Network Security (certificate)

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Title of Major: Network Security, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.CIS.NET-SEC

Total Credit Hours: 20

About the Cybersecurity, Networking and Digital Forensics Department

Purpose: Gain the skills and knowledge required to configure LAN and WAN networks and to understand the basics of network cybersecurity theory and operation. Acquire in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, Cisco IOS and experience configuring Cisco routers.

Related Industry Certifications: This program provides partial foundation for the following industry recognized certifications: Network+ (CompTIA) and the Security+ (CompTIA) industry certification exams.

Range of Occupations

Customer service technician
Help desk technician
Internet security specialist
Internet systems administrator
IT compliance specialist
Network administrator
Network analyst
Network support technician
Service center technician
Technical writer

Additional Certificate Requirements

Students must satisfy the prerequisites for each course in the certificate or have permission of the coordinator of CyberStudies to take each course.

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Entrance/Admission Requirements

Entrance Requirements

Students must satisfy the prerequisites for each course in the certificate or have permission of the coordinator of CyberStudies to take each course.

Certificate Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 111 or ENG 115 . See Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements

Certificate Requirements: 20 credits

CTP 103-Theories and Applications of Digital Technology 4 credit hours
CTS 110-Network Essentials 4 credit hours
CTS 130-Networking 1 4 credit hours
CTS 131-Networking 2 4 credit hours
CTS 140-Network Security Fundamentals 4 credit hours

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Effectively use Internet and Web technologies.
Describe the function and use of the variety of hardware and software.
Describe the ethical and social issues involving digital technology.
Design a network from scratch as well as maintain, upgrade and troubleshoot an existing network.
Configure a router, manage Cisco IOS software, configure routing protocols on routeres, and set the access lists to control the access to routers.
Identify the risks and threats to an organization’s data and provide a structured way of addressing the safeguarding of these critical electronic assets.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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