Program Name: Advanced Network Security (certificate) - Anne Arundel Community College

Apr 04, 2025

2021-2022 Catalog

Official Title of Certificate: Advanced Network Security, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.CIS.NET-SEC-ADV

Total Credit Hours: 16

About the Cybersecurity, Networking and Digital Forensics department

Purpose: Provides students with the hands-on skills and knowledge to protect cyber computer networks. Skills covered include the design and implementation of firewalls, IDS, wireless security, cryptography, Linux security, Windows security, among others. In addition to network security fundamentals students will learn valuable defense and countermeasures.

Range of Occupations

Internet security specialist
IT compliance specialist
IT manager
Network administrator
Network analyst
Systems analyst

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Certificate Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 101 , ENG 101A , ENG 111, ENG 115, or ENG 121. 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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