Information Systems Security - Montgomery College - Rockville MD

Information Systems Security from Montgomery College - Rockville MD is a Campus Associate Computer and Information Science degree that prepares you for a IT career. This A.A.S. degree prepares students for entry-level career in information systems security . The program emphasizes computer security and information assurance concepts augmented with current industry standard techniques. Topics cover threats and vulnerabilities, prevention at the technical (hardware and software) and human levels, detection, responses, and management aspects of security . The program prepares entry-level computer technicians with information security expertise and also offers students a transfer option to four-year institutions. The proposed program of study is designed to address the needs for increasing the number of trained workers qualified to work in information security in the homeland security industry. The program is expected to meet National Security Telecommunications and Systems Security Instruction (NSTISSI) 4011 Standards. It will also help prepare students to sit for a variety of industry certifications, including the Computing Technology Industry Association\\\'s (CompTIA)A+, Network+ and Security+ certifications; Cisco\\\'s Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification, and the Security Certified Network Professional certification. Program Outcomes for the Information Systems Security Program Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Apply software patches to operating systems and applications Assess a computer system?s security vulnerabilities using appropriate resources Use standard software tools to detect attempted security breaches of computer systems Implement computer network security defenses Earn a CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator) certificate View more details on Montgomery College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Computer and Information Science courses.