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Computer Information Science (Information Security and Assurance Option)

Enterprise State Community College

Associate's Degree

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Prepares graduates as cybersecurity professionals. Covers principles of information assurance, network security, computer forensics, ethical hacking, IT auditing, Cisco networking, and risk management for entry-level cybersecurity positions.

Credits

63 credits

Format

In-Person

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Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 15-1212.00

Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingWritingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningSystems AnalysisSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

English LanguageComputers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementTelecommunicationsMathematicsPublic Safety and SecurityLaw and GovernmentEducation and Training

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningOral ExpressionNear VisionWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilitySpeech RecognitionSpeech ClaritySelective Attention

Tasks

  • Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destructi
  • Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
  • Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being tr
  • Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
  • Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and
  • Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation o
  • Investigate known or suspected internal theft, external theft, or vendor fraud.
  • Implement or monitor processes to reduce property or financial losses.
  • Identify and report merchandise or stock shortages.
  • Use drone technology for surveillance and loss prevention.

Technology

Development environment softwareData base user interface and query softwareWord processing softwareAccess softwareNetwork monitoring softwareInternet directory services softwareExpert system softwareOperating system softwareObject or component oriented development softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareEnterprise application integration softwareTransaction security and virus protection softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Desktop computersLocal area network LAN analyzersMainframe computersNetwork analyzersNotebook computersProtocol analyzersAccess control systemsAutomated locksClosed circuit television CCTV surveillance systemsComputer data input scannersContact alarm systemsCopy machinesDigital video camerasDigital video recorders DVRElectronic article surveillance EAS sensing devicesElectronic cash registersElectronic wanding devicesFire detection systemsKey cuttersLaptop computersLaser facsimile machines

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Information Security Analysts15-1212.00
  • Penetration Testers15-1299.04
  • Retail Loss Prevention Specialists33-9099.02
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Multi-source alert investigations — correlate across SIEM, EDR, identity, and network with reduced oversight.
  • Routine incident response — execute tier-2 containment and eradication on familiar threat types.
  • Vulnerability prioritization — assess CVSS, exploitability, and asset context to drive patching decisions.
  • Threat-intel ingestion and operationalization — turn IOCs and TTPs into detection rules.
  • Cloud-security configuration (AWS, Azure, GCP IAM and network controls) — review and remediate in routine cases.
  • Detection engineering (basic SIEM queries, custom rules) — write and tune for the SOC's standard threats.
  • Junior analysts on alert triage — coach during their first 90 days.
  • On-call shifts in the SOC rotation — handle independently with senior backstop.
  • Compliance audit evidence collection — produce for SOC 2 / ISO 27001 cycles without manager involvement.
  • Tabletop exercises — participate substantively in SOC and broader-IR drills.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
31%
Placement Rate
80%