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.
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