
Associate in Applied Science - IT - Cybersecurity Specialist







About Associate in Applied Science - IT - Cybersecurity Specialist
The IT-Cybersecurity Specialist associate degree program at Madison College provides comprehensive instruction in computing systems and networks that have an important impact on data confidentiality, integrity and availability. Emphasis is placed on vigilant security awareness throughout the curriculum.
The IT-Cybersecurity Specialist program introduces the student to computer network threats and the appropriate incident response, to include defenses, countermeasures and computer forensics. Students are exposed to scenarios reflecting the legal and ethical issues associated with information security. Extensive hands-on labs build practical experience in configuring a variety of network operating systems, firewalls, virtual private networks (VPN), packet filters and intrusion detection systems (IDS) to maximize information security in the network.
After completing the IT-Cybersecurity Specialist program at Madison Area Technical College, students will be able to:
- Cybersecurity Defense Analysis (CDA) – Analyze events for purpose of mitigating threats.
- Cybersecurity Defense Infrastructure Support (INF) – Manage life cycle and defend infrastructure hardware and software.
- Incident Response (CIR) – Respond to incidents within the network environment.
- Vulnerability Assessment and Management (VAM) – Measure effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities.
- Systems Analysis (ANA) – Be responsible for implementation of system security.
- Dynamic Applications Security Testing (DAST) – Skilled in modern application security concepts and testing.
- Network Penetration Testing (NPT) – Skills related to security testing of all network
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