Program Overview
Network Security, AAS
Program Description
A network security engineer protects systems from cyber threats, including bugs, malware, and hacking attempts. Testing and configuration of hardware and software systems. If you are compelled, then the AAS in Network Security Engineer (NSE) program might be the job for you. In roles such as network administrator and network specialist, graduates maintain network hardware and software. Network specialists analyze, design, install, test, and support systems such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), Internet, intranet, wireless and other data communications systems. They provide day-to-day on-site administrative support for network users in a variety of work environments. Network administrators also may plan, analyze, coordinate, implement and communicate network security measures.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze and apply foundational topics in information security and network security.
- Deploy, test, and evaluate common technologies, host types and architectures.
- Implement network security and identity and access management systems using common technologies.
- Design and correctly address an enterprise network with built-in redundancy devices.
- Automate management and security technologies with scripting, application programming, and command-line interfaces.
- Demonstrate proficiency with common IT tools for security work including auditing, vulnerability management, and testing tools.
- Perform gap analysis to determine the effectiveness of security controls and create controls for remediation.
- Effectively use technology to identify resources to solve network and operating system issues, troubleshoot problems, and remain current in the technology field.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders, both in speech and written documents.
Program Requirements
Program Notes
- This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
- Students must achieve a minimum grade of 2.0 in each core class.
- AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
Core Courses
- CIS 140 - CIS Internship (1 credit minimum)
- CIS 150 - System Foundations
- CIS 160 - Network Foundations
- CIS 155 - Information Security Foundations
- CIS 161 - Advanced Systems
- CIS 166 - Network Defense
- CIS 215 - Introduction to Linux
- CIS 217 - Linux System Administration
- CIS 221 - Network Scripting
- CIS 230 - Database Security Foundations
- CIS 262 - Applied Networking
- CIS 265 - Network Security Engineering
Total Core Credits: 56
Supporting Courses
- CSCI 100 - Survey of Computing
- ENGL& 235 - Technical Writing
- CSCI 132 - Python 1
Total Supporting Course Credits: 15
Related Instruction Courses
Communication Requirement
- ENGL& 101 - English Composition I
- Select 1 course from the list below:
- CMST& 101 - Introduction to Communication
- CMST& 220 - Public Speaking
Computation Requirement
- MATH& 146 - Introduction to Statistics
Diversity/Globalism Requirement
- Select 1 course from the list below:
- DGS 216 - Food, Culture, & Politics
- SOC 130 - American Diversity
