Contact Information:
John Kroshus, Associate Professor
John.Kroshus@ndscs.edu
701-671-2115
NDSCS-Fargo 138
Delivery Methods:
Online and some classes. Face-to-Face Combination
Program Information:
Most cybersecurity work happens behind the scenes, protecting people and organizations ho don't know ttiey're under threat and before an attack occurs. Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting programs, computer networks and digital information from threats. Cybersecurity might be a good career for you if you are a detail-oriented, analytical person with a collaborative mindset and the ability to improvise.
The Cybersecurity AAS provides a foundation for Cybersecurity essentials, defense, incident response, and penetration testing. This program will provide an immediate basis for professionals employed in the high-tech industry to improve their ability to counter threats to information systems, thereby increasing their value to organizations that employ them, and ensuring computer systems under their care are protected. A peripheral objective is to provide an opportunity for new or recent graduates to acquire advanced skills in Cybersecurity.
Specifically, it will meet the following objectives: Foster a high-quality, student centered education.
- Provide students with a broad overview of the field and introduce them to recent advances and current research problems.
- Emphasize ethical, economic, social, and legal impacts of Security technologies.
- Provide a foundation for the development of Security.
- Provide our students with the ability to counter threats to information systems and provide appropriate "after incident" responses.
After successfully completing the Cybersecurity AAS degree, students are prepared to take the CCST Cybersecurity (CISCO Certified support Technician), Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Comp TIA Linux+, Comp TIA A+ Certification exams. The applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent.
Please Note: Students are placed into English, math and reading courses based on ACT, ACCUPLACER or other nationally recognized tests. Please see
www.NDSCS.edu/current-students/student-success/test-center for the NDSCS Course Placement Policy and testing information. Students may be on an extended plan of study pending their course placement.
*Program Admission Requirements are subject to revision. Please check the department or program website under Program Admission Requirements for current information.
Award
Upon successful completion of the required courses in each certificate, students will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree in Cybersecurity Specialist.