Computer Networking & Information Systems Security

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DEGREE
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - T
(253) 589-5731

tom.robbins@cptc.edu
www.cptc.edu/CISS

Prepares students for careers involving the protection of information on computers and networks against unauthorized access or modification of information, and against the denial of service to authorized users, as well as the support, design, implementation, and administration of new computer networks and maintenance of existing systems.

Includes those security measures, both physical and virtual, necessary to detect, document, and counter such threats. Curriculum content includes basic and advanced computer and networking skills, physical and virtual security processes and procedures, and introduction to security management, planning, and recovery.  

The CNISS program is certified for cyber-security skills education through the National Security Agencies, Committee on National Systems Security. Two certifications have been awarded to the program; CNSS 4011 National Training Standards for Information Systems Security Professionals and the CNSS 4013 National Training Standard for System Administrators in Information Systems Security.

The program includes preparing students for the CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, Security+ and Linux+; Cisco CCENT and CCNA; FEMA; and Microsoft MCP, MCDST, MCSA and MCSE certification examinations and internship work experience..

Employers include business and industrial firms, financial institutions, government agencies, consulting firms, software developers, health providers and Internet service providers. Innovations in computer technology continue to rapidly change and expand the computer security field. Therefore, the following courses of study may be subject to change in order to offer students training based on current industry standards.

This program is approximately six quarters in length, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. Program hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Courses offered days and evenings.

In addition to the program course requirements, students must also complete the general education requirements for the degree they seek to obtain. The two degree options in this program are the Associate of Applied Technology (AAT) or the Associate of Applied Science–T (AAS-T) the different requirements for each degree are listed below.

AAT Degree General Education Requirements (15 credits): The AAT degree must have a minimum of 15 credits. ENGL& 101 English Composition or CMST& (or higher). MAT 105 Math for Industrial Professions (or higher). PSYC& 100 General Psychology or other social science or humanities class

AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements (20 credits):  All AAS-T degrees must have a minimum of 20 credits of transferable general education. These credits replace the academic courses required for the AAT degree. Required credits include: 5 credits in Communication: ENGL& 101 or CMST& 220; 5 credits in quantitative reasoning: MATH& 141, MATH& 142, MATH& 146 or MATH& 151; 10 credits in social science, humanities or science: (choose two from the following) PSYC& 100, PSYC& 200, PSY 210, PSYC& 220, SOC& 101, ART& 101, MUS& 105, ASL& 121, BIOL 118, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, CHEM& 161, CHEM& 162, PHYS& 121, ECON 101, ECON& 201 or ECON& 202.

Prerequisites: Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding the English language is required. Students are required to take the COMPASS test before entry into the program. Prior to completion of first quarter, student must provide documentation of a background check with the Washington State Patrol.

Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters. Classes offered days and evenings.

AAT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

NNS 101 *	IT Essential I	5
NSS 105 *	IT Essential II	4
NSS 110 *	Networking Fundamentals I	4
NSS 115	Law & Ethics in the Workplace	4
NSS 120	MS Desktop Support I	5
NSS 125	MS Desktop Support II	4
NSS 130	Server Fundamentals	4
NSS 135	Implementing System Security	4
NSS 140	Introduction to Data Analysis	5
NSS 150	Internet Basics	4
NSS 155	Computer Security Concepts	4
NSS 160	Introduction to Linux	5
NSS 165	Contingency Planning	4
NSS 170	Telecom Security	4
NSS 201	Advanced Linux	5

TOTAL CORE CREDITS                65

*Articulated courses with High Schools for Dual Enrollment

Technical Course Requirements (Total) 65

General Education Requirements (See listing above)      15
Program Option 1, 2 or 3 (see listing below)                                            34 – 37

TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAT DEGREE      114-117

AAS-T PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Technical core requirements (Same as AAT)	65
General Education Requirements (See listing above)	20
Program Option (see listing below)	34-37

TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAS-T DEGREE   119-122

For an AAT or AAS-T degree, students must complete one of the specialty options listed below.  These options may also be taken as a stand-alone certificate for those not pursing a degree.

Option 1: Cisco Network Design & Security

NSS 180	Internship I	2
NSS 250	Internship II	2
NSSC 200*	Cisco Networking I	5
NSSC 201*	Cisco Networking II	5
NSSC 203*	Cisco Networking III	5
NSSC 205*	Cisco Networking IV	5
NSSC 250	Wireless LAN Admin I	5
NSSC 252	Wireless LAN Admin II	2

Subtotal          34

OPTION 2: Computer & Communications Security

NSS 180	Internship I	2
NSS 250	Internship II	2
NSSB 201	Overview of Hacking, Phreaking, & Cracking	5
NSSB 208	Best Practices for Security	5
NSSB 215	Computer Forensics	4
NSSB 224	Communications Fraud	4
NSSB 231	Web Security	5
NSSB 238	Virus, Worms , & Hazardous Software	5
NSSB 245	Scripting	5

Subtotal          37

OPTION 3: Microsoft Network Administration & Security

NSS 180	Internship I	2
NSS 203	Securing Client Operating Systems	5
NSS 210	Securing Server Operating Systems	5
NSS 217	Securing Network Infrastructure	5
NSS 250	Internship II	2
NSSD 233	Designing Network Infrastructure	5
NSSD 240	Implementing & Securing Directory Services	5
NSSD 247	Implementing Security	5

Subtotal          34