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Network Security Overview

Are you the type of person who likes challenge and who wants to help an organization stay ahead of anyone or anything that might harm its computer systems? A career in Cyber Security and Network Security might be right for you. It's a serious business. It's not a game!

In 2.5 years, you can earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer and Information Science with a concentration in Network Security.

Today's networks require technicians and specialists with hands-on skills in a variety of network management and support roles. This program is designed to provide both entry and advanced level of knowledge to:

  • Administer, manage, or troubleshoot hardware, software, or services for single, mixed and multi-user environments.

  • Use cyber security measures to protect data and manage personnel conduct in relation to safeguarding data.

An Associate of Applied Science Degree program is also available which prepares the graduate for entry-level employment in the Network Security field.

What You Can Learn In Network Security

Students learn how to create, build, and secure networks in the Windows, CISCO, and UNIX environments...and both design and implement network security plans to keep hackers at bay and the network secure.

Building upon Skyline College's tradition of providing an interactive and "real world" hands-on education in technology, you can acquire the skills to:

  • Maintain network hardware and software.

  • Analyze problems and monitor network to ensure its availability to system users.

  • Identify customer needs and use that information to design, interpret, and evaluate network requirements.

  • Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures.

  • Educate users regarding computer security.

  • Install security software.

  • Monitor network for security breaches.

This program focuses on many skill areas including:

  • Ethical and Professional Practices

  • Logic and Decision Processes; Troubleshooting; Problem Resolution

  • Risk Management and Disaster Recovery

  • Oral and Written Communication Skills

  • Customer Service and System Self-Assessment

  • Installation and Configuration of Client and Server Operating Systems, Network Services, and Security Tools

  • Protection of Sensitive Information by Preventing, Detecting, and Responding to Cyber Security Attacks

As a "value added" benefit, this program prepares graduates to sit for IT certification exams related to CompTIA, Cisco Systems, and Microsoft.

Where You Can Go In Network Security

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, individuals with knowledge of network and computer systems administration combined with information systems security are among the fastest growing occupations (projected 2002 - 2012).

Network Security Management professionals are employed in a wide range of positions.

  • Network Administration

  • Technical Support and Help Desks

  • Network Infrastructure Support Areas in Routing, Server Management, and Switching

  • Network Security Analyst

  • Network Applications Supervision/Management

  • Information Technology Solutions Providers

  • Network Implementation Team

Depending upon the position and employer requirements, graduate may be required to be eligible for security clearances.

Cost

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How much will tuition and fees be?

A

The cost of tuition and fees is: $56,550

Q

What about the cost of books and supplies?

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The cost of books and supplies is: $2000. Foundation course requirements can result in additional costs and increase the time to graduation

Success

The program is designed to take 30 months to complete. 35% of graduates from this program finished in this time.

The median time for graduates to complete this program was 34 months.

Future Careers


11.1003 Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
11-3021.00 Computer and Information Systems Managers
15-1051.00 Computer Systems Analysts
Bright Outlook
15-1061.00 Database Administrators
Bright Outlook
15-1071.00 Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Bright Outlook
15-1071.01 Computer Security Specialists
Bright Outlook
15-1081.00 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
Bright Outlook
15-1099.03 Network Designers
Bright Outlook

Financing

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What are my financing options to pay for this program?

A

In addition to any grant or scholarship aid for which they are eligible, the median debt for this program is:

Loan Type Amount
Federal (Title 4) Loans $27,464.00
Private Educational Loans $0.00
Institution Financing Plan $0.00

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