Network Security, College Credit Certificate
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements:
Academic Community: STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Program Code: NECC
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 11.1001
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0511100118
This certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level network security technician position. The core courses provide introduction to:
- network design and operations
- securing network infrastructure and protecting data
- performing ethical hacking and security penetration testing
- responding to cybersecurity incidents
- understanding essential elements of forensic analysis
The techniques and skills are introduced in a progressive delivery starting with computer networking, client and server operating systems, security protection and testing methods, and elements of forensic analysis.
Students currently employed in the field can supplement and upgrade their skills through a variety of offerings in computer systems administration, network design and protection, and security methods and techniques. Credits earned in this certificate may apply to the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Network Systems Technology.
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Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| CET 2894 | Capstone in Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CETC 2890 | Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CIS 2381 | Foundations of Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CTS 1321 | Linux Networking and System Administration 1 | 3 |
| CTS 1329 | Microsoft Client O/S | 3 |
| CTS 1383 | Microsoft Server O/S - Installation and Configuration | 3 |
| CTS 2370 | Virtual Infrastructure- Planning and Design | 3 |
| CTSC 1134 | Network+ | 3 |
| CTSC 1651 | Cisco Router Technology | 3 |
| CTSC 2120 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
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This course has a prerequisite of CGS 1000 Exploring Digital Technology
Learning Outcomes: Network Security, College Credit Certificate
- Apply subnetting to IP Networks
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Analyze user authentication methods
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Design a group policy strategy
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Install a domain controller
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Contrast absolute and relative pathnames
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Contrast stand-alone utilities and built-in shell commands
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Create a small workgroup environment
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Organize user accounts into logical group accounts
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Analyze the primary functions and features of a router
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Design a hierarchical addressing scheme
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems