Associate of Science in Cybersecurity
The Associate of Science in Cybersecurity (ASC) degree prepares students whose educational and professional goals include careers in the area of data and information security. The ASC provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities in computer systems to critically and ethically assess security risks, detect intrusions, and defend networks.
The ASC degree is targeted at entry level positions and thus provides foundational knowledge in the key topics required for these positions. Among others, the ASC offer courses in computer hardware and software, and introduction to Python programming, fundamentals of networks, network security and defense, operating systems with an emphasis on Linux, and intrusion detection. To be able to develop and practice the skills students will need in their careers, the program incorporates virtual computer labs and simulations. To ensure currency in the discipline and knowledge of skills required by the target population, the curriculum is designed to prepare students to take the CompTIA A+ and Network+ exams. These are professional certifications widely recognized by employers as establishing competency in entry-level skills.
The ASC degree is fully stackable to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Cybersecurity Concentration) allowing students to enter the degree with Junior standing.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Define the fundamental principles of information security, confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
- Communicate cybersecurity concepts clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Utilize scientific reasoning and processes to examine the evolving field of cybersecurity.
- Participate in team-based problem solving, applying a range of cybersecurity tools, techniques, and methodologies.
- Applying cybersecurity principles, practices, or tools to identify cybersecurity risks in diverse organizational contexts.
- Identify ethical issues that arise in cybersecurity (i.e., privacy, surveillance, and intellectual property).
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation. As such, Trident has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.