Network Security—Certificate

The purpose of this program is to prepare students to enter the workforce as computer security specialists, network security specialists, cybersecurity specialists, data communications analysts, network systems technicians, network troubleshooters, or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations. Upon successful completion of this program, an individual may transfer into the two-year Associate in Science in Network Systems Technology degree.

The courses in this program also are part of the Associate in Science degree in Network Systems Technology.

Upon completion, students need to contact the Admissions and Student Records Office to apply for certificate(s). Students are encouraged to complete courses in the AS degree.

The following 30 credit hours meet the requirement for this certificate.

Program Code: CCC-CS

CIS 2520Project Management in IT

3 cr.

CNT 1000Introduction to Networking

3 cr.

CTS 1110Microcomputer Software Essentials

3 cr.

CET 1020CIntroduction to Networks (CISCO Academy)

3 cr

CNT 1700CSwitching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (Cisco Academy)

3 cr

CET 2793Windows Server Administration

3 cr.

CIS 2354Introduction to Cyberwarfare and Cybersecurity

3 cr.

CIS 2352Ethical Hacking

3 cr.

CIS 2393Network Forensics and Incident Response

3 cr.

CNT 1401Principles of Information Security

3 cr.

Total Credit Hours:30

Total Credit Hours: 30