This curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment in Information Technology related areas such as network security, digital forensics, and ethical hacking. Coursework in this program will include network and security foundation, data recovery techniques, network vulnerability assessments, as well as windows and security administrations. Linux and Microsoft operating systems will be used extensively during coursework. Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions as cybersecurity specialists, cybersecurity analysts, cyber incident responders and information assurance specialists. Graduates will be well positioned to obtain the following industry standard certifications:
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
- EC-Council CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
- A+ exam 220-1001
Learning Outcomes
- Examine networking systems and identify security risks.
- Develop a website using HTML and CSS.
- Analyze a network for vulnerabilities to provide security recommendations.
Contact Information
Pathways
First Year – Fall Semester
- ACA 115: Success and Study Skills
- CTI 110: Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation
- CTI 120: Network and Sec Foundation
- CTS 115: Info System Business Concepts
- ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
- NET 125: Introduction to Networks
First Year – Spring Semester
- CCT 110: Intro to Cyber Crime
- ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disciplines
- MAT 110: Math Measurement & Literacy or MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy or MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra
- NET 126: Switching and Routing
- NOS 120: Linux/UNIX Single User
- NOS 130: Windows Single User
Second Year – Fall Semester
- CCT 240: Data Recovery Techniques
- CCT 250: Network Vulnerabilities I
- CCT 251: Network Vulnerabilities II
- CTS 120: Hardware/Software Support
- SEC 110: Security Concepts
- Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
Second Year – Spring Semester
- CSC 121: Python Programming
- CTI 141: Cloud & Storage Concepts
- SEC 160: Security Administration I
- SEC 285: Systems Security Project
- Social/Behavioral Science Elective
Fall Semester
- ACA 115: Success and Study Skills
- CTI 110: Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation
- CTI 120: Network and Sec Foundation
- CTS 115: Info System Business Concepts
- CTS 120: Hardware/Software Support
- ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
- NET 125: Introduction to Networks
Spring Semester
- CCT 110: Intro to Cyber Crime
- CSC 121: Python Programming
- MAT 110: Math Measurement & Literacy or MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy or MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra
- NET 126: Switching and Routing
- NOS 120: Linux/UNIX Single User
- NOS 130: Windows Single User
Fall Semester
- CTI 120: Network and Sec Foundation
- NET 125: Introduction to Networks
- SEC 110: Security Concepts
Spring Semester
- CTI 141: Cloud & Storage Concepts
- SEC 160: Security Administration I
Technical Standards
The Information Technology – Systems Security program technical standards have been developed to inform students of the nonacademic essential functions of the program and profession. Examples are not all inclusive.
| Standard |
Essential Function |
Examples |
Communication
Oral / Written |
- Skills sufficient to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
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- Communicate with coworkers and customers via email, phone, or face-to-face
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| Mobility / Motor Skills |
- Motor skills sufficient to move the hands and use hands to grasp or manipulate objects
- Ability to perform basic computer functions
- Ability to work in varied spaces
- Mobility sufficient to perform physical activities that require occasional use of arms and legs and moving the whole body
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- Move a computer mouse, press multiple keyboard keys simultaneously, etc.
- Work spaces may include heights, crawlspaces, or confined spaces
- Physical activities may include:
- Bending
- Squatting
- Lifting
- Carrying
- Crawling
- Climbing
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| Physical Strength and Stamina |
- Ability to sit at computer for extended periods of time
- Ability sufficient to lift and carry equipment
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- Sit for extended periods to finish projects
- Carry and set up equipment such as servers, routers/switches, cabling, etc.
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Sensory
- Sight
- Sound
- Taste
- Touch
- Smell
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- Visual skills sufficient to see details at close range
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- Work with wires and switches
- Distinguish small details on computer monitor
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| Environmental / Occupational Exposure |
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| Field or Industry Professional Standards |
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Disability Services Statement
Wilkes Community College is an ADA compliant institution. WCC does not discriminate based on a disability in the admissions process or in access to its programs, services, and/or activities for qualified individuals who meet eligibility requirements. WCC will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities who are eligible to receive or participate in college programs, services, and/or activities. If a student believes that he/she cannot meet one or more of a program’s essential functions without accommodations, the student is encouraged to disclose this to Disability Services as soon as possible.
Associate to Bachelor Agreements
An Associate to Bachelor agreement is an opportunity for students to complete their Associate's degree at Wilkes Community College and then transfer into a specified program at a partnering four-year institution for their Bachelor's degree. Wilkes Community College has the following Associate to Bachelor agreements for our Systems Security graduates:
