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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 |
MA, Intelligence Studies (Cyber), American Military University
BS, Management and Computer Information Systems, Park University
Cyber Security
Network Security
Professor Jones is the lead Cyber Instructor at the University of Advancing Technology and is a software developer who currently creates applications for law enforcement. He is also an AZ Peace Officer Standards and Training certified General Instructor as well as a public speaker. He earned a BS, in Computer Information Systems from Park University in 2013 and an MA, in Intelligence Analysis with a focus in Cyber Security in 2014. Professor Jones has been the recipient of recognition from the El Paso Police Department, State Of Texas, Texas Military Forces, Chandler Police Department, and others.
Professor Jones is also active in the community as the founder of the Phoenix Linux Users Group Cyber Security Meetup and regularly teaches members of the public a myriad of topics related to Cyber Security. His audience includes students, teachers, law enforcement, military, government officials, and concerned members of the public with a strong desire to learn what is going on in the world of technology.
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.
