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, and malware protection.
• Computer Forensics: digital evidence, data investigation, file extraction.
• Physical Security: surveillance systems, infrastructure protection.
• Security Policies: incident response, security management, and Intrusion detection.

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 educational skills to succeed for the CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examination.
• Transportation: aviation courses prepare 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 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:

• Graduates will know advanced computer-based evidentiary and discover data methods and will be technically competent to administer procedures for evidence identification, documentation, and chain of custody maintenance.

• Graduates will acquire knowledge to develop comprehensive computer security programs for organizations.

• Graduates will achieve first-hand experience in developing protection programs for organizations using an integrated security systems approach.

• Graduates will appreciate and understand 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.