Security Systems
Bachelor of Science Degree
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Security Systems is designed to provide
students with an understanding of the applications of security technology. The majority
of classes are offered in a lab environment where students receive hands-on experience
with both the hardware and software tools to protect digital information, digital
systems, and related physical resources from malicious attacks. Specifically, the
curriculum focuses on the following areas:
- Computer security: information security, cryptography, biometrics, malware protection.
- Computer forensics: digital evidence, data investigation.
- Network security: access control, intrusion detection, network defense.
- Physical security: surveillance systems, infrastructure protection.
- Security policies: incident response, security management.
Emphasis is placed on providing students with the skills required to implement effective and comprehensive information security controls. Two concentrations are offered within the program for students to choose from:
- Network: network analysis courses offer the students eligibility for CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) test.
- Transportation: aviation courses prepares the students for airport security operations.
Highly skilled security personnel are sought after in many industries to ensure protection across systems. Graduates of the program will enter into employment fields such as database services/security, operating systems administration, information policy, and security administration.
Typical Employment Opportunities
Corporate Security
Federal, State and Local Security Agencies
Security Administrator
Security Analyst
Digital Investigator
Information Security Officer
Security Systems (BS) Program Outcomes:
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Graduates will have knowledge of advanced computer-based evidentiary and “discovery” data methods and will be technically competent to administer procedures for evidence identification, documentation, and chain of custody maintenance.
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Graduates will have knowledge to develop comprehensive computer security programs for organizations.
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Graduates will have knowledge to develop protection programs for organizations using an integrated security systems approach.
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Graduates will have an appreciation and understanding of the necessity for personal integrity, professional ethics, and cultural awareness.
Admission to Farmingdale State College - State University of New York is based on the qualifications of the applicant without regard to age, sex, marital or military status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.
Contact Information
Computer Security
Dr. M. Nazrul Islam
Lupton Hall, Room 102
934-420-2538
sst@farmingdale.edu
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | (61 credits) |
|---|---|
| EGL 101 Composition I: College Writing (GE) | 3 |
| EGL 102 Composition II: Writing About Literature | 3 |
| PSY 101 Intro to Psychology (GE) | 3 |
| SOC 122 Intro to Sociology (GE) | 3 |
| Foreign Language (GE) | 3 |
| The Arts (GE) | 3 |
| MTH 110 Statistics (GE) | 3 |
| Natural Science with a Lab (GE) | 4 |
| American/Other World/Western Civilization History (GE) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE) | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives* | 30 |
*Note: The Liberal Arts and Science electives must include:
1. At least 3 credits in General Education
2. At least 9 credits in the Social Sciences
3. At least 12 credits of 200 or higher level courses
| Required Courses in the Major | (55 credits) |
|---|---|
| CRJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| SST 115 Computer Forensics | 3 |
| CRJ 200 Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| SST 217 Computer Forensics II | 3 |
| SST 218 Computer Forensics III | 3 |
| SST 230 Biometrics and Identity Theft | 3 |
| SST 310 Computer Security I | 3 |
| SST 311 Computer Security II | 3 |
| SST 312 Computer Security III | 3 |
| SST 314 Security Law and Policy | 3 |
| SST 323 Network Defense | 3 |
| SST 410W Senior Project | 3 |
| SST 420 Physical Security I | 4 |
| SST 421 Physical Security II | 3 |
Free Electives (6 Credits)
Network Concentration (12 Credits)
| BCS 208 Networking Fundamentals I | 3 |
| BCS 209 Networking Fundamentals II | 3 |
| BCS 320 Scaling Networks | 3 |
| BCS 321 Connecting Networks | 3 |
OR
Transportation Security (12 Credits)
| AVN 280 Intro to Air Cargo Operations-Basic | 3 |
| AVN 300W Government in Aviation | 3 |
| AVN 400 Aviation Law | 3 |
| AVN 417 Homeland Security in Aviation | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 122 |
Curriculum Summary
Degree Type: BS
Total Required Credits: 122
Please refer to the General Education, Applied Learning, and Writing Intensive requirement
sections of the College Catalog and consult with your advisor to ensure that graduation
requirements are satisfied.
As a part of the SUNY General Education Framework, all first-time full time Freshman
at Farmingdale State College (FSC) beginning Fall 2023, are required to develop knowledge
and skills in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (DEISJ). Students will
be able to fulfill this requirement at FSC by taking a specially designated DEISJ
course that has been developed by faculty and approved by the DEISJ Review Board.
DEISJ-approved courses may meet other General Education Knowledge and Skills areas
and/or core competencies and thus be dually designated. DEISJ-approved courses may
also earn other special designations such as those for Applied Learning or Writing
Intensive.