An Option to the Associate in Applied Science in Computer Science/Information Technology
- What it takes to be a cybersecurity professional?
- How organizations not only protect themselves, but their customers from cyber threats?
- How ethical hackers are utilized by companies?
All of these questions can be answered through the field of Cybersecurity.
- You are interested in helping defend critical assets from harm.
- You are interested in growing and expanding your knowledge of defense.
- You are interested in starting a career in cybersecurity sooner rather than later.
Careers
Cyber-Information Security, An Option to the Associate in Applied Science in Computer Science/Information Technology
The Cyber/Information Security option to the A.S. in Computer Science is designed for those who major in computer science with plans to be in the information security field. This degree is a broad program of study that covers basics of cyber security and focuses on information security.
Academic Pathways
Some credentials offered as part of this program include Security+, Network+, CCNA, CyberOps, Pentest+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), EC Council Digital Forensics, Certified Governance, Risk, and Compliance, A+, and IT Fundamentals+.
A partnership with Rowan University is under development.
Faculty Biography
Dr. Joseph Brickley has over seven years of Cybersecurity experience supporting Department of Defense contractors and holds numerous industry certifications: CISSP, Security+, Network+, SAFe5, CCNA, CyberOps, and CEH. Dr. Brickley also has numerous Peer Review Publications in professional journals.
Contact Dr. Brickley at jbrickley@ocean.edu or 732 255 0400 x2310.

(732) 255-0482