Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

50th Anniversary logo

Information Systems Technology

Information Systems Security

Information Systems Security

Information Systems Security covers a broad expanse of technology concepts. This curriculum provides individuals with the skills required to implement effective and comprehensive information security controls.

Coursework includes networking technologies, operating systems administration, information policy, intrusion detection, security administration, and industry best practices to protect data communications.

Graduates should be prepared for employment as security administrators. Additionally, they will acquire the skills that allow them to pursue security certifications.

Evening Schedule

(Begins in even years only)

Course Class Lab Credit
First Semester (Fall)
ACA 115 First-Year Seminar 0 2 1
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 3
NET 125 Networking Basics 1 4 3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 0 3
Semester Total 6 8 10
Second Semester (Spring)
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 3
NET 126 Routing Basics 1 4 3
NOS 110 Operating System Concepts 2 3 3
Semester Total 6 7 9
Third Semester (Summer)
NOS 120 Linux/UNIX Single User 2 2 3
NOS 130 Windows Single User 2 2 3
Semester Total 4 4 6
Fourth Semester (Fall)
NET 225 Routing and Switching I 1 4 3
NOS 220 Linux/UNIX Administration I 2 2 3
SEC 110 Security Concepts 3 0 3
Semester Total 6 6 9
Fifth Semester (Spring)
BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 0 3
NET 175 Wireless Technology 2 2 3
NET 226 Routing and Switching II 1 4 3
Semester Total 6 6 9
Sixth Semester (Summer)
DBA 110 Database Concepts 2 3 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 3
Semester Total 5 3 6
Seventh Semester (Fall)
MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra 3 0 3
MAT 171A Precalculus Algebra Lab 0 2 1
SEC 160 Secure Administration I 2 2 3
SEC 150 Secure Communication 2 2 3
Semester Total 7 6 10
Eighth Semester (Spring)
CIS 115 Intro to Programming and Logic 2 3 3
SEC 220 Defense In-Depth 2 2 3
SEC 210 Intrusion Detection 2 3 3
Semester Total 6 7 9
Ninth Semester (Summer)
COM 120 Intro to Interpersonal Communication 3 0 3
SEC 289 Security Capstone Project 1 4 3
Semester Total 4 4 6
Program Totals 50 51 74
A-B Tech logo The Community's College, Dedicated To Student Success

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College    340 Victoria Road    Asheville, North Carolina 28801    USA