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IT Security
Technical Certificate
The IT Security Certificate provides students an understanding of Cybersecurity fundamentals, Cybersecurity operations and implementing network security. This certificate will allow a student to identify the threats, monitor and analyze those threats, and configure network solutions to eliminate and avoid network security threats. Topics discussed will be Threat analysis, Network Intrusion analysis, Incident response, security concepts, Secure access, Virtual Private Network access (VPN), secure routing and switching techniques, Firewall concepts and Intrusion prevention. The certificate prepares students for the CCNA Security and CCNA CyberOPS certifications.
Program Outline
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| 1015014500 | Networking 3 | 3.00 | |||||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesThis is the third course in the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification series. This course will cover advanced routing protocols, WAN concepts, VPN and IPsec concepts, Network design and management, and Network virtualization and automation. Prerequisite: 1015013000 Networking 2 (B or better).
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| 1015019000 | CyberSecurity Operations | 3.00 | |||||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesThis course will focus on the endpoint threat analysis and computer forensics. It will also teach a student how to analyze a network intrusion, analysis of the data and events, and proper response and handling of a security incident on the network. This course will prepare the student for the Implementing Cisco Cybersecurity Operations (SECOPS) exam. Prerequisite: 1010712800 Introduction to Security (C or better) or 10107128C05 Introduction to Security E (B or better). |
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| 1015019100 | Implement Network Security | 3.00 | |||||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesThis course will focus on security principles and technologies. The student will describe network security concepts, secure routers and switches to secure the infrastructure, implement authentication and accounting services, and implement firewall services to secure the network infrastructure. This course will prepare the student for the CCNA Security Exam (IINS). Prerequisite: 1015019000 CyberSecurity Operations (B or better). |
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At A Glance
How You'll Learn
Online Classes
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Multiple Start Dates
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Flexible Pace
2022 Start Dates
| January 5 | May 2 | September 6 |
| February 7 | June 6 | October 3 |
| March 1 | July 11 | November 7 |
2023 Start Dates
| January 9 | May 8 |
| February 6 | June 5 |
| March 6 | July 3 |
What is Competency-Based Education?
Competency-Based Education (CBE) is learning at your own pace by mastering competencies through demonstration. Once all competencies for a program have been assessed and mastered, students will earn a certificate, diploma, or degree.
Approximate Cost
$2,724*
*Based on 10-level courses—materials, books, and fees may be additional
What You'll Learn
- Implement Cybersecurity Operations
- Implement a secure network infrastructure
Your Potential Careers
- Info Security Analyst
- Computer Network Support Specialist
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Information Assurance Analyst
- Security Systems Administrator
- Security Analyst
- Security Specialist
Median Annual Salary
| $66,375 | $75,384 | $83,183 |
| Local | State | National |
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