2021-2022 Catalog

Network Security Specialist, Certificate

Certificate—36 credit hours

Curriculum Code 1424

This program is designed to provide a comprehensive program to develop a skilled workforce in the emerging field of information technology security. Managing information security programs consists of preserving information confidentiality and protection, risk management, data and system integrity, availability, authenticity, and utility. The program is based on information security concepts, principles, methods, techniques, practices, and procedures that guide today’s IT security professionals. This program prepares graduates to become employed as IT security specialists, firewall and VPN specialists, and data assurance specialists. Additionally, the program concentrates on industry-specific requirements in the health care and financial areas, as well as other institutions that currently use electronic commerce.

The certificate is designed for professionals returning to upgrade skills or students who are interested in obtaining employment skills in IT security professions. The certificate can be completed as a student progresses through the degree program.

Required Career Courses

36 credit hours as follows:

CIS-105Introduction to Coding

3

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-143Digital Forensics

3

LAN-153IT Security Essentials - Security+

3

LAN-163Ethical Hacking

3

LAN-251WLAN Design - CWNA

3

LAN-253Network Security

3

LAN-273Managing Information Security

3

Suggested Schedule

Semester 1 (15 credit hours)

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

Semester 2 (12 credit hours)

CIS-105Introduction to Coding

3

LAN-143Digital Forensics

3

LAN-153IT Security Essentials - Security+

3

LAN-163Ethical Hacking

3

Semester 3 (9 credit hours)

LAN-251WLAN Design - CWNA

3

LAN-253Network Security

3

LAN-273Managing Information Security

3