Information Technology-Advanced Network Administration and Security Certificate

Program Overview

The IT Advanced Network Administration and Security Technician certificate program equips students with the skills to plan, implement, administer, and maintain IT systems and networks. The curriculum includes core courses in routing and switching, network security, cloud system operations, and cybersecurity analysis. Graduates are prepared for industry certifications and careers as network and computer systems administrators, information security analysts, or computer support specialists.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

• Overview:
The IT Advanced Network Administration and Security Technician certificate program prepares students for various information technology (IT) roles, such as network and computer systems administrators, information security analysts, or computer support specialists.
• Objective:
This certificate equips students to plan, implement, administer, and maintain appropriate information technology and systems to support organizational goals. Information technologies and systems include servers, computers, mobile devices, operating systems, network applications, and more. Students analyze security vulnerabilities, plan, and implement security measures for organizational IT resources.
• Curriculum Description:
The curriculum provides a solid technical foundation and expertise in network administration and security. Graduates can plan, implement, administer, and maintain information technologies and systems that meet organizational objectives and analyze the security vulnerabilities and plan and implement the necessary security practices. Students prepare for industry certifications through rigorous curriculum.

Outline

• Program Content and Structure:
• The program consists of 42 credits.
• Core courses include:
1. IT 310 - Routing and Switching in the Enterprise 2. IT 335 - Network Security Foundations and Policies 3. IT 340 - Network Security and Firewalls 4. IT 360 - Security Operations, Analysis & Forensics 5. IT 370 - Cloud System Operations: Microsoft Azure 6. or IT 470 - Cloud System Operations: Amazon Web Services 7. IT 385 - Advanced Scripting and Automation 8. IT 450 - Cybersecurity Analysis 9. IT 460 - Threat Analysis
• Entry Requirements:
1. A technical associate’s degree in IT or two years of IT work experience. Prior coursework in IT 114, IT 131, IT 160, IT 190, IT 210, and IT 224 is strongly recommended.

Assessment