2017-2018 Catalog

Network Security Associate, Certificate

Certificate—21 credit hours

Curriculum Code 1360

This program provides students with entry-level skills for a profession in network security. Managing network security includes preserving information confidentiality, availability and integrity. Network security professionals are tasked with performing network risk assessments, implementing safeguards that protect data and system integrity, implementing and maintaining system authentication systems and perimeter protection systems. This program prepares graduates to become employed as network security technicians, network firewall technicians, VPN administrators and remote security communication support specialists.

Gainful Employment Information

Required Career Courses

21 credit hours as follows:

LAN-101Orientation to IT Professions

1

LAN-103Security Awareness

1

LAN-111IT Essentials - A+

3

LAN-112Managing IT - A+

3

LAN-121Network Essentials

3

LAN-122Network Services

4

LAN-153IT Security Essentials - Security+

3

LAN-163Ethical Hacking

3

Suggested Schedule

Semester 1 (7 credit hours)

LAN-101Orientation to IT Professions

1

LAN-111IT Essentials - A+

3

LAN-112Managing IT - A+

3

Semester 2 (7 credit hours)

LAN-121Network Essentials

3

LAN-122Network Services

4

Semester 3 (7 credit hours)

LAN-103Security Awareness

1

LAN-153IT Security Essentials - Security+

3

LAN-163Ethical Hacking

3