This is a fall start program. Please see an advisor for more information.
A Cybersecurity/Network Support specialist provides technical solutions to customer-critical problems related to software applications and associated hardware. This is accomplished through problem analysis using online training, phone service support, and a variety of electronic means to achieve high-level customer satisfaction and to accomplish the goals of the organization. Students who are successful in the program will be prepared to take industry exams such as A+, Net+, MCP, and MCDST. Students who graduate with this degree can work as support specialists in business, industry, education, and government. See our website at www.msubillings.edu/careers for graduate data.
Before a student can be accepted into the Cybersecurity/Network Support program, competency in mathematics and computers must be demonstrated. This may be done by:
- transferring of appropriate credits
- completing the computer literacy challenge test
- obtaining permission of CST faculty
- taking prerequisite course (CAPP 120)
- possessing current ACT/SAT scores in the required range
- taking the necessary prerequisite English, math and/or computer classes identified in the catalog
Check with an academic advisor to determine how you can meet these requirements. Students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Perform hardware configuration changes on desktop and server computer systems.
- Implement and maintain basic network infrastructure equipment and software.\
- Demonstrate knowledge of standard security controls for desktop computer systems.\
- Perform cybersecurity incident response procedures.\
- Assess the security vulnerabilities of a network and connected devices using common system utilities and scanning software.\
- Explain the purpose of standard security controls when planning a cybersecurity strategy.\
- Explain the purpose of penetration testing in an organizations cybersecurity strategy.\ \
- Design a work breakdown structure for a basic IT related project.
Required Courses
Course List| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| CAPP 120 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CSCI 100 | Intro to Programming | 3 |
| CSCI 127 | Joy and Beauty of Data | 3 |
| ITS 166 | Configuring MS Windows 10 | 3 |
| ITS 212 | Network Operating Sys-Server A | 3 |
| ITS 221 | Project Management | 3 |
| ITS 224 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
| ITS 233 | Introduction to Dev-Ops | 3 |
| ITS 245 | Computer Forensics | 3 |
| ITS 246 | Cybersecurity Operations | 3 |
| ITS 256 | CCNA Security | 3 |
| ITS 257 | Intro to Comp Virtualization | 3 |
| ITS 276 | Ethical Hacking & Network Def | 3 |
| ITS 280 | Computer Repair & Maintenance | 3 |
| ITS 283 | Health Information Networking | 3 |
| NTS 104 | CCNA 1: Intro to Networks | 3 |
| NTS 105 | CCNA 2: Routing & Switching Es | 3 |
| CST 298 | Internship/Cooperative Educ (or Elective) | 3 |
| COMX 106 | Comm in a Dynamic Workplace | 3 |
| M 114 | Extended Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| WRIT 121 | Intro to Technical Writing | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits | 63 |
Students should check course descriptions for required prerequisites. Math and communication requirements are usually determined by performance on placement tests or transfer credits.
