Program Info
Program Description
Prepares students for a career in the Cybersecurity field. As the world becomes more dependent on information technology, the security of data, information, applications and networks becomes critical. Henry Ford College is a member of the International Cyber Security Education Consortium, and offers an interdisciplinary program leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree that emphasizes technical security, ethical conduct, legal and regulatory compliance, law enforcement and development of strategic security plans. Students complete an interdisciplinary core of study and can tailor electives to their career or transfer interest.
In 2016, Henry Ford College became a DHS/NSA recognized Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education. The Committee on National Security Systems in conjunction with the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) jointly announced Henry Ford College the designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. Students can choose to obtain this recognition through the CIS Cybersecurity AAS degree or the Cybersecurity Certificate.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Operate a personal computer and server operating system with productivity software installed on it, including Microsoft Office, file management, the Internet/Web, e-mail, and input/output/storage devices.
- Explain the importance of personal responsibility and security in a technological world, including copyright laws, netiquette, ethics, privacy issues, and security threats, vulnerabilities and countermeasures.
- Explain and utilize networking standards, protocols, transmission media, hardware, protocol analyzer and cybersecurity tools.
- Describe the fundamentals of cybersecurity, threats to business continuity, disaster recovery, legal, ethical predicaments and professional issues relative to security whether it be related to data, information, application, or networks.
- Develop a comprehensive security plan, including risk analysis, legal, regulatory, physical security, data and personnel threats.
- Explain and utilize digital forensic techniques, procedures and software tools.
- Describe the role of various disciplines within cybersecurity in the development of comprehensive security measures, guidelines, procedures, or plans.
- Design, create and manipulate with an enterprise database.
- Interface with the Unix/Linux operating system, including the vi editor, file management, and shell scripting.
- Demonstrate proficiency in national, Michigan and Wayne County policies, threats and vulnerabilities of systems, legal elements of protection and prosecution, countermeasures, risk management, trust, organizational personnel.
- Cybersecurity Technician
- Penetration Tester/Certified Ethical Hacker
- Network Security Specialist
- Secure Software Engineering
Program Requirements
| Course name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| 2.00 | |
| CRJ-131: Introduction to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice | 3.00 |
| ENG-131: Introduction to College Writing | 3.00 |
English Composition or Communication: Complete one |
3.00 |
Mathematics: Complete one
|
3.00 |
Electives: The following courses are optional |
1.00 |
Students should consult with an adviser before course selection.