Network Technology and Security Security - Inver Hills Community College

Network Technology and Security Security from Inver Hills Community College is a Campus Associate Information Technology degree that prepares you for a IT career. Purpose: This program prepares students for rewarding careers in the dynamic field of computer networking. The continued growth of the Internet, wide area networks (WANs) and local area networks (LANs) requires people with the broad knowledge and skills needed to design, manage, secure and troubleshoot sophisticated information storage, retrieval and presentation systems. Program Information: This is a rigorous educational program that covers the workings of networks from an end-user's desktop to a remote server that could be located anywhere in the world. The curriculum has been designed to encompass many of the same competencies that are covered by several recognized industry certifications, for example Comp TIA's A+, Server+, Network+, Linux+ and Security+; Cisco CCNA, Cisco Security; and Microsoft Certified System Administrator, so students will gain the knowledge and skills that are recognized as important for employment in the field. Security Emphasis Area Courses (15 credits) Provides comprehensive knowledge and skills needed for I.T. professionals who have network security and information assurance responsibilities. Courses cover the objectives encompassed by industry standards including Security+, Cisco IOS and PIX fi rewalls, ethical hacking, VPNs, intrusion detection, incident response and overall security policy and practices. Participants must have CCNA certification or three years of experience as a network technician, administrator or analyst in a Cisco environment. CNT 2820 Information Systems Security Fundamentals, 3cr CNT 2825 Information Systems Security Advanced, 3cr CNT 2810 Network Security Fundamentals, 3cr CNT 2815 Network Security Advanced, 3cr CNT 2830 Network Security Design or CNT 2189 I.T. Internship, 3cr View more details on Inver Hills Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Information Technology courses.