Cyber Security

Associate in Applied Science

Division: STEM and Health Professions

Division Chair: Kristopher Baker, kbaker@sunyrockland.edu

Department Chair: Jeanette Geller, jgeller@sunyrockland.edu

Department Support Staff: Carol Coiro, ccoiro2@sunyrockland.edu

Department Office: Technology Center, Room 8307, Phone: 845-574-4731

Why Study Cyber Security?

In the fast-growing technology world it is important for businesses to keep their information secure. The AAS degree in Cyber Security is for students who wish to pursue a career in the field of data and network security administration.

Related disciplines include Computer Information Systems/Computer Support, Corporate and Homeland Security, and Computer Support Services.

Degrees Offered:

Occupational Objectives:

Upon completing the program, students will be prepared for entry-level positions as computer security specialists, information security analysts, and more. However, if students elect to further their education at the baccalaureate level, additional general education courses will need to be completed at the transferring institution.

5 Top Reasons

To Study Cyber Security at RCC:

  1. VALUE: Save as much as $100,000 by attending RCC before transferring to a four-year school.
  2. CAREER: Internships provide real-world experience.
  3. FLEXIBILITY: Part-time study can accommodate work, family, or other time commitments. On campus childcare available.
  4. CONVENIENCE: Courses are offered in classroom, online or hybrid format.
  5. SUPPORT: Small class sizes, more individual attention, free tutoring, financial aid, scholarships.


Opportunities at Rockland Community College:

There are more than 40 student clubs with special interests and socializing opportunities. Activities include sports, student government, and clubs like Robotics, Video Game & Animé, Chess, Computers, Art, Christian Fellowship, Environment, Haitian, Habitat for Humanity, Hillel, and Outlook, the award-winning student newspaper.

Program Goals:

The program provides students with the technological course work needed for careers in cyber security. Course work prepares students for vendor certifications including Microsoft® Windows®, CompTIA®, and Cisco®. All courses use vendor authorized curriculum and include extensive lab work.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate basic knowledge and configuration of Cisco Routers and Switches as they pertain to a network, network security and information security
  • Demonstrate a variety of skills with installing, configuring, implementing and troubleshooting servers and desktops in a standalone or networked environment
  • Develop successful hands-on experience through labs and field research
  • Evaluate the interdisciplinary nature of core concepts in networking and other subject areas

The Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation (IACE) Program validated that the following Rockland Community College courses meet all of the elements of the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) National Training Standard for: Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professionals, NSTISSI No. 4011:

CYB 106 Networking I/CCNA

CYB 112 PC Application Support

CYB 130 Intro to Network Security

CYB 220 Intro to Wireless Networks

ELT 249 PC Maintenance