Network Security Certificate

This program prepares students for entry level jobs in a Security Operations Center (SOC). Students who complete this program are prepared to take the Security+, Cisco CyberOps Associate and CCNA Certifications. These entry level industry certifications validate a student's ability to configure, secure, monitor, troubleshoot and/or manage medium sized networks. They also learn to analyze host-based systems, network intrusion, and manage security policies and procedures. These skills could lead to a career as a Network Security Engineer, Network Analyst and Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst. All courses within this program can be used as part of the Cybersecurity A.A.S degree - Network Security track and the Information Technology A.A.S. degree.

Graduates of the Network Security Certificate will be able to:

• Apply fundamental information technology concepts in order to manage files and effectively use a variety of information technology tools.
• Configure and troubleshoot secure local and/or wide area networks using routers and switches.
• Identify host operating system features and characteristics needed to support cybersecurity analysis.
• Evaluate network security alerts and use network monitoring tools to identify attacks against network protocols and services.
• Analyze network intrusion data to identify compromised hosts and apply incident response models to manage network security incidents.