IT-Network Security Specialist
Program Number:
101503
Associate Degree in Applied Science
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Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
The Network Security Specialist Program provides comprehensive instruction in computing systems and networks that have an important impact on data confidentiality, integrity and availability. Emphasis is placed on vigilant security awareness throughout the curriculum. The program introduces the student to computer network threats and the appropriate incident response, to include defenses, countermeasures and computer forensics. Students are exposed to scenarios reflecting the legal and ethical issues associated with information security. Extensive hands-on labs build practical experience in configuring a variety of network operating systems, firewalls, virtual private networks (VPN), packet filters and intrusion detection systems (IDS) to maximize information security in the network.
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- High School transcript - or
- Completed COMPASS - or
- HSED/GED Test Scores - or
- College transcript showing an Associate's, Bachelor's or higher degree from an institution other than Madison College
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Fall 2012
Madison College begins collecting applications for the following year's fall semester on September 1, 2011. For this program applications must be received by August 31, 2012 to be considered for the fall semester. All supporting documentation (transcripts, test scores, etc.) must be received by September 15, 2012.
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Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
- Configure, maintain, troubleshoot, & secure routers, switches, firewalls, and virtual private networks.
- Detect, analyze, and defend against network and system penetration.
- Maintain data, confidentiality, and integrity through data and communication encryption.
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, and secure devices in the network (workstations, servers).
- Solve problems individually and in a team environment.
- Gather, interpret, and analyze data in forensic security investigations.
- Determine the role of security in a business.
- Recognize ethical responsibilities.
Employment
Career Potential:
- Network Security Specialist
- Cyber Security Professional
Additional Info
Typical Job Duties
Network Security Specialists will initially be involved in all facets of network installation and management. With a proven employment history, they can expect to eventually be incorporated into the information security infrastructure of the organization. Typical duties might include participation in a rapid incident response team to quickly thwart information security attacks against the organization, performing risk assessments and designing security to address those risks, designing and implementing security in network operating systems, evaluating corporate security polices, review of all project development plans to ensure compliance with security policy, evaluating and installing security tools, advising management on emerging vulnerabilities, and developing and disseminating information security awareness presentations throughout the organization.
Last Modified: September 2, 2011