Cybersecurity Management and Information Security
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Cybersecurity Management and Information Security degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge and tools to understand how networks, operating systems and programs function. Emphasis is placed on developing the theoretical and practical skills needed to maintain security on mission-critical data and systems. The program is designed to meet the training needs of government and industry employees. The program covers a variety of information security disciplines which include both vendor-neutral and vendor-specific information technology (IT) security training. The Cybersecurity Management and Information Security program prepares students for internationally recognized IT certifications and high demands in business, industry and government. This program has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Cybersecurity Management and Information Security is also available.
Details
Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Cybersecurity Management and Information Security (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3039
Total credits required
63-75
Catalog Year
2025-2026
Effective Term
Fall 2025
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate how to install, configure, administer, use, and maintain a Red Hat operating system.
- Define common network terminology and protocols to include local area network (LAN) and wide-area network (WAN) topologies, the Open System Interconnection reference (OSI) model and communication cabling standards.
- Use appropriate equations to solve basic Internet Protocol (IP) addressing and subnetting problems associated with designing a network.
- Apply basic security techniques such as password protection and access control lists (ACLs).
- Explain a broad, cross-section of information security concepts including authentication methods, access control, cryptography, public key infrastructure (PKI), network attack and defense methods, operating systems and network device hardening, securing remote access and wireless technologies including viruses and worms.
- Define workstations, servers, network storage devices, routers, switches, gateways, guards, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), firewalls, Internet Protocol Security (IPSec), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDSs), mobile devices, peripheral devices and security peripherals.
- Identify the ethical and legal aspects of information security including government regulatory requirements impacting network and information security professionals.
- Implement in-depth security systems, for multiple operating systems, from initial design to sustained monitoring and continuous improvement.
- Examine the techniques for defending LAN and WAN networks including firewalls, IDSs and VPNs.
- Perform day-to-day administration tasks in a Microsoft Windows-based network.
- Perform day-to-day administration tasks in a UNIX/Linux-based network.
Career Statistics
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
$153,060
There are additional career opportunities associated with this degree that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:
- Computer Network Architects
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Database Administrators
- Information Security Analysts
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM | 3 | ||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
| CIS126RH | Red Hat System Administration I | 3 | |||
| CNT140AB | Introduction to Networks | 4 | |||
| MAT | Any approved general education course in the Mathematics area. | 3–6 | |||
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | L | 3 | ||
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | 3 | |||
| ITS110 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 | |||
| MST150 | Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows | 3 | |||
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | Any approved general education course from the Social-Behavioral Sciences area | SB | 3 | |
| CIS238RH | Red Hat System Administration II | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM | 3 | ||
| ITS120 | Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues | 3 | |||
| ITS240 | Ethical Hacking and Network Defense | 3 | |||
| SQ/SG | Natural Sciences | Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area | NSI | 4 | |
| Oral Communication | Any approved general education course in the Oral Communications area | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Arts and Humanities | Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design area | AHM | 3 | |
| RE | Restricted Electives | Students should select at least four (4) courses from the list below. A minimum of six (6) credits must be ITS prefixed course. | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | ||||
| RE | Restricted Electives | ||||
| RE | Restricted Electives | ||||
| RE | Restricted Electives |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM | 3 | ||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS126RH | Red Hat System Administration I | 3 | |||
| CNT140AB | Introduction to Networks | 4 | |||
| MAT | Any approved general education course in the Mathematics area. | 3–6 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | L | 3 | ||
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | 3 | |||
| ITS110 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MST150 | Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows | 3 | |||
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | Any approved general education course from the Social-Behavioral Sciences area | SB | 3 | |
| CIS238RH | Red Hat System Administration II | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM | 3 | ||
| ITS120 | Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues | 3 | |||
| ITS240 | Ethical Hacking and Network Defense | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ/SG | Natural Sciences | Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area | NSI | 4 | |
| Oral Communication | Any approved general education course in the Oral Communications area | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | Students should select at least four (4) courses from the list below. A minimum of six (6) credits must be ITS prefixed course. |
Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Arts and Humanities | Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design area | AHM | 3 | |
| RE | Restricted Electives | ||||
| RE | Restricted Electives |
Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Electives | ||||
| RE | Restricted Electives |
Footnote
Restricted Electives
Students should select at least four (4) courses from the list below. A minimum of six (6) credits must be ITS prefixed course.
+ CIS1++++ Any CIS programming Level I course 3
+ CIS271DL Linux Security 3
+ CNT150AB Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials 4
+ CNT160AB Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation 4
+ CNT205 Cisco Certified Network Associate Security 4
ITS+++++ Any ITS Information Technology Security course except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area 6-16
Course Area Key
- AHM = Arts and Humanities
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First-Year Composition
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- NSI = Natural Sciences
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- WCM = Written Communication
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award at https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm3?id=16456272.
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