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Digital Forensics Technology
Digital Forensics Investigation Advanced Technical Certificate
Total Credits: 24 First Semester Credits TECH ^ 1100 Tech Success CTEX ^ 10XX Tech Success Seminars (3 as assigned) 1 CJSA 1327 Fundamentals of Criminal Law 3 ITDF 1300 Introduction to Digital Forensics 3 ITDF 1305 Fundamentals of Digital Data Storage 3 ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security 3 LAWT 1301 Copyright and Ethical Issues 3 Semester Total 12
mittee of field experts guiding the curriculum, you’ll get an education that can put you in the forefront when it comes to hiring time.
Certificate Program
Texas State Technical College offers a Certificate of Completion in Network Security and Digital Forensics Investigations. A full-time, academically prepared student can complete the certificate programs in approximately eight months.
^Institutional Credit Only
Associate of Applied Science Degree Program
Second Semester Credits ITDF 2320 Digital Forensics Collection 3 ITDF 2325 Digital Forensics Tools 3 ITDF 2330 Digital Forensics Analysis 3 ITDF 2335 Comprehensive Digital Forensics Project 3 ITSY 2343 Computer System Forensics 3 Semester Total 12
NST Advisory Committee
Note: Certificate candidates must have a related computer degree (AAS or higher) in either Network Security or Computer Network and Systems Administration or a criminal justice degree with three years of computer experience.
Network Security Technology Data breaches, identity theft, malicious hacking, corporate espionage — these and other “cyber crimes” are causing major headaches in today’s modern society. The Ponemon Institute, in a 2010 “Cost of Cyber Crime” study, estimated the average annual cost of such crimes is $3.8 million per year, but it can range up to $52 million per year per company! Companies these days store billions of dollars worth of information on networks that hackers routinely attempt to invade. Credit card companies, banks, grocery stores and others encourage customers to conduct business online. Because of this, businesses and organizations cannot afford the risks associated with a breach in network security; the stakes are too high. There’s a strong demand for those who understand the importance of protecting a company’s data. It takes specialized skills and in-depth knowledge of computer networking, operating systems and administration, encryption, firewalls and much more — skills you can learn at Texas State Technical College. With courses covering the physical and logical aspects of security, TSTC’s Network Security Technology program offers the intense, hands-on instruction needed to combat today’s hackers. Backed by experienced staff and an advisory com-
Texas State Technical College
Upon successfully completing all required coursework, TSTC will award you an Associate of Applied Science degree in Network Security Technology. A full-time, academically prepared student can earn the degree in approximately 20 months.
Rick Andrews, DPS, Austin Patrick E. Braxton, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio David Chewning, L-3 Communications, Waco James Cornett, Texas Farm Bureau, Waco Derrick Day, US Secret Service, Irving Rusty Haferkamp, RKH Consulting, Waco Linda Gail Jenkins, Intetechsystems, Robinson Sgt. Chris Kingrey, Waco Police Department, Waco Alvin Packard, Emerson Construction, Temple Dr. Cyrus Peikan, Airscanner, Dallas Craig Phelps, Dell, Austin
Network Security Technician Certificate Total Credits: 30 First Semester Credits TECH ^ 1100 Tech Success CTEX ^ 10XX Tech Success Seminars (3 as assigned) 1 ITDF 1300 Introduction to Digital Forensics 3 ITNW 1325 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies 3 ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware 3 ITSY 1300 Fundamentals of Information Security 3 ITSY 2343 Computer System Forensics 3 Semester Total 15 ^Institutional Credit Only Second Semester
ITNW 2321 ITSY 1342 ITSY 2301 ITSY 2342 ITSY 2359
Credits
Networking with TCP/IP Information Technology Security Firewalls and Network Security Incident Response and Handling Security Assessment and Auditing*
Semester Total
3 3 3 3 3 15
*Note: ITNW 1380 or ITSC 2380 and ITNW 1680 can substitute for ITSY 2359
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