IT – Systems Security
Associate Degree in Applied Science
What You’ll Learn
Studying systems security at Forsyth Tech will teach you how to design security architectures, ensure data integrity through encryption, design Virtual Private Networks, SSL, SSH, and IPSec, mitigate threats, configure firewalls, detect intrusions, and even apply the appropriate defense against intrusions utilizing software and hardware.
Students also learn about compliance, technology crimes and law in our award-winning Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense.
Outcomes
- Security
- Cryptography
- Risk management
- Cybersecurity
- Networking
- Incident response
- Compliance
- Auditing
Curriculum & Class Schedule
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Disclaimer line: This is a suggested list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at Forsyth Tech.
CTI 110: Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation
Credit Hours: 3
CTI 120: Network & Sec Foundation
Credit Hours: 3
NET 125: Introduction to Networks
Credit Hours: 3
NOS 130: Windows Single User
Credit Hours: 3
SEC 110: Security Concepts
Credit Hours: 3
CIS 110: Introduction to Computers
Credit Hours: 3
NET 126: Switching and Routing
RCredit Hours: 3
SEC 150: Secure Communications
RCredit Hours: 3
SEC 160: Security Administration I
RCredit Hours: 3
Select one:
MAT 110: Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
RCredit Hours: 3
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy
U G RCredit Hours: 3
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra
U RCredit Hours: 4
CTS 115: Info Sys Business Concept
Credit Hours: 3
: Social/Behavioral Science Elective
Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
ENG 110: Freshman Composition
RCredit Hours: 3
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
U G RCredit Hours: 3
SEC 175: Perimeter Defense
Credit Hours: 3
SEC 210: Intrusion Detection
Credit Hours: 3
SEC 258: Security Complance
Credit Hours: 3
: Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
Credit Hours: 3
CCT 250: Network Vulnerabilities I
RCredit Hours: 3
PMT 111: Proj Mgmt Assessing Risk
Credit Hours: 3
SEC 285: Systems Security Project
RCredit Hours: 3
: ITS Elective (at least 1 Credit)
Credit Hours: 1
Select one:
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com (Global)
U GCredit Hours: 3
COM 231: Public Speaking (Global)
U GCredit Hours: 3
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc (Global)
U G RCredit Hours: 3
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Systems Security Engineer
- Information System Security Engineer
- IT Security Specialist
Visit us today!
The Davis iTEC Center at Forsyth Tech is located at:
2100 Silas Creek Parkway,
Winston-Salem, NC 27103