Computer Information Systems - Information Security and Digital Forensics Associate of Technical Arts Degree

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PGM Code – 506V

Our high level associate of technical arts degree in Information Security and Digital Forensics brings you the latest technology and methods for solving today’s business IT Security needs. This curriculum includes: computer forensics; incident response essentials; system security for Windows and Linux hosts and servers; packet analysis; virtual private network implementation; firewall implementation; intrusion detection system implementation; security risk analysis and assessment; policy development; and layered security design and implementation. Those completing this advanced degree may seek employment as:

• Network Security Administrator	• Security Analyst
• Information Security Manager or Engineer	• Information Security Administrator
• Computer Forensics Analyst or Examiner	• Digital Forensics Specialist

Entry Requirements Students entering Computer Information Systems (CIS) programs will need to contact Enrollment Services and take both the English and Math placement tests. Students should bring the results of these tests to their first CIS advising appointment. This degree begins at an advanced level and is designed for students already in the IT field. Conditions of employment in this field may require passing criminal background checks. Students MUST see a CIS faculty adviser for proper placement into this program.

Career Management Requirement Students obtaining associate of technical arts degrees are required to take at least one (1) credit of career management, which can be satisfied by taking either CIS 116 or CIS 280 .

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements This ATA degree is awarded upon completing a minimum of 91 credits of program requirements and electives as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third, whichever is less, of the required credits must have been received from Edmonds CC. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college level courses as well as a minimum grade point average of 2.8 within the program requirements.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning a degree or certificate of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by taking at least five (5) credits of CD courses. To learn more, go to Academic Information – Cultural Diversity Requirement in the online academic catalog.

Students Are Advised To

plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning,
check plans with the appropriate faculty adviser, and
see the CIS website to determine when courses are generally offered.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted online by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Note: Applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

CWU Transfer This ATA degree transfers directly to Central Washington University’s Bachelors in Information Technology and Administrative Management on the Edmonds Community College campus. Students must complete specific requirements for English, math, and logic. For more information, visit CWU BAS-ITAM or contact the CWU adviser at linklett@cwu.edu.

Department website
Computer Information Systems | www.edcc.edu/cis
CIS Information Security website | infosec .edcc.edu
CWU BAS-ITAM website | www.cwu.edu/~itam

Advising Note This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds CC certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

General Education/Related Instruction Requirements (15 credits)

Communication Skills (5 credits)

OUTCOME: Write in clear, effective ways, adapted to audience, context, and purpose.

BSTEC 110 - Business Communications:CD 5.0 Credits OR
ENGL 100 - Introduction to College Writing 5.0 Credits OR
ENGR 231 - Introduction to Technical Writing 5.0 Credits OR
CWU transfer students, take this course:
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I 5.0 Credits

Quantitative Skills (5 credits)

OUTCOME: Apply mathematical, quantitative, or symbolic models to solve problems, draw inferences, or support conclusions appropriate to an individual discipline.

CIS 114 - Math and Problem Solving 5.0 Credits OR
CWU transfer students, choose from these three courses. Consult a CIS adviser:
MATH& 107 - Mathematics in Society 5.0 Credits OR
MATH& 141 - Precalculus I 5.0 Credits OR
MATH 140 - Business Precalculus 5.0 Credits

Human Relations/Group Interaction (5 credits)

OUTCOME: Identify and explain how to apply the skills needed to maintain effective working relationships in multicultural settings.

CIS 201 - Digital Forensics and the Law 5.0 Credits

Cultural Diversity Requirement

OUTCOME: Apply multiple perspectives when examining cultural differences and interacting in multicultural settings.

____Cultural Diversity Requirement met

Program Requirements (51 credits)

OUTCOMES:

Demonstrate knowledge of administrative and technical strategies for mitigating and managing threats posed to information systems
Select, configure, and employ the appropriate technical solutions and components to protect a network infrastructure and the related information assets.
Plan and execute an information security risk analysis and vulnerability assessment.
Conduct forensic analysis on various types of computing devices and storage media.
Properly document a digital forensics investigation/analysis and create comprehensive analysis reports.
Demonstrate knowledge of laws, standards and regulations and their relevance to information security and privacy.
Demonstrate knowledge of techniques and methods to facilitate the recovery of data from corrupt and/or damaged storage media.

CIS 265 - Network Administration 5.0 Credits **
CIS 266 - Server Administration 5.0 Credits
CIS 272 - Digital Forensics I 5.0 Credits
CIS 273 - Digital Forensics II 5.0 Credits
CIS 274 - Introduction to Network Security 5.0 Credits
CIS 275 - Host System Security I 5.0 Credits
CIS 277 - Security Implementation I 5.0 Credits
CIS 278 - Security Implementation II 5.0 Credits
CIS 279 - Managing Network Security 5.0 Credits
CIS 293 - Digital Forensics III 5.0 Credits
**Prerequisites for CIS 265 are waived for Information Security students with adviser approval.

Career Management (1 credit)

OUTCOME: Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities, prepare an effective employment package, and present oneself positively in a job interview.

CIS 280 - Career Planning 1.0 Credits OR
CIS 116 - IT Prior Learning Assessment 1.0 to 5.0 Credits

Program Electives (25 credits)

Choose five (5) elective courses from the following list:

CIS 171 - Cisco Networking I 5.0 Credits
CIS 172 - Cisco Networking II 5.0 Credits
CIS 173 - Cisco Networking III 5.0 Credits
CIS 174 - Cisco Networking IV 5.0 Credits
CIS 220 - Enterprise Architecture 5.0 Credits
CIS 233 - Systems Analysis 5.0 Credits
CIS 264 - Active Directory Administration 5.0 Credits
CIS 294 - Advanced Data Recovery and Clean Room Operations 5.0 Credits
CIS 295 - Malware Analysis 5.0 Credits
CS 125 - Linux and UNIX I 5.0 Credits
CS 126 - Linux and UNIX II 5.0 Credits
CS 225 - UNIX Shell Programming 5.0 Credits

Faculty Adviser Signature Required

Student has met with a faculty adviser for proper placement

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Faculty Signature/Date

Signatures

Dean’s Signature and Date	Adviser’s Signature and Date
Eff: summer 2014 \| Rev: 05/14