Computer Security and Forensics: A.A.S.

Associate in Applied Science

CIP CODE: 43.0403

HEGIS CODE: 5199.00

Mission

The mission of the Computer Security and Forensics program is to prepare students to work in the field as a skilled computer security expert to meet the growing need in our society to keep information safe and accessible through focused study on hardware, software, networking, remote access, and cryptographic systems. Students will obtain the ability to analyze and investigate security breaches, perform forensic analysis, identify and prevent potential weaknesses in network configurations, respond to computer and network incidents and establish policies and procedures within legal guidelines to protect companies. By providing students with small class sizes, attentive faculty, and dynamic courses, students will be equipped with the analytic and investigative tools and the legal and ethical knowledge necessary to be employed to help any business prevent security breaches or recover from criminal activity.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of modern programmers.
2. Apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
3. Analyze a computer system using appropriate software tools to discover and remove malicious code or spyware and perform a forensic analysis of a computer system or storage media in accordance with established law enforcement guidelines.
4. Establish and maintain safe and secure methods of protecting digital data and communications.
5. Respond in a systematic and coordinated manner in the event of a computer or network incident.
6. Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively.

Program Contact

Richard J. Zwolinski, Chairperson
Office:  Calice Advanced Manufacturing Building, 219
Telephone: +1 (607) 778-5277
E-mail:  zwolinskirj@sunybroome.edu

SUNY Broome’s Computer Security and Forensics A.A.S. Degree program prepares graduates to enter the workforce in Computer Security roles. Students will obtain the ability to analyze and investigate security breaches, perform forensic analysis, identify and prevent potential weaknesses in network configurations, respond to computer and network incidents and establish policies and procedures within legal guidelines to protect companies. All courses in this degree program are delivered 100% online.