Network Security Overview (6541)
Type of Award
CCC - College Credit Certificate
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-stem/default.aspx
Program Description
This college credit certificate consists of seven courses and is designed to teach students the skills necessary for entry level positions in the field of network security. Students will learn and demonstrate proficiency in programming, network design and operations, cyber security, ethical hacking, and penetration testing.
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Program Length
Students may complete the program in two semesters, six to nine months.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
John Hadley, Interim Associate Dean, hadleyj@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3689
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities include network administration and security positions.
Career Path Notes
Credits in this certificate program will transfer directly into the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Networking Administrator.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Credits: 24)
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2301 | Linux Fundamentals (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2120 | Security Essentials (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2314 | Attack Prevention and Detection (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS1110 | Microcomputer Operating Systems (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2402 | Implementing and Administering Network Security (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS1150 | Computer Maintenance and Repair (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CAP2140 | Digital Forensics 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
Computer Networking Electives (Credits: 6)
Choose 6 Credits
| COP1000 | Introduction to Programming (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CIS2513 | Information Technology Project Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CET2792 | Installing and Configuring Windows Server (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CET2793 | Windows Network Infrastructure (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CET2794 | Microsoft Network Administration (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2652 | Advanced Routing Technology (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2664 | Router and Switch Security (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2653 | Cisco Project Based Learning (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS1650 | Network Essentials (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2651 | Router Technology (AS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 30
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| CTS2301 | Linux Fundamentals (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2120 | Security Essentials (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Computer Networking Electives | 3 credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 9)
| CTS1150 | Computer Maintenance and Repair (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2402 | Implementing and Administering Network Security (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS1110 | Microcomputer Operating Systems (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term One - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 9)
| Computer Networking Electives | 3 credits |
| CAP2140 | Digital Forensics 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2314 | Attack Prevention and Detection (AS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 30