# Cybersecurity (Associate of Science Degree)

Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Cybersecurity

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/coastline/pathways/computer-cyber-sciences/cybersecurity/cybersecurity-as/

The courses in this program provide students with a solid foundation in the tools, techniques, and procedures used by cybersecurity professionals. The program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge of emerging trends in cybersecurity and the skills needed for an entry-level career or advancement. Provides preparation for careers such as Cybersecurity Specialist, Information Security Analyst, Cyber Crime Analyst, Incident and Intrusion Analyst, and Vulnerability Analyst for a variety of industries including manufacturing, national security, finance, insurance, and health care. Topics include computer networking fundamentals, computer and network security, ethical hacking principles and methodology, digital forensics techniques, introductory programming, server administration, and security policies and procedures to build cyber resilience. The program courses include hands-on and technical writing assignments to help students develop in-demand skills for the cybersecurity workforce.

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Evaluate and communicate the human role in security systems with an emphasis on ethics, social engineering vulnerabilities, and training.
2.  Assess security risks and identify methods to minimize their threat and/or impact.
3.  Demonstrate the ability to locate technical resources to resolve security-related issues with networking hardware and software.
4.  Apply risk management concepts to develop policies and procedures following security best practices.

### Requirements

Review the Associate in Science and Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements and General Education requirements.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core** | |  |
| **Complete the following:** | |  |
| CYBR C101 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| IT C128 | Computer Networking Principles (Network+) | 3 |
| IT C158 | Contemporary Operating Systems (Server+) | 3 |
| CIS C157 | Introduction to Python Programming | 3 |
| CYBR C230 | Network Security (Security+) | 3 |
| **Program Electives** | |  |
| **Select four courses from the following specialized areas:** | | 12 |
| ↳ CYBR C132 | Introduction to Ethical Hacking |  |
| ↳ CYBR C150 | Introduction to Digital Forensics |  |
| ↳ CYBR C160 | Introduction to Incident Response |  |
| ↳ CYBR C170 | Cybercrime and CSIRT Coordination |  |
| ↳ CYBR C210 | AI Applications in Cybersecurity (SecAI+) |  |
| ↳ CYBR C225 | Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance |  |
| ↳ CYBR C227 | Cybersecurity for Operational Technology Systems (SecOT+) |  |
| ↳ CYBR C234 | Web Application Security |  |
| ↳ CYBR C242 | Ethical Hacking & AI Driven Penetration Testing (PenTest+) |  |
| ↳ CYBR C250 | Intermediate Digital Forensics |  |
| ↳ CYBR C255 | Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) |  |
| ↳ CYBR C260 | Intermediate Incident Response |  |
| ↳ CYBR C270 | Certified Information Systems Security Professional |  |
| ↳ CYBR C280 | Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity |  |
| ↳ CYBR C283 | Work Experience Education |  |
| ↳ IT C191 | Linux Operating System Principles (Linux+) |  |
| ↳ CYBR C291 | Advanced Security Engineering and Architecture (SecurityX) |  |
| **Units Required for Major** | | 27 |
| **Local General Education or CalGETC pattern** | | varies |
| **Electives to Satisfy Unit Requirement** | | varies |
| **Total Units** | | **60** |