Network with Security, Certificate
- Academic Year: 2020-2021
- Division / Department: Business Programs / Computer Information Systems & Multimedia
- Degree Code: CIS.NETSECURITY.CERT
This one-year certificate program provides baseline instruction for operating systems, cybersecurity skills as well as the first two netwroking courses. Students will be prepared to take the CCENT, CompTia Security+ and CompTia CySA+ industry certifications after completion of courses in this certificate. Once completed the students can continue on in this pathway to complete the Network Administration with Cybersecurity - AAS degree.
McLennan Community College is a CISCO Local Academy.
Marketable Skills
1. Understand and apply computing terminology and concepts used in the workplace- Critical Thinking/Communication.
2. Apply fundamentals of computer programming in structured design concepts- Critical Thinking/Communication.
3. Configure, use, and troubleshoot computer operating systems and/or application software Critical Thinking.
4. Use the Internet to locate, transfer, research and publish information at a level appropriate for the academic and work environment. Critical Thinking/Communication.
5. Install and evaluate desktop and network security protocols and principles- Critical Thinking.
Summer-1 Session
ITCC 1314 CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks
Course Description× ITCC 1314 CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks Lab Fee: $15.00 Covers networking architecture, structure, and functions; introduces the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media and operations to provide a foundation for the curriculum. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/3 lab) McLennan is a CISCO Local Academy. This is one of four courses leading up to the CISCO Certified Network Administrator certification. |
3 hours |
ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security
Course Description× ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security Lab Fee: $15.00 Instructs on security for network computer hardware, software, virtualization, and data, including physical security; backup procedures; relevant tools; encryption; and protection from viruses. Topics may adapt to changes in industry practices. Students will learn to ensure the physical security of file servers and other network components using best practices; develop backup procedures to provide for data security; use network operating system features to implement network security; describe the nature of computer viruses, their methods of spreading, and means of protecting networks from viruses; use relevant tools to provide for network security; and use encryption techniques to protect network data. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) This course prepares students for the DoD Approved 8570 Baseline CompTia Security+ Certification. |
3 hours |
ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems
Course Description× ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems Lab Fee: $15.00 Introduces personal computer operating systems, including installation, configuration, file management, memory and storage management, control of peripheral devices and use of utilities. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) |
3 hours |
9 hours |
Semester II
ITCC 1344 CCNA 2: Switch/Rout/Wireless Essen
Course Description× ITCC 1344 CCNA 2: Switch/Rout/Wireless Essen Describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in small networks and introduces wireless local area networks (WLAN)and security concepts; provides an in-depth understanding of how routers and switches operate and are implemented in the LAN environment. Prerequisite: ITCC 1314 Semester Hours: 3 (2 lec/ 3 lab) McLennan is a CISCO Local Academy. This is one of four courses leading up to the CISCO Certified Network Administrator certification. |
3 hours |
ITSC 1316 Linux Installation and Configuration
Course Description× ITSC 1316 Linux Installation and Configuration Lab Fee: $15.00 Introduction to Linux operating system. Includes Linux installation, basic administration, utilities and commands, upgrading, networking, security, and application installation. Emphasizes hands-on setup, administration, and management of Linux. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) This course prepares students for the CompTia Linux+ Core Professional Certification. |
3 hours |
ITSY 2342 Incident Response and Handling
Course Description× ITSY 2342 Incident Response and Handling Lab Fee: $15.00 In-depth coverage of incident response and incident handling, including identifying sources of attacks and security breaches; analyzing security logs; recovering the system to normal; performing postmortem analysis; and implementing and modifying and modifying security measures. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) This course prepares students for the DoD Approved 8570 Baseline CompTia CySA+ Certification. |
3 hours |
9 hours |
Total hours: | 18 hours |