Network Systems Technology, Associate of Science - Network Security/Cybersecurity

Program Overview

The Network Systems Technology – Network Security / Cybersecurity Associate in Science degree equips students with the skills to become Information Security Analysts, Computer and Information Systems Managers, and other IT professionals. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in the IT field with a focus on network security and cybersecurity.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

• The Network Systems Technology – Network Security / Cybersecurity Associate in Science degree prepares students for employment opportunities as Information Security Analysts.
• Designed for students seeking the skills set needed to be successful in their careers as Computer and Information Systems Managers, Computer Network Architects, and Computer Systems Analysts.

Objectives:

• Graduates from this program will:
• Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing.
• Demonstrate the ability to read a routing table.
• Summarize the properties of a project and classify project roles and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate the ability to install and configure DNS servers.
• Implement VLANs and trunking in a switched network.
• Demonstrate the ability to configure and manage LAN-based security.

Program Description:

• The program prepares students for employment opportunities as Information Security Analysts, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Computer Network Architects, and Computer Systems Analysts.

Outline:

Course List:

• ENC1101 COMPOSITION I3.00
• CGS1060C COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY3.00
• GE Course General Education Speech3.00
• CTS1133C A+ COMPREHENSIVE4.00
• CTS1134C NETWORK+4.00
• GE Course General Education Mathematics Core3.00
• CTS2120C SECURITY+4.00
• GE Course General Education Humanities Core3.00
• CTS2126C PENTEST+4.00
• GE Course General Education Natural Science Core3.00
• CET2688C SYSTEM SECURITY PRACTITIONER (SSCP)4.00
• AMH2020 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 18773.00

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Information Security Analyst
• Computer and Information Systems Manager
• Computer Network Architect
• Computer Systems Analyst
• Network Engineer
• Penetration Tester
• Security Architect
• Security Consultant
• IT Auditor

Opportunities:

• Employment in various industries such as government, healthcare, finance, and technology.
• Opportunities to pursue industry certifications such as:
• CompTIA A+
• Network+
• Security+
• AWS Cloud Practitioner
• AWS Cloud Solutions Architect
• Project+
• SSCP

Outcomes:

• Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in the IT field with a focus on network security and cybersecurity.