Mar 28, 2024  
2018 - 2020 CNM Catalog, Volume 50 
    
2018 - 2020 CNM Catalog, Volume 50 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

Computer Information Systems (AAS), Cyber Security Concentration


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School of Business & Information Technology (BIT)

Cyber Security prepares students for employment in a variety of in-demand positions related to cyber and information security. The required courses in the program cover current cyber coursework including network security and defense, ethical hacking and digital forensics. 

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Educational Option Information

  • This program can be completed: Part-time or full-time. Full-time students can complete the program in four terms.
  • This educational option can be started: Any term.
  • Primary course location: Main Campus.
  • Additional requirements:
    • Students are expected to purchase textbooks and USB flash drives.
    • Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.

Approximate Costs of this Educational Option

Financial Aid Considerations

Educational Opportunities

Other licenses or industry certification opportunities are available with this educational option:

  • CompTIA: A+, Network+, Security + 
  • EC Council

Many of our courses are transferrable to baccalaureate degree programs, and CNM has Transfer Agreements with many colleges in New Mexico and beyond.

Career Opportunities

CNM’s Cyber Security concentration is current and relevant to today’s technology needs and its graduates may find work with any organization that depends on computers or any organization with an Information Technology Department. 

In Aug, 2017, CNM received the prestigious designation of National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Two-Year Education (CAE 2Y). CNM and our CIS program has already had a strong college-wide as well as curricular standing in Cyber Security area. This new concentration will create additional pathways for training Cyber professionals.  

Program Requirements


Courses


Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems, Cyber Security Concentration 62-64 credit hours


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