The Cybersecurity program is structured to develop highly skilled professionals who have the knowledge and practical skills to keep networks, computer systems and information assets secure and to analyze, assess, anticipate and prevent malicious intrusions as well as react to the intrusions of information networks and systems. Network, computer and information security has become a major concern to every institution, organization and company that maintains a computer network. Given the current level of terrorist threats, growing problem with computer hackers, concerns about identity theft, and tough new legal requirements for securing information, there is a heightened awareness regarding the importance of networked computer information system vulnerability assessment and securing systems.
This program emphasizes the importance of assessing networked system vulnerabilities and securing networked information systems. In-depth instruction and practicum are used to provide the background, concepts and techniques to train professionals who are capable of protecting information assets from a wide range of security threats. Also included is the forensics training necessary to allow the security professional to properly analyze theft, misappropriation and misuse of information assets and proper safekeeping and documentation of evidentiary materials.
The Cybersecurity program will lead to an Associate Degree in Applied Business and provide the information and knowledge in preparation for the examinations to earn CCNA (Network) or MCITP:SA (Systems), CISSP (Security), CCE (Forensics) and Security+ professional certifications. It will also provide students with an interest in networked computer information technology a career opportunity in networked information systems security and provide those already in the networked information system profession with the opportunity to expand their career to include the area of network computer information system vulnerabilities and security. NOTE The Cybersecurity option has special admission requirements. The candidate must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and be at least 18 years of age. Students must also submit a successful criminal record background check.
Program Outcomes ►
The student will
1 integrate Edison State core values into every aspect of the program;
2 incorporate Edison State general education outcomes into every aspect of the program;
3 evaluate and analyze problems and apply the tools of logical problem solving;
4 demonstrate basic computer skills in areas such as applications, operating systems and programming;
5 support new technology and demonstrate sufficient knowledge to adapt to this technology;
6 recognize and understand data communication and its relationship to solve business related technological problems and issues;
7 apply programming, database, operating systems, virtual machine concepts, security and business application skills to troubleshoot and solve information technology problems specific to degree option; and
8 demonstrate ability to research, select, use and troubleshoot hardware, software and network connections appropriate to degree option.
