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| Professor Aaron Rodriguez |
| arodriguez@uat.edu |
| 602-383-8228 |
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Network Security: uat.edu/network-security-degree |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | Semester 5 | Semester 6 | Semester 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | 3 credits | 3 credits | 3 credits | 3 credits | SIP | SIP, 3 credits | SIP/Internship |
| Gen Ed | 6 credits | 6 credits | 3 credits | 3 credits | 6 credits | 6 credits | 3 credits |
| Gen Electives | 3 credits | 6 credits | 6 credits | CFR105 | 6 credits | 3 credits | 9 credits |
| Major Specific | NTS201 | NTW220, NTW103 | CFR101, NTW216 | NTS370 | PDS300, NTS330 | NTS435 | NTS415 |
| Totals | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Core | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 |
| Gen Ed | 6 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 21 | 27 | 30 |
| Gen Electives | 3 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 27 |
| Major Specific | 3 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 27 |
| NTS201 | Security Essentials |
| NTW220 | Linux I for Technologist |
| NTW103 | Fundamentals of Network Engineering |
| CFR101 | Computer Forensics Essentials |
| NTW216 | Foundations of System Administration |
| NTS370 | Shell Scripting for Technologists |
| PDS300 | Production Studio I |
| NTS330 | Applied Exploits |
| NTS435 | International and Federal INFOSEC Standards and Regulations |
| NTS415 | Network Defense and Countermeasures |
| PDS400 | Production Studio II |
| Core | 24 |
| Gen Ed | 36 |
| Gen Electives | 30 |
| Major Specific | 30 |
PhD, Cyber Operations, Dakota State University
MS, Computer Science, DePaul University
MA, Organizational Psychology, Northcentral University
BA, Psychology, American Military University
Cyber Security
Professor Becote retired from 23 years of U.S. Navy service as a Lieutenant Commander, Naval Flight Officer, in December of 2023, having served in a variety of leadership roles including Director of International Affairs: Egypt, Qatar, and Director, Tactical Operations Center for Maritime Aviation in the Middle East. His duties included technical, logistic, and operational execution spanning over 15 countries globally.
His research interests span both offensive and defensive cyber operations, focused on malware analysis, programming, wireless technology, organizational technology, and incident response. He is PMP and CISSP certified.
MS, Information Assurance, Grand Canyon University
BS, Information Technology, Grand Canyon University
AS, Business Management, Community College of the Air Force
Cyber
Professor Aaron Rodriguez is an Air Force Veteran which has served in military and contract support for various government agencies including supporting worldwide security efforts. Aaron has planned and managed Computer Incident Response Teams (CIRT) and multiple cyber training operations. He has several years of information technology background with a specialty in cyber security and information protection. Aaron graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor's in Information Technology and a Masters's in Cyber Security and Information Assurance.
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