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IT-Information Security
Program Number: 90-150-3
- Certificate
- Information Technology Program Cluster
- Center for Agriscience and Technologies
- Program offered at the following campuses:
- Truax, Madison
- For information call: (608) 246-6800 or (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6800
About the Program
The IT Information Security Certificate program provides comprehensive instruction for networking students and professionals who want to expand their skills in computer security. Students survey issues in IT security awareness, data confidentiality, network security, and legal and ethical issues associated with computer system security.
This certificate provides hands-on training in designing, planning and executing a vulnerability assessment on a computer network. Once the assessment is completed, students design a security plan to protect the network from threats. Students will be introduced to several firewall technologies including packet filtering, proxy firewalls, application gateways and circuit gateways. In addition, the students will be trained in properly securing a network using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
The IT Information Security Certificate prepares the student to test for two of the CISCO Certified Security Professional (CCSP) exams, Security + certification and Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
Unique Requirements for Completion
The certificate will be awarded upon completion of the requirements with minimum of a 2.0 grade average and no course grade lower than a C. Students are responsible for contacting the enter upon completion of the required classes. Certificate will be awarded after completion of all requirements is verified.
Admissions Requirements for All Applications Submitted for the Current Academic Year
Student must have a CCNA certification OR at least two years of practical experience in the Networking field, specifically with Cisco routing and hardware essentials experience. Second year Network Specialist program students may be considered.
Apply directly to the Department. The completed application form should include verification of years of employment, if necessary. No application fee is required for this certificate.
Career Potential
- Information Security Technician
- Cyber Security Professional
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