Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Mequon Campus, Oak Creek Campus, West Allis Campus
- Pathway: STEM
- Program Code: 31-150-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Program
Description
Enter the growing field of digital and computer forensics investigation. This comprehensive coursework includes material from basic networking, basic security, network security, information systems auditing, risk management, and security policy and procedures. Several courses cover specialized areas of forensics, such as mobile forensics and internet forensics. You can work toward earning several industry certifications.
Due to increases in cybercrimes, this is projected to be a high-demand occupation.
Additional program details: Students can work toward getting AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE) or MPE+ (Access Data Mobile Phone Examiner Plus). Students also start preparation toward the following industry certifications: CompTIA Network+ (Net+), CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
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Detailed Program Information
2020-21 Curriculum
| Semester | Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | ITNET-131 | Introduction to Networks (Cisco 1) | 3 |
| (1) | ITNET-132 | Routing/Switching Essentials (Cisco 2) ‡ | 3 |
| (1) | ITSEC-114 | Information Security Principles | 3 |
| (1) | ITSEC-124 | Network Security (Security+) | 3 |
| (2) | ITNET-161 | Linux Overview | 2 |
| (2) | ITSEC-126 | Computer Forensics | 3 |
| (2) | ITSEC-151 | IT - Auditing | 3 |
| (2) | ITSEC-152 | Information Security Risk Management | 3 |
| (2) | ITSEC-156 | Mobile Devices Forensics | 3 |
| (3) | ENG-195 | Written Communication (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
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| (3) | ITSEC-166 | Advanced Forensics | 3 |
| (3) | ITSEC-176 | Malware Forensics | 3 |
| (4) | ITSEC-146 | Security Measures and Intrusion Detection | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 38 |
( ) Semester order for full-time students.
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
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Program Outcomes
- Analyze a cyber-crime scene to choose appropriate best-practice procedures for retrieval recovery and preservation of digital evidence
- Apply digital forensics tools to collect, analyze and evaluate evidence data
- Recover files on various types of storage devices, using different operating systems and network systems
- Discuss the legal and ethical issues related to acquisition and analysis of digital evidence
- Communicate clearly, accurately and effectively, verbally and in writing
- Write detailed, court admissible digital-forensics investigation reports
Career Outlook
Due to increases in computer crimes, it is predicted that this will be a high-demand occupation.
Possible Careers
Desktop Security Support Specialist
Junior Digital Forensics Investigator/Analyst/Specialist
Junior IT Auditor
Junior IT Compliance Officer
Admission Requirements
- High school-level algebra.
- Student also needs to meet one of these requirements: Be currently working in the IT security field or related field (or) be currently enrolled in the IT Information Systems Security Specialist associate degree program (or) receive approval from the program chairperson
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STEM Academic & Career Pathway
414-297-6319, stempathway@matc.edu
Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Main Building, Room M312-314
Mequon Campus, Room A108-110
Oak Creek Campus, Room A121
West Allis Campus, Room 103