IT-Network Security Specialist
Associate Degree of Applied Science
Program Number:
101503 Program Website:
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 Degree, Bachelor's or higher Degree
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Spring 2010
For this program applications must be received by January 15, 2010 to be considered for the spring semester. All supporting documentation (transcripts, test scores, etc.) must be received by February 2, 2010.
Fall 2010
MATC begins collecting applications for the following year's Fall term on September 1st. The Admissions Office will then begin processing those applications on the 3rd Monday in October. (Effective for the fall of 2010).
Admission information and Next Steps:
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
Additional Info about the Program:
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: October 23, 2009