B.A.S. in Cyber Operations with an emphasis in Defense and Forensics

Program Overview

The Bachelor's in Cyber Operations with a Defense and Forensics emphasis teaches students to protect networks, analyze cyber-based evidence, and understand the legal and ethical aspects of cybersecurity. Through the exclusive Cyberapolis VLE, students gain hands-on experience in defending and attacking systems to learn about vulnerabilities and develop countermeasures. The program aligns with the National Security Agency's Centers of Academic Excellence, preparing graduates for careers in government, military, defense, law enforcement, and information technology management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Operations with an emphasis in Defense and Forensics is one of three tracks. The Defense and Forensics track is a cyber-education program. Students learn how to defend systems and networks as well as how to identify and apply techniques used in the collection and analysis of cyber-based evidence. Through an exclusive state-of-the-art virtual learning environment (VLE) called Cyberapolis, Cyber Operations majors attack and counterattack systems to learn about cyber vulnerabilities and how they can be exploited and defended. The Defense and Forensics Track conforms to academic requirements from the National Security Agency's Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) and Cyber Defense (CAE-CD).

Outline:

Learning Outcomes

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Cyber Threat Intelligence
• Defensive Cyber Operations
• Forensics
• Law, Ethics, & Policy
• Malware Reverse Engineering
• Networking
• Offensive Cyber Operations
• Operating Systems & Low Level Programming
• Security Principles & Vulnerabilities

Sample Courses

• CYBV 388: Cyber Investigations and Forensics
• CYBV 477: Advanced Computer Forensics

Careers:

• Government agencies
• Military
• Defense
• Law enforcement

Other:

• The program qualifies for AAS to BAS 75/45 Block Transfer or can be completed as a 2+2 in partnership with community colleges.