Digital Forensics and Incident Response, Associate of Science Degree
Banner Code: 3_AS_DIF
Control Number: 39533
Financial Aid Eligible
This program provides students with a solid foundation in the specialized area of cyber investigations techniques in the field of cybersecurity. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level cyber jobs or advancement into mid-level cyber careers, such as Cyber Crime Analyst, Cyber Incident Analyst, Cyber Incident Responder, Digital Forensics Examiner, Digital Forensics Technician, and Vulnerability Analyst. Topics covered include planning and scoping a cyber incident, domestic and international cyber laws, cyber ethics, chain of custody, incident detection and analysis, anti-forensic techniques, timeline analysis, incident containment, eradication, recovery, report preparation, and expert testimony. The program includes hands-on and technical writing assignments to help students develop their skills for the cybersecurity workforce.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program students will be able to:
- Evaluate and communicate the human role in security systems with an emphasis on ethics, social engineering vulnerabilities, and training.
- Assess security risks and identify methods to minimize their threat and/or impact.
- Demonstrate the ability to locate technical resources to resolve security-related issues with networking hardware and software.
- Apply risk management concepts to develop policies and procedures following security best practices.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| CYBR C101 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CST C128 | Computer Networking Principles (Network+) | 3 |
| CST C158 | Contemporary Operating Systems (Server+) | 3 |
| CIS C157 | Introduction to Python Programming | 3 |
| CYBR C150 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CYBR C160 | Introduction to Incident Response | 3 |
| CYBR C170 | Cybercrime and CSIRT Coordination | 3 |
| CYBR C250 | Intermediate Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CYBR C260 | Intermediate Incident Response | 3 |
| Units Required for Major | 27 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Local General Education, CSU General Education, or IGETC pattern | Varies |
| Electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
| Total Units for Degree | 60 |
Digital Forensics and Incident Response Degree Program Map
This program map is a recommended example of all major (program) requirements as well as general education requirements for two-year completion or transfer. This path may be altered to fit your individual academic needs. This two-year program map was created by program faculty and counselors and demonstrates a recommended path to completion. Students are advised to meet with a Coastline Counselor for individualized program planning.
Your Path to Success
Follow this path to earn your degree in Digital Forensics and Incident Response in 2 years.
Don’t forget to consult a counselor for an education plan!
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | ||
| ENGL C100 | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| MATH C160 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| CMST C101 | Fundamentals of Human Communication | 3 |
| CST C128 | Computer Networking Principles (Network+) * | 3 |
| CYBR C101 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| BIOL C100 | Introduction to Biology | 3 |
| PSYC C100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MUS C139 | History of Rock Music | 3 |
| HIST C175 | United States History since 1876 | 3 |
| CIS C157 | Introduction to Python Programming * | 3 |
| CST C158 | Contemporary Operating Systems (Server+) * | 3 |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| ENGL C102 | Critical Reasoning, Reading, and Writing | 3 |
| PHIL C120 | Ethics | 3 |
| HLTH C100 | Personal Health | 3 |
| CYBR C150 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CYBR C160 | Introduction to Incident Response | 3 |
| CYBR C170 | Cybercrime and CSIRT Coordination | 3 |
| 4th Semester | ||
| ASTR C100 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
| ASTR C100L | Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| PSCI C180 | American Government | 3 |
| SOC C233 | Racial and Ethnic Relations in America | 3 |
| CYBR C250 | Intermediate Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CYBR C260 | Intermediate Incident Response | 3 |
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Offered in the summer session