Information Systems Security A.A.S.
Information Systems Security covers a broad expanse of technology concepts. This curriculum provides individuals with the skills required to implement effective and comprehensive information security controls.
Coursework includes networking technologies, operating systems administration, information policy, intrusion detection, security administration, and industry best practices to protect data communications.
Graduates should be prepared for employment as security administrators. Additionally, they will acquire the skills that allow them to pursue security certifications.
NSA-NIATP Courseware Certification
Courseware in the Information Systems Security program has been certified by the National Security Agency, National Information Assurance Education and Training Program as meeting the requirements as set forth by the national training standards Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professionals NSTISSI No. 4011 and Systems Administrators (SA), CNSSI 4013. This certification gives A-B Tech the authority to recognize those candidates who have demonstrated that they have met the 4011 and 4013 training standards. Candidates who have met the standard will be issued a certificate of recognition acknowledging their completion of the CNSS 4011 and 4013 requirements.
Courses requiring a grade of "C" or better: ACA, BUS, CIS, CTS, DBA, NET, NOS and SEC
General Education Requirements
| Subject | Course Number | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACA | 115 | Success and Study Skills | 1 |
| COM | 231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG | 111 | Expository Writing | 3 |
| ENG | 114 | Professional Research and Reporting | 3 |
| HUM | 110 | Technology and Society | 3 |
| MAT | 161 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MAT | 161A | College Algebra Lab | 1 |
| PSY | 150 | General Psychology | 3 |
Major Requirements
| Subject | Course Number | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS | 110 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CIS | 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CIS | 115 | Intro to Programming and Logic | 3 |
| DBA | 110 | Database Concepts | 3 |
| NET | 125 | Networking Basics | 3 |
| NET | 126 | Routing Basics | 3 |
| NET | 225 | Routing and Switching I | 3 |
| NET | 226 | Routing and Switching II | 3 |
| NOS | 110 | Operating Systems Concepts | 3 |
| NOS | 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User | 3 |
| NOS | 220 | Linux/UNIX Admin I | 3 |
| NOS | 130 | Windows Single User | 3 |
| SEC | 110 | Security Concepts | 3 |
| SEC | 150 | Secure Communications | 3 |
| SEC | 160 | Secure Admin I | 3 |
| SEC | 210 | Intrusion Detection | 3 |
| SEC | 220 | Defense-In-Depth | 3 |
| SEC | 289 | Security Capstone Project | 3 |
Total Credit Hours Required | 74 |




