Cybersecurity

Associate in Science Computer Science & Information Systems · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog

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.
CourseTitleUnits
Program Requirements28
CSNT 110Hardware and O.S. Fundamentals4
CSNT 111Networking Fundamentals3
CSNT 130Linux Administration3
orCSCI 130Linux Fundamentals3
CSIT 125Computer Information Systems3
CSIT 175Python Programming3
CSNT 181Hacker Prevention/Security3
CSNT 250Cyber Defense and Analysis3
CSNT 255Ethical Hacking Principles3
CSNT 280Computer Forensics Fundamentals3
Total28

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