Official Title of Major: Network Security, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.CIS.NET-SEC

Total Credit Hours: 16

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.

Term 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
CTP 103 - Theories and Applications of Digital Technology	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
CTS 110 - Network Essentials	4 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
CTS 130 - Networking 1	4 credit hours
CTS 131 - Networking 2	4 credit hours
CTS 140 - Network Security Fundamentals	4 credit hours