Network Security Certificate of Achievement

This certificate includes instruction in the measures that must be taken to detect and prevent network security mistakes and vulnerabilities and includes descriptions of common attacks and methods to configure operating systems, servers, routers, firewalls, and email. Students completing this certificate program will be qualified for employment in entry-level network security positions and be able to prepare for CompTIA Security+ exam.

The projected number of annual completers for the Certificate of Achievement – Network Security is 5 - 10 students. This estimate is based on past course enrollment data shown in the table below.

		F18/Sp19	F17/Sp18
Course Department Number	Course Title	Annual # Sections	Annual Enrollment Totals	Annual # Sections	Annual Enrollment Totals
CNIT 40	DNS Security	1	57	1	48
CNIT 120	Network Security	8	250	7	228
CNIT 121	Computer Forensics	7	197	4	157
CNIT 122	Firewalls	2	82	3	124
CNIT 123	Ethical Hacking & Network Defense	4	152	4	162
CNIT 106	Introduction to Networks	11	318	9	287
CNIT 201C	Introduction to Cisco Networks	8	173	5	146

Enrollments are expected to grow in Certificate of Achievement – Network Security program.

The Certificate of Achievement – Network Security is designed to prepare students for entry-level security analyst and systems support in a variety of job positions. Students are trained in entry-level Network Security skills as well as critical thinking, problem solving, and interpersonal skills to provide greater efficiency in the workplace.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Explain the basics of network security.
• Protect the IT environment using hacking techniques.
• Assess confidentiality, integrity, availability, and non-repudiation (ClAN).
• Apply strategies for network defense.

Students complete six courses of which five are required and one is an elective. The minimum time for completion of this certificate is two semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of classes completed per semester.

Course	Units	Semester
Required courses:
CNIT 120 - Network Security	3.00	S1
CNIT 122 - Firewalls	3.00	S1
CNIT 123 - Ethical Hacking & Network Defense	3.00	S1
CNIT 40 - DNS Security	1.00	S2
CNIT 106 - Introduction to Networks	3.00	S2
Total:	13.00
Choose one of the following courses:
CNIT 121 - Computer Forensics	3.00	S2
CNIT 124 - Advanced Ethical Hacking	3.00	S2
CNIT 125 - Information Security Professional Practices	3.00	S2
Total:	3.00
Total:	16.00

The Certificate of Achievement – Network Security is the result of business needs assessment informed by CNIT employer advisory panel and evaluation through assessment, program review and evolving topics in security analyst and system support.

Of Bay Area Community Colleges (Merritt College, Diablo Valley College, College of Marin, Las Positas Community College, Cabrillo College, Canada College, Ohlone College, Santa Rosa Junior College, Foothill College, Mission College, and San Jose City College), Ohlone and Cabrillo College are the only colleges that offer a similar program.