CYBERSECURITY – A.A.S.
Trocaire College’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.
Program Learning Outcomes
All students completing this program are expected to achieve the General Education outcomes described in the General Studies section of the catalog as well as the following learning objectives:
Install and securely configure, operate and maintain a computer network, including intrusion protection.
Assess cybersecurity risk management policies and recommend revisions in order to adequately protect an organization’s critical information and assets.
Utilize appropriate ethics in protecting networks from intrusion, including protecting the confidential nature of stored data.
Demonstrate fundamental digital forensic examination of computer hardware, networks and security appliances.
Cybersecurity – A.A.S. Curriculum
BIOEL Biology Elective - 3
CBY100 Introduction to Cybersecurity - 3
CBY101 Digital Forensics Fundamentals - 3
CBY150 Introduction to Operating Systems- 3
CBY152 Computer Networking Fundamentals- 4
CBY154 Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies- 3
CBY200 Cloud Security Fundamentals - 3
CBY201 Programming Concepts and Methodologies - 4
CBY222 Advanced Networking and Security- 4
CBY250 Incident Response and Management - 3
CBY260 Seminar & Internship- 3
CNA107 Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software- 4
DA103 SQL for Data Analysis - 3
EN101 English Composition - 3
GS100 or GS102 College Seminar or College Success - 1 - 3 credits*
HUEL Humanities Elective - 3
LAEL Liberal Arts Elective - 3
MA110 College Algebra - 3
PH232 Cyber Ethics - 3
SOCEL Social Science Elective - 3
Total Program Credits - 62
*GS100 College Seminar or GS102 College Success must be taken at the main campus
Additional Degree Requirements
A minimum grade of “C” in all courses with the exception of the following courses: BIOEL, HUEL, LAEL, SOCEL and a Quality Point Average of 2.0.
BIO (Biology) Courses
CBY (Cybersecurity) Courses
CNA (Computer Network Administration) Courses
DA (Data Analytics) Courses
EN (English) Courses
GS (General Education) Courses
HUEL (Humanities) Courses
LAEL (Liberal Arts) Courses
MA (Mathematics) Courses
PH (Philosophy) Courses
PSY (Psychology) Courses
SS (Social Science) Courses