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.
Required Career Courses
21 credit hours as follows:
Suggested Schedule
Semester 1 (7 credit hours)
Semester 2 (7 credit hours)
Semester 3 (7 credit hours)
Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2019
Program Name: Network Security Associate - Certificate
This program is designed to be completed in 12 months.
This program will cost $4,650 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with N/A* of debt.
*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.
The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Illinois
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