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Students will learn physical, logical, and wireless security concepts, malware concerns, social engineering exploits, operating system security settings, user authentication methods, access controls and mitigation techniques. Students will be encouraged (but not required) to sit for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals+, A+ and Network+ certification exams. Program Format Time of Program: Evening / Weekends, online Mode of delivery: On-site, seated, online AAS Associate Program Division of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies Trocaire’s Cybersecurity A.A.S. degree program prepares graduates with the necessary competencies to attain entry-level positions in Information Security and Security Assurance as computer security specialists and information security analysts. Through applied learning experiences, along with group/team-based learning to simulate a professional work environment, students acquire the foundation knowledge and skills necessary to pursue entry level positions and/or move on to baccalaureate studies in the field. With outcomes aligned with national standards, graduates of the program are positioned to contribute to and capitalize on the many opportunities created by this rapidly evolving and changing global industry. Location Most courses and labs are offered at the Trocaire Achievement Complex on Transit Road, Lancaster, NY. Students must take the GS100 (College Seminar) course at the college’s main campus in Buffalo, NY The AAS in Cybersecurity Provides students with a fundamental understanding of the technological needs, threats, and vulnerabilities of hardware, software, operating systems, networks and the Internet. With a curriculum that provides coursework in statistics, ethics in data science and research methods, students are given the tools to examine operating systems, networks, tools and protocols needed to navigate, use, and manage security technologies as well as gain insight into the legal, social, and political dynamics of the cyber universe. Program Format Time of Program: Evening / Weekends, Online Mode of Delivery: On-site, seated, online Normal Time to Completion: 24 months (two academic years) Apply Now Visit Trocaire Request Information Resources Cybersecurity Program Learning Outcomes Resources for Career Changers Are you considering a career change, but don’t know how your current skills may transfer? Checkout these guides, courtesy of our partner CompTIA: From Administrative to IT From Food Service to IT From Healthcare to IT From Military to IT From Retail to IT From Bartender to IT From Construction to IT From Finance to IT From Law Enforcement to IT From Sales to IT Courses Semester 1 14/16 CBY100 Introduction to Cybersecurity CBY150 Introduction to Operating Systems CNA107 Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software GS 100 College Seminar* The College Seminar is a course designed to provide students strategies for successful learning in college and beyond. Topics in the course include: learning styles, learning and study strategies, cognitive strategies, time management, goal-setting, note-taking, test-taking strategies, overcoming test anxiety, cultural diversity, and other issues that focus on enabling students to become better achievers. The course is one credit with a one hour laboratory. Students are requires to take this course in their first semester at Trocaire College. (Fall, Spring and Summer Semester) *Students must receive a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher to pass this course. OR GS 102 College Success* The College Success is a course designed to provide students strategies for successful learning in college and beyond. It is part of the Transitional Studies curriculum. Central to the course is students’ intensive work in learning strategies and the use of the diagnostic tool, Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI). Topics in the course include: learning styles, learning and study strategies, cognitive strategies, time management, goal-setting, note-taking, test-taking strategies, overcoming test anxiety, cultural diversity, and other issues that focus on enabling students to become better achievers. This course is three credits and is open only to new Trocaire students who participate in Transitional Studies. They are required to take this course their first semester at Trocaire College. (Fall and Spring Semesters) *Placement is based on participation in Transitional Studies *Students must receive a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher to pass this course. MA 110 College Algebra A pre-calculus level algebra course. Topics include solving system of equations that contain either two or three variables, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing monomials and polynomials; factoring polynomials, simplifying rational expressions and solving linear equations and inequity expressions that contain absolute values. Prerequisite: High school Regents mathematics or MA099 Semester 2 16 CBY101 Digital Forensics Fundamentals CBY152 Computer Networking Fundamentals CBY154 Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies DA 103 SQL for Data Analysis PH232 Cyber Ethics Resources Cybersecurity Program Learning Outcomes CyberWatch West Consortium Educational Member CyberWatch West National Cyber Resource Center for academic programs WiCys Program Requirements Admission Requirements: High school diploma (minimum 75% average) or GED Diploma with a minimum score of 2500 Minimum Degree Requirements: A total of at least 62 semester credit hours with a Quality Point Average of 2.0 General Education: Basic Communications – Minimum of 4 credit hours: EN101 (3) GS100* (1)** Humanities – Minimum of 3 credit hours: PH206(3) – Ethics in Data Science Natural Sciences: Biology Elective (3) Quantitative Analysis: MA107 (3) – Logical Reasoning and Decision Making MA110 (3) – College Algebra MA120 (3) – Statistics I Social Sciences: PSY101 (3) – General Psychology PSY320 (3) – Research Methods: Techniques and Designs Program Specific* DA103 (3) – SQL for Data Analysis CNA105 (4) – Introduction to Computer Networking CNA112 (3) – Operating Systems CNA264 (3) – Computer Security CBY201 (4) – Programming Concepts and Methodologies CNA205 (3) – Intermediate Networking CNA215 (3) – LAN Design and Management CBY101 (3) – Introduction to Computer Forensics CBY202(4) – Introduction to Programming in Java CNA265 (4) – Network Security Hardware CNA274 (3) – Seminar and Internship: Capstone Experience Graduation Requirements: Mercy Action Project Other: * A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required. ** GS100 (College Seminar) must be taken at the main campus only. Courses Semester 1 14/16 CBY100 Introduction to Cybersecurity CNA107 Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software EN 101 English Composition The course seeks to aid the communication process by developing the ability to write clear, concise, expository prose, with emphasis on pre-writing and revision. It assists the student in finding a voice and an audience. A research paper is required, thus techniques of writing a formal research paper are reviewed. GS 102 College Success* The College Success is a course designed to provide students strategies for successful learning in college and beyond. It is part of the Transitional Studies curriculum. Central to the course is students’ intensive work in learning strategies and the use of the diagnostic tool, Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI). Topics in the course include: learning styles, learning and study strategies, cognitive strategies, time management, goal-setting, note-taking, test-taking strategies, overcoming test anxiety, cultural diversity, and other issues that focus on enabling students to become better achievers. This course is three credits and is open only to new Trocaire students who participate in Transitional Studies. They are required to take this course their first semester at Trocaire College. (Fall and Spring Semesters) *Placement is based on participation in Transitional Studies *Students must receive a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher to pass this course. OR GS 100 College Seminar* The College Seminar is a course designed to provide students strategies for successful learning in college and beyond. Topics in the course include: learning styles, learning and study strategies, cognitive strategies, time management, goal-setting, note-taking, test-taking strategies, overcoming test anxiety, cultural diversity, and other issues that focus on enabling students to become better achievers. The course is one credit with a one hour laboratory. Students are requires to take this course in their first semester at Trocaire College. (Fall, Spring and Summer Semester) *Students must receive a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher to pass this course. MA 110 College Algebra A pre-calculus level algebra course. Topics include solving system of equations that contain either two or three variables, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing monomials and polynomials; factoring polynomials, simplifying rational expressions and solving linear equations and inequity expressions that contain absolute values. Prerequisite: High school Regents mathematics or MA099 Semester 2 16 CBY150 Introduction to Operating Systems CBY152 Computer Networking Fundamentals CBY154 Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies DA 103 SQL for Data Analysis SOCEL Social Science Elective Semester 3 16 BIOEL Biology Elective CBY101 Digital Forensics Fundamentals CBY200 Cloud Security Fundamentals CBY222 Advanced Networking and Security LAEL Liberal Arts Elective Semester 4 16 CBY201 Programming Concepts and Methodologies CBY250 Incident Response and Management CBY260 Seminar & Internship HUEL Humanities Elective PH232 Cyber Ethics According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for the field of Information Security is expected to grow by 28% over the next ten years.