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Sep 07, 2024
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2023-2024 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Cybersecurity, Forensics, and Information Assurance, Cloud Computing Security Track, AAS
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Total Credits: 60
Major Number: 5961
CIP Code: 11.0301
Program Description
The use of cloud computing has become a mainstay for business and technology fields by creating opportunities for vast, on-demand, highly elastic computing power. This cloud computing security degree covers fundamental concepts of cloud landscape, techniques, architectures, and design best practices. This program includes instruction and labs to help students understand the security of cloud architecture and explore best practices of design security standards, patterns, and principles. Hands-on exercises in this program provide students the opportunity to learn security guidelines for cloud computing as established by security organizations such as the International Organization for Standardization, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and Cloud Security Alliance.
Program Prerequisites
Course placement into MATH 1015 or above, or completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of C or higher, course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052 with a grade of C or higher or instructor consent.
Special Instructions
None
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Career/Occupational Requirements
Career/Occupational Elective Requirements
MnTC/General Education Requirements
Goal 2: Critical Thinking
Fulfilled when all MnTC goals for this degree are complete. Goal 3 and/or 4: Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning
Minimum of 3 credits; one course from either Goal 3 and/or Goal 4. NOTE: Goal 3 courses do not have to be lab courses. Goal 4 courses must be numbered between Math 1020 and MATH 1082 , or PHIL 1041 .
Goal 5: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences
Minimum of 3 credits. Goal 6: Humanities/Fine Arts
Minimum of 3 credits.
Goals 7-10: Theme Goals
Three credits in one Goal area selected from Goals 7 or 8 are required. Many courses from Goals 1-6 also meet Goals 7-8. One course may fulfill a maximum of two Goals. Credits count only once. Goal 8: Global Perspectives
Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility
Goal 10: People and the Environment
MnTC Elective Requirements
None Additional Elective Requirements
None Additional Requirements
None Program Information
General Requirements for Degrees, Diplomas, and CertificatesSee Century College Policy 3.17.0.1 Program NoteNone Transfer, Articulation Agreements, and PartnershipsSee the Century College website for information regarding transfer.
This program is intended primarily for employment preparation rather than transfer to a four-year institution. Some courses may not transfer to a number of four-year colleges. If you are considering the possibility of transfer, you may wish to talk with your advisor, counselor, or program instructor before registering to discuss your goals, look at programs designed for transfer, and develop a plan. Program Learning OutcomesAt the end of this program students will be able to: - Demonstrate a thorough comprehension of the key principles of cloud computing and the security and privacy involved with this emerging technology.
- Examine Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and convert logical designs into services that can be implemented in today’s Cloud environments.
- Implement a public cloud instance using a public cloud service provider
- Distinguish between cloud providers and third party managed service providers
- Assess, evaluate, and apply the necessary tools to analyze an organization’s assets and verify if the cloud security and privacy implications are justifiable in implementing Cloud Computing
- Employ the appropriate resources to model service specifications and service contracts to perform service orchestration.
- Demonstrate effective decision making and management techniques to support the organization’s objective of growth while putting best practices into place.
- Apply best practices for the next generation IT professional through continuous awareness for the environmental impact when developing and implementing IT systems and reap the business benefits of adopting a Green IT strategy.
Program Contact InformationIsrael Emmanuel, 651.773.1787, Room 1743 East Sample Plan
Please note that this is a sample course sequence. Individual schedules will vary depending upon student needs, goals, and availability. Students are recommended to meet with their advisor, counselor, or faculty program instructors to create an individualized plan that includes prerequisites and application requirements. For detailed program information see the Century College website. This information is subject to change. Note
This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on century.edu
Century College is a member of Minnesota State. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator.
This document can be available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 651.773.1745 or emailing access.center@century.edu.
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