# Cybersecurity (Associate in Science)

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer Science & Information Systems

Source: https://palomar.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/32694/33138/33115/33354/32795

This program prepares students for a career in cybersecurity as a Cybersecurity Analyst. The program emphasizes competency in computer, network and application security for ensuring the security, confidentiality, integrity and availability of enterprise computing and information systems infrastructure. Students will develop skills in risk and vulnerability management as well as learn competencies in cyber defense and penetration testing strategies.

Learning Outcome(s):

1.  Analyze the results of a network reconnaissance.
2.  Compare and contrast the general purpose and reasons for using various cybersecurity tools and technologies.
3.  Review security architecture and make recommendations to implement compensating controls.
4.  Apply risk management techniques to manage risk, reduce vulnerabilities, threats, and apply appropriate safeguards/controls.
5.  Implement or recommend the appropriate response and countermeasure for a network-based threat.
6.  Defend a computer and a Local Area Network (LAN) against a variety of different types of security attacks using several hands-on techniques.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Program Requirements** | | 28 |
| CSNT 110 | Hardware and O.S. Fundamentals | 4 |
| CSNT 111 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSNT 130 | Linux Administration | 3 |
| or CSCI 130 | Linux Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSIT 125 | Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CSIT 175 | Python Programming | 3 |
| CSNT 181 | Hacker Prevention/Security | 3 |
| CSNT 250 | Cyber Defense and Analysis | 3 |
| CSNT 255 | Ethical Hacking Principles | 3 |
| CSNT 280 | Computer Forensics Fundamentals | 3 |
| **Total** | | **28** |