
Computer Security Specialist
Computer Security Specialist

The Computer Security Specialist is a two-semester series designed for students to gain computer skills with a focus on computer security. Included are selection of hardware and software, computer applications and introductory programming. The series is designed to prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ industry certification exam. Credits earned may be applied to the Computer Security Certificate and the Computer Systems Support, A.A.S. degree.
Upon completion of this program students will be able to:
- Develop computer application programs in Java or Visual Basic;
- Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification examination;
- Apply productivity software for functional and analytical purposes;
- Design images using computer technology;
- Evaluate the impact of technology on business, government, and other areas of society.
For additional information, please contact faculty advisor, William Dougherty, at (609) 343-4979/doughert@atlantic.edu or contact area coordinator, Svetlana Marzelli, at (609) 343-5017 or e-mail smarzell@atlantic.edu.
Upon completion of this program students will be able to:
- Develop computer application programs in Java or Visual Basic;
- Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification examination;
- Apply productivity software for functional and analytical purposes;
- Design images using computer technology;
- Evaluate the impact of technology on business, government, and other areas of society.
Courses | Credits |
---|---|
CISM125-Introduction to Computers |
3
|
CISM176-Systems Security Methods |
4
|
CISM222-Issues in Computer Security |
3
|
CISM240-Introduction to Computer Forensics |
4
|
Choose one: CISM154-Computer Programming-Java CISM174-Computer Programming-Visual Basic |
4
|
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED |
18
|
(ZCSS) |