Network Security and Administration

The Associate of Science in Network Security and Administration degree was developed in conjunction with our local national labs and industry partners to provide students with a solid background in the field of Computer Security. The focus on Cybersecurity will provide the student with some of the basic skills needed for an entry-level career in Cybersecurity. The courses provide an overview of the entire field. Topics covered will include Cisco Security, Windows Operating System security, Linux security, firewalls, cloud computing, security policies and procedures, e-mail & web security, and designing and building a secure computer network. Career Opportunities in Computer Networking Technology - LPC Students who complete the Associate of Sciences in Network Security and Administration degree will be prepared for careers in: Network Specialist/Technician/Engineer, Systems Specialist/Technician/Engineer, Microsoft Specialist/Technician/Engineer, Cisco Specialist/Technician/Engineer, Information Security Specialist, Cybersecurity Specialist, IT Specialist Information Security, IT Security Specialist/Consultant, Information Technology Specialist information Security, Incident Analyst/Responder, IT Auditor, Cyber Crime Analyst/Investigator, Cybersecurity Specialist/Technician, Cyber Risk Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, Cybersecurity Consultant, Information Security Consultant, Penetration & Vulnerability Tester, Cybersecurity Manager/Administrator, Cybersecurity Engineer, Cybersecurity Architect.

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The Associate of Science in Network Security and Administration degree was developed in conjunction with our local national labs and industry partners to provide students with a solid background in the field of Computer Security. The focus on Cybersecurity will provide the student with some of the basic skills needed for an entry-level career in Cybersecurity. The courses provide an overview of the entire field. Topics covered will include Cisco Security, Windows Operating System security, Linux security, firewalls, cloud computing, security policies and procedures, e-mail & web security, and designing and building a secure computer network.

Required Core CNT 43 Professional Communications - 3 CNT 50 Introduction to Desktop Operating Systems - 2 or CIS 65 Introduction to Desktop Operating Systems - 2 CNT 51 CompTIA's A+ Certification Computer Technician - 4 CNT 52 Networking Fundamentals - 3 or CIS 66 Networking Fundamentals - 3 CNT 54 Administering Windows Client - 4 CNT 55 Installing & Configuring Windows Server MCSA I - 3 CNT 69 Network Security CompTIA Security+ Certification - 3 CNT 8001 Introduction to Networks (CCNA1) - 3 CNT 8002 Routing and Switching Essentials (CCNA2) - 3 Total Units - 28 List A: Select Three CNT 56 Administering Windows Server MCSA II - 3 CNT 57 MS Server Advanced Services MCSA III - 3 CNT 68 Digital Forensics Fundamentals - 3 CNT 7285 Cloud Infrastructure and Services - 3 CNT 7401 Intro to Linux/LPI Linux+ Certification - 3 CNT 7501 Ethical Hacking - 3 CNT 7701 VMware VCP Certification & Virtualization - 2 CNT 8003 Cisco CCNA3 Scaling Networks - 3 CNT 8004 Cisco CCNA4 R&S Connecting Networks - 3 Total Units 8 - 9 Program Based General Education Units CIS 50 Intro to Computing Info Tech - 3 Total Major Units - 3 General Education and Electives Units - 20-21 Total Degree Units - 60

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