Network Security Essentials Certificate
Network Security Essentials Certificate
This certificate program allows students to complete a series of coordinated courses in a shorter period of time than an associate degree. Students in associate degree programs may benefit from adding a certificate to their areas of expertise. A minimum of a 2.00 grade-point average must be obtained for all required courses in order to receive a certificate.
Upon successful completion of a certificate program, a Certificate Request form must be completed in the Student Records Office in order to receive a certificate.
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Students Graduating on Time
N/A*Title IV students complete the program within 1 year*Fewer than 10 students enrolled in this program. This number has been withheld to protect the confidentiality of the students.Program Costs*
CostDescriptionCost: $3,603Description: for in-state tuition and fees: No: NoCost: $6,000Description: for out-of-state tuition and fees: No: NoCost: $636Description: for books and supplies: No: NoThe typical graduate leaves with
N/A*in debt*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.The typical monthly loan payment
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N/A%*of program graduates who got jobs according to the accreditor job placement rateProgram graduates are employed in the following fields:
Licensure Requirements
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Required Courses
Courses
ITEC 1610 - IT Essentials
This course covers the fundamentals of computer hardware and software as well as more advanced concepts such as security, networking, and the responsibilities of an information and communications technology (ICT)professional. The curriculum helps students prepare for entry-level ICT career opportunities and the CompTIA A+ certification. CTAG# CTIT014
ITEC 1620 - Wireshark 101
This course provides a starting point for analyzing network traffic, troubleshooting network performance, and detecting network security related incidents. Students will capture, filter, and analyze network traffic based on network protocols, applications, and data origin.
ITEC 1640 - Introduction to Networks (CCENT I)
This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. This course, together with ITEC 1645, prepares students for Cisco's CCENT certification exam. CTAG: CTIT007
ITEC 1645 - Routing & Switching Essential (CCENT II)
This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small to medium-sized business (SMB) network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches, and resolve common issues with virtual LANs and inter-VLAN routing, in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. This course together, with ITEC 1640, prepares students for Cisco's CCENT certification exam. CTAG: CTIT008
ITEC 1690 - Network Security (Security+)
This course helps students acquire the knowledge and skills required to identify risk and to employ risk mitigation activities that ensure infrastructure and operational security with respect to network and data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Students will use a variety of tools to capture, analyze, and generate network traffic. Students will also gain an awareness of applicable security policies, laws, and regulations. This course prepares students for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.