Network Security Description
Sioux City Campus
This certificate program provides students with basic knowledge and network threat information in order to secure a computer network against attacks. Students learn about basic operating systems, networking concepts, security threats, and mitigation tools. Labs for this certificate enable students to create a working network and, using current hacking tools and methods, spot vulnerabilities, safeguarding the network before any real threats occur. The practice of penetration testing by certified ethical hackers is employed in an isolated network environment by the students learning these skills.
Required Classes
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SDV 108 The College Experience 1
NET 161 IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software 4
NET 612 Fundamentals of Network Security 3
NET 217 CCNA Exploration Network Fundamentals 3
NET 617 Implementing Security Policies and Procedures 3
NET 638 Network Firewalls and VPNs 3
NET 218 CCNA Exploring Routing Concepts 3
Program Total 20
NET 161 IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software 4
NET 612 Fundamentals of Network Security 3
NET 217 CCNA Exploration Network Fundamentals 3
NET 617 Implementing Security Policies and Procedures 3
NET 638 Network Firewalls and VPNs 3
NET 218 CCNA Exploring Routing Concepts 3
Program Total 20
Advisors
Ryan Sporrer Ext. 1494 Room T217 ryan.sporrer@witcc.edu
Steve Ebsen, Division Chair Ext. 1232, T 219 steve.ebsen@witcc.edu