Skip to Main Content

2595 - Cybersecurity - AS

Download as PDF

Science/Technology/ENR/MAT CR AS

Program Code

2595

Divisions

Science/Technology/ENR/MAT

Degree Designation

AS

Program Description

Cybersecurity has become a major concern for organizations and individuals who utilize computers. This program is designed to provide students with an understanding of computers, computer networks and the vulnerability of those systems, and methods for addressing cyber threats. Students will study a variety of tools, policies, and procedures designed to address vulnerabilities and minimize cyber threats.
Students will be prepared to complete industry certification in computer hardware and system software, networking, and security. This degree program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to major in cybersecurity or computer science. Program is also available online.

Information And Additional Notes

  • Students are initially placed in a mathematics course based on their mathematics background. Students that do not place in college-level mathematics may need more than two years to complete this degree.

  • Work with your advisor to determine the MAT courses required at your selected transfer school. MAT 1670 and MAT 1710 are required for Computer Science transfer at SUNY schools. MAT 1720 may also be required at some transfer institutions.

  • Several upper-level computer science courses are only offered online.

  • Additional fees will be required if students choose to take industry certification tests such as CompTIA A+, Network +, and Security +. Additional fees will be required if students choose to take industry certification tests such as CompTIA A+, Network +, and Security +.

Cybersecurity (A.S.) | Jamestown Community College (sunyjcc.edu)

Outcome

Identify security risks and threats to computers and computer networks.

Outcome

Specify and implement appropriate hardware and software safeguards.

Outcome

Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot basic hardware and software problems.

Outcome

Design a basic LAN and WAN, given specific parameters and constraints.