Network Security Technology A.A.S

The Network Security Technology program involves securing networks and computers. This process involves evaluating protocols, operating systems, hardware components, networking devices, and software tools to create a secure infrastructure. Students have the opportunity to learn in a hands-on environment with a wide variety of classes that will benefit them after completing their degree. The program is also privileged to be a Cisco® Networking Academy and a CompTIA® Academy.

Students can begin this program at the beginning of the fall or spring semesters. Completion of the two-year program leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree. As part of this degree program, students will also be required to take the A+ and Security+ certifications.

This program requires a Silver or higher Certificate on the ACT Workkeys exam or 15 composite on the ACT. Please see the program advisor or Navigator for additional information regarding testing times and locations for Workkeys.

Network Security is an ever-evolving field of study. Information Technology changes rapidly and requires students to be life-long learners with the ability to incorporate ever-changing technologies into their skill set. IT is one field of study which has not suffered any economic downturns. The need for well-trained IT personnel is present in every industry from healthcare to manufacturing.