Special Conditions

Financial Aid: This program has not been approved by the U.S. Department of Education for eligibility for federal student aid. Students enrolled in this program may not be eligible to receive financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education (Pell Grants, SEOG, Federal Work-Study, Direct Loans or PLUS loans) or the Maryland Higher Education Commission (Educational Assistance Grants, Senatorial Scholarships or Delegate Scholarships). For current information on eligible programs, contact Financial Aid by calling 410-777-2203, emailing finaid@aacc.edu or stopping by a Financial Aid office.

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: 16 credits

• CTS 140-Network Security Fundamentals 4 credit hours
• CTS 240-Advanced Network Defense 4 credit hours
• CTS 242-Network Intrusion Detection and Penetration Testing 4 credit hours
• CTS 222-UNIX/LINUX System Administration 4 credit hours

• OR

• CTS 234-Windows Server 4 credit hours

Program Outcomes

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

• Perform TCP/IP addressing, routing, and packet filtering.
• Install proxy servers, firewalls, and virtual private networks (VPNs).
• Secure network perimeters and harden network infrastructure.
• Identify the priorities and processes used to protect computer and network systems.
• Identify network vulnerabilities, implement network defense strategies and develop alternate solutions based upon cost and level of security required.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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