Network Security Administration - Certificate (Career)
Application Code 193
For curriculum information, contact the Business and Computer Systems Division—Room DH-239—443-518-1520.
This certificate is designed to meet the increasing needs in the network security field for skilled mid-level administrators. Students with a background in computer operations and networks will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to transit to new areas in the job market. This certificate will prepare graduates to function in public, private, and government organizations, in roles requiring assessment, operations, and improvement of network security systems. The courses focus on the ten CISSP domains and completely map to the national training standard for the Information Systems Security Professional (NISTISSI 4011). Upon completion, the student will receive an HCC certificate of proficiency, as well as a Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) certificate for completing a curriculum meeting the 4011 standard.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
| CMSY-154 | Protecting the Virtual Office | 3 credits |
| CMSY-162 | Introduction to Network Security Systems | 3 |
| CMSY-163 | Introduction to Firewalls and Internet Security | 3 credits |
| CMSY-164 | Introduction to Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems | 3 credits |
| CMSY-262 | Encryption and Secure Communications Technology | 3 credits |
| CMSY-263 | Hardening the Network Infrastructure | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 18
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