Network Systems Security - Mountwest Community and Technical College

Network Systems Security from Mountwest Community and Technical College is a Campus Associate Information Technology degree that prepares you for a IT career. Program Description: The Associate in Applied Science Degree Program in Network Systems Security offers comprehensive network training from Mountwest Community and Technical College?s Microsoft Information Technology Academy and Cisco Networking Academy. Within the two-year Associate Degree program, students take courses developed by Microsoft and Cisco, providing specialized skills in network administration, design, and security. Students will take courses preparing them for the following certifications: CompTIA?s A+ Hardware and Operating Systems??Microsoft?s MCITP: Server Administrator (Microsoft Certified IT Professional) CompTIA?s Linux+??????????????? Cisco?s CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) CompTIA?s Security+????????????....... Cisco Firewall Specialist CompTIA?s Server+????????????..??. PIX Firewall Advanced exams Cisco?s Wireless LAN Support Specialist Career Outlook: Released on February 14, 2003, the National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace identifies a need for training programs in cyber security to produce a workforce capable of securing our nation?s information technology infrastructure. A recent IDC survey shows the total information technology security market revenues, including software, hardware, and services, is expected to increase from $17 billion in 2001 to $45 billion by 2006, thus fueling a 24% rise in spending for network security services. Career Description: A well-rounded network professional is capable of performing network administration, design, maintenance, and security on a variety of network operating systems and devices. Microsoft Certified IT Professional Server Administrators manage and troubleshoot system environments running the Windows 2008 operating system. Cisco Certified Network Associates design, build, and maintain computer networks using a variety of network devices. CompTIA Security+ and Cisco Network Security Specialists design and implement security solutions that reduce network vulnerability. Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialists implement and troubleshoot Wireless LANs . MCTC?s Network Systems Security option provides fundamental networking knowledge and skills with specific network security training crucial for entry into information security positions in public corporations and government entities. Employment Opportunities: Network administrator Web designer Systems support technician Network designer Security solutions designer Help desk technician Hardware technician Software applications View more details on Mountwest Community and Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Information Technology courses.