Science program in Information Management, Security and Networking Assurance concentration. For more information, visit: www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelors
In addition, courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer into a four-year program. For more information, contact the college or university to which you wish to transfer.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
General Education (Credits:15)
| ENC1101 | English Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Humanities Area ll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| AMH2020 | United States History Since 1877 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Natural Science Area IV, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
Required Courses (Credits: 39)
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2120 | Security Essentials (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2301 | Linux Fundamentals (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2314 | Attack Prevention and Detection (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CAP2140 | Digital Forensics 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| COP1000 | Introduction to Programming (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CIS1531 | Introduction to Secure Scripting (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2402 | Implementing and Administering Network Security (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CIS2513 | Information Technology Project Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| COP2700 | Introduction to Database (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CET2792 | Installing and Configuring Windows Server (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CIS2223 | Ethics in Cybersecurity (AS) | 3 Credits |
Computer Science Electives (Credits: 6)
| Computer Science Electives (Courses with one of the following prefixes: MAC, CNT, CAI, CTS, COP, CGS, CIS, CET, CAP, CEN) (6) | 6 Credits |
Computer Science Electives: A course cannot be used more than once in the program.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2120 | Security Essentials (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ENC1101 | English Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| COP1000 | Introduction to Programming (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| CTS2301 | Linux Fundamentals (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2402 | Implementing and Administering Network Security (AS) | 3 Credits |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CIS1531 | Introduction to Secure Scripting (AS) | 3 Credits |
| AMH2020 | United States History Since 1877 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Three - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 15)
| CTS2314 | Attack Prevention and Detection (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CIS2513 | Information Technology Project Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CAP2140 | Digital Forensics 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Humanities Area ll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| Computer Science Elective (Course with one of the following prefixes: MAC, CNT, CAI, CTS, COP, CGS, CIS, CET, CAP, CEN) (3) | 3 Credits |
Term Four - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 15)
| COP2700 | Introduction to Database (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CET2792 | Installing and Configuring Windows Server (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CIS2223 | Ethics in Cybersecurity (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Natural Science Area IV, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| Computer Science Elective (Course with one of the following prefixes: MAC, CNT, CAI, CTS, COP, CGS, CIS, CET, CAP, CEN) (3) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 60