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Patrick Smith, MS
Professor of Information Technology
Network Systems & Cybersecurity
Â鶹ƵµÀ Community & Technical College offers multiple Network Systems & Cybersecurity degrees that prepare students for industry certifications from Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA and EC Council by offering real-world knowledge taught by certified professors.
Network & Information Security
Associate of Applied ScienceÂ
62 Credit Hours
Network Cybersecurity & Cloud Administration
Associate of Applied ScienceÂ
62 Credit Hours
Network Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Architect
Associate of Applied ScienceÂ
62 Credit Hours
CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Certificate of Applied Science
30 Credit Hours
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate
Certificate of Applied Science
30 Credit Hours
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert
Certificate of Applied Science
30 Credit Hours
Network & Security Fundamentals
Certificate of Applied Science
30 Credit Hours
Program Description:
The Associate in Applied Science Degree concentration in Network Systems Security offers comprehensive network training from Â鶹ƵµÀ Community and Technical College’s Microsoft Information Technology Academy and Cisco Networking Academy. Within the two-year Associate Degree program, students take courses preparing them for industry certifications from Cisco, Microsoft, and CompTIA taught by certified professors. This concentration provides specialized skills in network administration, design, and security. Students will take courses preparing them for the following certifications:
Program Outcomes:
• Recite essential knowledge for all cybersecurity domains including information security, systems security, network security, ethics and laws, and defense and mitigation techniques used in protecting businesses
• Install and configure a Windows Server based on business needs
• Configure an Active Directory infrastructure
• Implement secure computing baselines in an organization
• Install and configure an interconnected network device (ICND) infrastructure based on business needs
Program Description:
The Associate in Applied Science Degree concentration in Network and Cloud Systems Administration offers comprehensive network training from Â鶹ƵµÀ Community and Technical College’s Microsoft Information Technology Academy and VMWare Academy. Within the two-year Associate Degree program, students take courses preparing them for industry certifications from Microsoft and CompTIA taught by certified professors. This concentration provides specialized skills in network administration, virtualization, cloud services, and security. Students will take courses preparing them for the following certifications:
Program Outcomes:
• Install and configure a Windows Server hybrid network based on business needs
• Configure an Active Directory infrastructure
• Plan, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot a Microsoft Exchange environment
• Plan a storage and virtualization infrastructure
• Implement secure computing baselines in an organization
Offers comprehensive network training from Â鶹ƵµÀ Community and Technical College’s Cisco Networking Academy.
Within the two-year Associate Degree program, students take courses developed by CompTIA, Cisco, and the EC Council, providing specialized skills in network administration, defense and cybersecurity.
Students will take courses preparing them for the following certifications:
Program Learning Outcomes:
• Implement secure computing baseline in a secure organization
• Identify trends including current threats in order to protect personal and company data
• Recite essential knowledge for all cybersecurity domains including information security, systems security, network security, ethics and laws, and defense and mitigation techniques used in protecting businesses
• Apply the core security concepts and skills needed to configure and troubleshoot computer networks and help ensure the integrity of devices and data
• Monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to cybercrime, cyber espionage, inside threats, advanced persistent threats, regulatory requirements, and other cybersecurity issues facing organizations
• Install and configure an interconnected network device (ICND) infrastructure based on business needs
The Cisco Networking Academy at Â鶹ƵµÀ Community & Technical College offers Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) training that prepares individuals to install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for enterprise organizations with networks from 100 to more than 500 nodes. The Cisco Networking Academy Program is a comprehensive-learning program that provides students with the IT skills essential in a global economy. The Networking Academy delivers web-based content, online assessment, student performance tracking, hands-on labs, instructor support, and preparation for the CCNA industry-standard certifications.
The CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) credential validates the knowledge and skills an entry-level network technician needs to know. It is an associate-level CISCO Career certification. It is one of the most widely recognized technical certifications in the IT industry.
As a leading Microsoft IT Academy, Â鶹ƵµÀ Community & Technical College offers the Network Systems Administration option to help prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Certification examinations. The curriculum and course materials are designed by Microsoft, and the College’s instructors are Microsoft Certified Solutions Experts (MCSE) with industry experience that take a personal interest in mentoring students through every step of the certification process.
The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) credential is the industry standard for demonstrating competence in managing and troubleshooting network environments based on the Microsoft Windows platform and Microsoft Server software. It is one of the most widely recognized and sought after technical certifications in the IT industry demonstrating to employers, clients and colleagues that an individual has achieved expertise in the area in Information Technology.
As a leading Microsoft IT Academy, Â鶹ƵµÀ Community & Technical College offers the Network Systems Administration option to help prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Certification examinations. The curriculum and course materials are designed by Microsoft, and the College’s instructors are Microsoft Certified Solutions Experts (MCSE) with industry experience that take a personal interest in mentoring students through every step of the certification process.
The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) credential is the premier certification for professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows platform and Microsoft Server software. It is one of the most widely recognized and sought after technical certifications in the IT industry demonstrating to employers, clients and colleagues that an individual has achieved expertise in the area in Information Technology
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The college adheres to an open admission policy which means applications with a high school diploma or GED are eligible for admission. Applicants with neither a high school diploma nor GED may be admitted on a conditional basis.