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Overview

Cyber LockWhat is Cybersecurity?

The MCC Cybersecurity program helps students acquire the skills to balance and manage the risks of doing business in a networked world. Students learn to formulate and implement an information security policy, manage information assets, and design a successful security infrastructure. Students also get vital hands-on experience in defending against attack and intrusion, as well as disaster recovery preparation. Bellevue University, Dakota State University, and Herzing University offer transfer pathways for graduates of the MCC Cybersecurity program. MCC is designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Two-Year Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.

 

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Program of Study(POS)
Associate in Applied Science Degree: Cybersecurity (ITCYO)

Job & Salary Outlook

Cybersecurity graduates become security architects, specialists, analysts and administrators, cryptographers, forensic experts and penetration testers.


DEGREES & CERTIFICATES OFFERED

Program of Study(POS)
Associate in Applied Science Degree: Cybersecurity (ITCYO)

Associate in Applied Science: Associate in Applied Science - Information Technology (AASIT)

The AASIT degree allows students to combine Career certificates may be combined together based on an IT concentration area that best matches student interests. For Cybersecurity students can choose the following two career certificates

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

  • Use communication skills to explain technical and complex cybersecurity topics to non-technical persons.
  • Plan and implement a secure network using tools and mitigating factors.
  • Document cybersecurity programs for policy, continuity, incidents, audits and reporting.
  • Use tools and techniques to determine vulnerabilities in networks and systems.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct and integrity for the cybersecurity industry.
  • Use investigative methods and techniques to determine the causes of an incident.

FACULTY

Gary Sparks, Instructor, Cybersecurity, Program Coordinator, POC
Phone: 531-622-3854
INFO Programs: Cybersecurity

Jared Bernard, FT Faculty Instructor, APOC
Phone: 531-622-8243
INFO Programs: Cybersecurity

Ron Moore, PT Adjunct Instructor
Phone: 531-622-8370

Kayle Nielsen, PT/Adjunct Instructor
Phone: 531-622-8435

Olivia Christenham, PT/Adjunct Instructor

Assima Sizing, PT/Adjunct Instructor

PROGRAM MAPS (SCHEDULES):

NOTE: Please cross reference the I.T Annual Course Schedule to verify your required courses are being offered during the term you plan to register

2023 - 2024 Program Maps

1Cybersecurity (CYBCC)

Types of awards: Applied Associate of Science

Total Program Credit Hours: 94.5

Full-Time Program Map (Schedule) - (TETCA + CYBCC)

YEAR 1

QUARTER 1
(Fall)
Course Number Course Title Credit Hrs. Terms
INFO 1000 Workplace Skills for IT Professionals 4.5 All
GEN ED
Level 1 Communication
English Composition I 4.5 All
INFO 1002 Introduction to Information Technology 4.5 All
INFO 1110 Window Oper Sys I 4.5 All
Additional Notes: (specific to the quarter)
INFO 1002 is the first course in the TETCA certificate. Students may consider testing for CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ certification on course completion.
QUARTER 2
(Winter)
Course Number Course Title Credit Hrs. Terms
INFO 1200 Cisco Introduction to Networks 4.5 All
GEN ED Quantitative/Numeracy 4.5 All
INFO 1105 IT Essentials PC Repair I 4.5 All
Additional Notes: INFO 1105 and 1125 Student may consider testing for CompTIA A+ on course completion.
QUARTER 3
(Spring)
Course Number Course Title Credit Hrs. Terms
GEN ED Critical Think/Creativity/Cultural Awareness 4.5 All
INFO 1201 Cisco Switch, Routing, and Wireless 4.5 All
INFO 1125 IT Essentials PC Repair II 4.5 All
Additional Notes: INFO 1200, 1201, and 2220 must be taken in sequence and cannot be taken concurrently.
QUARTER 4
(Summer)
Course Number Course Title Credit Hrs. Terms
GEN ED Scientific Inquiry 4.5 All
INFO 2220 Cisco Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation 4.5 All
INFO 1111 Linux Operating Systems I 4.5 All
Additional Notes: INFO 1200, 1201, and 2220 must be taken in sequence and cannot be taken concurrently.

YEAR 2

QUARTER 5
(Fall)
Course Number Course Title Credit Hrs. Terms
GEN ED Professionalism/Life Skills 4.5 All
INFO 2806 Net Attacks, Intro and Pen Test 4.5 All
INFO 2362 Building Secure Environment 4.5 All
QUARTER 6
(Winter)
Course Number Course Title Credit Hrs. Terms
INFO 2805 Network and Info Security Basics 4.5 All
INFO 1933 Securing and Monitoring IoT 4.5 All
INFO 2809 Information Systems, Forensics and Legal 4.5 All
QUARTER 7
(Spring)
Course Number Course Title Credit Hrs. Terms
INFO 2121 Scripting Automation and Security 4.5 All
INFO 2810 Security Cap/Internship 4.5 All

Part-Time Program Map (Schedule) - (TETCA + CYBCC)

YEAR 1

QUARTER 1
(Fall)
Course Number Course Title Credit Hrs. Terms
INFO 1000 Workplace Skills for IT Professionals 4.5 All
GEN ED
Level 1 Communication
English Composition I 4.5 All
Additional Notes: (specific to the quarter)
QUARTER 2
(Winter)
Course Number Course Title Credit Hrs. Terms
INFO 1002 Introduction to Information Technology 4.5 All
INFO 1110 Windows Operating System I 4.5 All
Additional Notes:
1. INFO 1002 is the first course in the TETCA certificate.
2. Student may consider testing for CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ certification on course completion.
QUARTER 3
(Spring)
Course Number Course Title Credit Hrs. Terms
INFO 1105 IT Essentials PC Repair I 4.5 All
GEN ED Quantitative/Numeracy 4.5 All
Additional Notes: Student may consider testing for CompTIA A+ on course completion.
QUARTER 4
(Summer)
Course Number Course Title Credit Hrs. Terms
INFO 1125 IT Essentials PC Repair II 4.5 All
INFO 1200 Cisco Introduction to Networks 4.5 All
Additional Notes: INFO 1200, 1201, and 2220 must be taken in sequence and cannot be taken concurrently.
QUARTER 5
(Fall)
Course Number Course Title Credit Hrs. Terms
INFO 1201 Cisco Switching, Routing, and Wireless 4.5 All
GEN ED Critical Thinking 4.5 All
Additional Notes: INFO 1200, 1201, and 2220 must be taken in sequence and cannot be taken concurrently.
QUARTER 6
(Winter)
Course Number Course Title Credit Hrs. Terms
GEN ED Scientific Inquiry 4.5 All
INFO 2220 Cisco Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation 4.5 All
Additional Notes: INFO 1200, 1201, and 2220 must be taken in sequence and cannot be taken concurrently.
QUARTER 7
(Spring)
Course Number Course Title Credit Hrs. Terms
GEN ED Professionalism/Life Skills 4.5 All
INFO 1111 Linux Oper Sys I 4.5 All
QUARTER 8
(Summer)
Course Number Course Title Credit Hrs. Terms
INFO 2805 Network and Info Security Basics 4.5 All
INFO 2806 Net Attacks, Intr and Pen Test 4.5 All
QUARTER 9
(Fall)
Course Number Course Title Credit Hrs. Terms
INFO 2362 Building Secure Environment 4.5 All
INFO 2809 Information Systems, Forensics and Legal 4.5 All
QUARTER 10
(Winter)
Course Number Course Title Credit Hrs. Terms
INFO 1933 Securing and Monitoring IoT   4.5 All
INFO 2121 Scripting Automation and Security 4.5 All
QUARTER 11
(Spring)
Course Number Course Title Credit Hrs. Terms
INFO 2810 Security Cap/Internship 4.5 All

SUGGESTED CAREER WEBSITES

Cyberseek.org: Cybersecurity Supply/Demand Heat Map

Cyberseek.org: Cybersecurity Career Pathway

CybersecurityJobs.net

Cyber Career Pathways Tool | NICCS (cisa.gov

Ethics

As a cybersecurity student, you are expected to uphold a code of ethics and professional behavior that promotes the highest standards of integrity, honesty, trustworthiness, and professionalism. This code serves as a guide to help you make ethical decisions and maintain the trust and confidence of your clients, colleagues, and the public.

The following are the principles of the cybersecurity student code of ethics and professional behavior for students attending NCAE schools:

  1. Respect: Treat others with respect, and honesty, Act in a legal and moral fashion regarding others. Respect the laws and regulations that govern your profession and avoid engaging in any activities that could be considered illegal or unethical.
  2. Professionalism: Conduct yourself in person and online in a professional manner, and always adhere to ethical standards when dealing with clients, colleagues, and the public. Your actions should be based on sound judgment, integrity, and the highest levels of ethical conduct.
  3. Confidentiality: Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of information, especially concerning protected health information, personally identifiable information, or intellectual property entrusted to you.
  4. Accountability: Take responsibility for your actions and be accountable for any mistakes or errors that you make. Learn from your mistakes and take steps to prevent them from happening again. Do no harm.
  5. Collaboration: Strive to collaborate online and in person with other cyber professionals to make the cyber world safer for all.
  6. Attribution: Give credit to others for their work. Only use generative AI with proper attribution and proper permission from your college, university, or employer.
  7. Continuous Learning: Continue as a life-long learner to ensure competency in the field. Share your knowledge with others and promote best practices.
  8. Reporting: Report to the appropriate authorities any unethical behavior you observe in the course of your work.

By adhering to this code of ethics and professional behavior, cybersecurity students can build a reputation for professionalism, integrity, and respect for the public interest. The committee consulted existing ethical standards and codes in researching the proposed NCAE-C Student Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

LOCAL INDUSTRY ADVISORS

linkedin logo Chris Greer linkedin logo Douglas Rausch
Information Security Manager - Enterprise Identity and Access Management Services - Mutual of Omaha - Omaha, NE President (Aurora CyberSecurity Consultants, Inc.) / Associate Professor & Director of Cybersecurity (Bellevue University) - Omaha, NE
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IT Manager of Information Security and Operational Continuity - DOT.Comm - Omaha, NE Agricultural Entrepreneur - County Line Helicopter (Owner)
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Director of Information Security - Metropolitan Utilities District - Omaha, NE Ph.D., CISA, CDPSE, CRISC - CEO (SecuriKee Dr) / Founder & Creator (ComPriSec and Zero Trust Privacy) /
Founding Partner (American Security & Privacy) - Omaha, NE / South Dakota
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Assistant Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer - Union Pacific Railroad Sr Cybersecurity Consultant - Forrester / Professor, Cybersecurity Studies - Bellevue University - Bellevue, NE
linkedin logo Ryan Regnier linkedin logo Scott Bowden
CyberSecurity Director - Protective Operations, Nelnet Assistant Vice President, Information Protection - Physicians Mutual
linkedin logo Scott Christensen, MAM, CI linkedin logo Anthony Kava
Sys Director - Cybersecurity Incident Response, Forensics & Threat Intelligence at CommonSpirit Health, Bellevue, NE Digital Forensics / Technology Administrator - Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office - Council Bluffs, IA
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Associate Director Technology Consulting, Security Strategy & Data Protection - Protiviti - Omaha, NE