Computer Security Technology
Bachelor of Science Degree
The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Security Technology prepares students to combat the increasing security issues and challenges in the digital environment, including computer systems, computer networks, and cyberspace. Graduates will be able to face security threats and protect valuable information and physical resources from unauthorized access and malicious activities. The curriculum covers the following major topics.
- Computer Security: cryptography, malware analysis, and prevention, risk analysis.
- Programming: C++, UNIX, and Python.
- Computer Network: routing protocols, VLANs, access control lists, and subnetting.
- Network Security: intrusion detection, virtualization, penetration testing, and network defense.
- Systems Security: digital systems, operating system security, smart grid security.
- Computer Vision: image processing, biometrics.
Skilled cybersecurity personnel are sought after in a plethora of different industries to make sure networks are safe and secure. Graduates of the program will possess strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. These will enable them to become confident employees able to properly secure a network.
Typical Employment Opportunities
Corporate Security
Federal, State, and Local Security Agencies
Software Industries
Computer and Information Systems Manager
Security Operation Center (SOC) analysis
IT Security Specialists
Cybersecurity
Computer Security Technology (BS) Program Outcomes:
- Graduates will demonstrate the knowledge-based skills to analyze and excel in computer and cyber security technologies.
- Graduates will demonstrate an appreciation of professional requirements, ethics and leadership skills.
- Graduates will utilize effective oral and written communication skills.
- Graduates will apply critical thinking skills to analyze current issues and develop innovative solution techniques.
Admission to Farmingdale State College - State University of New York is based on the qualifications of the applicant without regard to age, sex, marital or military status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.
Contact Information
Computer Security
Dr. M. Nazrul Islam
Whitman Hall, Room 112
934-420-2538
sst@farmingdale.edu
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Fall 2024
Subject to revision
| College Requirement | (1 credit) |
| FYE 101 First Year Experience* | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | (62 credits) |
|---|---|
| EGL 101 Composition I: College Writing (GE) | 3 |
| EGL 102 Composition II: Writing About Literature | 3 |
| MTH 110 Statistics | 3 |
| MTH 129 Precalculus with Applications | 4 |
| MTH 130 Calculus I with Applications | 4 |
| PHY 135 College Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 136 College Physics II | 4 |
| BIO 120 General Biology | 4 |
| Humanities (GE) | 3 |
| The Arts (GE) | 3 |
| US History and Civic Engagement/World History and Global Awareness(GE) | 3 |
| World Languages (GE) | 3 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences Electives | 9 |
| ECO 321 Engineering Economics | 3 |
| EGL 310 Technical Writing | 3 |
| 300-400 Level Liberal Arts/Sciences Electives | 6 |
| Required Courses: | (59 credits) |
|---|---|
| BCS 120 Foundations of Computer Programming | 3 |
| EET 105 Introduction to Digital Electronics | 2 |
| CPS 100 Introduction to Cybersecurity | 1 |
| CPS 201 Digital Systems and Security | 3 |
| CPS 203 Data Security and Privacy | 3 |
| CPS 205 Digital Signal and Image Processing | 3 |
| BCS 230 Foundations of Computer Programming II | 3 |
| CPS 301 Biometric Recognition | 3 |
| CPS 303 Operating Systems and Security | 3 |
| CPS 305 Foundations of Cryptography | 3 |
| CPS 325 Vulnerability Analysis | 3 |
| Computer Networking Electives: A minimum of 8 credits, one of which must be at the 300 or 400 level, from EET 440, 441, BCS 208, 209, 320, 321 | 8 |
| CPS 401 Applied Cryptography | 3 |
| CPS 460/TEL 460 Network Security | 3 |
| CPS 405W Senior Project | 3 |
| Technical Electives from BCS, CPS, CRJ, EET, SST, SET | 3 |
| 400 Level CPS Elective | 3 |
| 300-400 Level Technical Electives ** (BCS, CPS, CRJ, EET, SET) | 6 |
| Total Credits | 121-122 |
Curriculum Summary
*FYE 101 First Year Experience is required for all first time full time students
Degree Type: BS
Total Required Credits: 121-122
Please refer to the General Education, Applied Learning, and Writing Intensive requirement
sections of the College Catalog and consult with your advisor to ensure that graduation
requirements are satisfied.
As a part of the SUNY General Education Framework, all first-time full time Freshman
at Farmingdale State College (FSC) beginning Fall 2023, are required to develop knowledge
and skills in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (DEISJ). Students will
be able to fulfill this requirement at FSC by taking a specially designated DEISJ
course that has been developed by faculty and approved by the DEISJ Review Board.
DEISJ-approved courses may meet other General Education Knowledge and Skills areas
and/or core competencies and thus be dually designated. DEISJ-approved courses may
also earn other special designations such as those for Applied Learning or Writing
Intensive.
| Notes: |
|---|
| **Technical Elective courses can be selected in consultation with the student’s academic advisor within the course designations of EET, SET, BCS, CRJ and CPS. |
|
100-200 Level Technical Electives: |
| BCS 262 Data Communications | 3 |
| SST 217 Computer Forensics II | 3 |
| EET 113 Electrical Circuits II | 4 |
| EET 118 Semiconductor Devices & Circuits | 4 |
| EET 223 Digital Electronics | 4 |
| SET 105 Intro to Symbolic & Logic Programming | 3 |
| SET 205 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Technology | 3 |
|
300-400 Level Suggested Technical Electives: |
| BCS 318 Virtualization & Cloud Computing | 3 |
| CPS 461 Penetration Testing | 3 |
| CPS 462 Smart Grid Security | 3 |
| CPS 463 Distributed Systems and Security | 3 |
| CPS 491 Computer Security Internship | 3 |
| SST 440 Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency | 3 |
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