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Length: 25 credits
Purpose:
To provide students with the skills and knowledge to recognize and prevent threats to information and information systems.
Employment Objectives: Graduates may seek employment opportunities as an entry-level Network Analyst/Specialist, Security Analyst/Specialist, or a Security Architect in local businesses, educational institutions, or governmental agencies.
Potential Certification: A student may elect to take an industry-specific certification exam. The examinations generally require a testing fee paid by the student. After completion of this program, a student will be academically prepared to take the following examinations:
Program Learning Outcomes: A student will be able to:
- demonstrate basic knowledge of intrusion detection, incident handling, firewalls, network security laws, software vulnerability;
- recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks and servers;
- develop a security infrastructure; and
- demonstrate techniques for mitigating security threats.
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