Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics
Increased cybersecurity threats and new homeland security policies have produced a growing national demand for cybersecurity professionals with knowledge of cybersecurity, ethical hacking, intrusion testing, vulnerability assessment, and computer forensics. In addition, the growth of universal and mobile computing require new approaches to information security and the protection of information systems from unauthorized access, modification, or destruction. The Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics program prepares students for entry level employment in cybersecurity and computer forensics careers including cyber incident and response, vulnerability detection and assessment analyst, computer forensic analyst, and computer forensics investigator. Foundation courses introduce students to the legal, ethical, and theoretical issues in cybersecurity and computer forensics technology. Core courses expand student depth and skills in ethical hacking, criminal justice, evidentiary analysis, and the development of a forensically sound environment. Capstone courses provide practicum experience and opportunity to participate in the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC). Successful completion of this program leads to an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics. Students are required to have access to computer, internet, and browser. (Students who plan to transfer to Western Washington University’s BS in Computer and Information Systems Security program must complete MATH& 141 Pre Calculus I, MATH& 142 Pre Calculus II and MATH& 151 Calculus: Analytic Geometry. Please note these Math classes are not always offered online.)
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Alex Markunas
Program Coordinator
(360) 417-6270 ext.
amarkunas@pencol.edu
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