Associate of Science

Cybersecurity Investigations

Program

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Overview

MCC’s Cybersecurity Investigations program incorporates hands-on training, Virtual Reality and preparation for Comp TIA certification exams to prepare students for a growing, high-demand field.

Program Goal

Cybersecurity Investigations provides foundation-level preparation and expertise common to all computer forensics and intrusion investigations.Students will learn how to use real work tools to investigate cybercrime and network intrusions, including tools used in desktop forensics, mobile forensics and network intrusions.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Demonstrate the concepts of a well-rounded education in cybercrime theory and application.
Demonstrate knowledge of various methods of detecting, recovering and preventing cybercrime.
Develop flexible data recovery plans relating to new and evolving data storage devices.
Demonstrate the ability to detect, track and prevent cyber intrusions.
Demonstrate the written communication skills necessary to produce well throughout conclusive reports to substantiate findings.
Demonstrate the oral communication skills necessary to explain and possibly testify to the findings of a digital examination.
Demonstrate a command of teamwork.
Explain the concept and importance of ethics in cybersecurity investigations.
Demonstrate a foundation for employment or transfer to a 4-year institution.
Explain the necessity for a commitment to life-long learning.