The Network Security career studies certificate program is designed to provide students with the skills to recognize and prevent threats to information and information systems and to master techniques for defense against such threats. Security models, intrusion detection, incident handling, firewalls, perimeter protection, and network security law issues are covered in the coursework. Graduates can be employed as information security officers and network security specialists in local businesses, educational institutions, and governmental agencies.

This advanced career studies certificate program is designed for working professionals with significant networking experience. ITN 260 prepares the students for the CompTIA Security+ certification examination. Depending upon the selection of courses, students are prepared for Cisco, Microsoft, and other CompTIA industry certification examinations.

1        This course prepares students to sit for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.

2        Approved ITN Electives:

         ITN 170 – Linux System Administration
         ITN 171 – UNIX I
         ITN 195 – Network Fundamentals, Router Basics, and Configuration (ICND1) – Cisco
         ITN 195 – Switching, Wireless, and WAN Technologies (ICND2) – Cisco
         ITN 215 – Enterprise Administration (Windows 2008)

         ITN 270 – Advanced Linux Network Administration
         ITN 275 – Incident Response and Computer Forensics
         ITN 290 – Coordinated Internship in ITN or ITN 297 Cooperative Education in ITN

         ITN 295 – Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW) – Cisco