Network Security Administration - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
A Network Administration Area of Study
Application Code 192
For curriculum information, contact the Business and Computer Systems Division—Room DH-239—443-518-1520.
This area of study is designed for those who intend to enter the workforce following completion of an AAS degree. Network Security is an increasingly desirable field and mid-level administrators are in high demand. The area of study incorporates all CISSP domains, and completely maps to the National Training Standard for Information Systems Security Professionals (NSTISSI 4011). Graduates of this area of study will be eligible for positions in public, private, and government organizations, and will be able to oversee network security setups and operations. HCC is an approved Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) and students are eligible for certification to the 4011 and 4013 standard by the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS).
General Education Requirements
Composition
Humanities, Arts and Literature
Social Sciences
Science
Mathematics
Interdisciplinary
Required Courses Related to Major
| CMSY-162 | Introduction to Network Security Systems | 3 |
| CMSY-163 | Introduction to Firewalls and Internet Security | 3 |
| CMSY-164 | Introduction to Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems | 3 |
| CMSY-262 | Encryption and Secure Communications Technology | 3 |
| CMSY-263 | Hardening the Network Infrastructure | 3 |
| CSCO-291 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| CSCO-292 | Routing and Switching Essentials | 3 |
| MATH-141 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MSFT-299 | Fundamentals and Practice for Network+ Certification | 3 |
Business Electives – Select 3 credits from the following:
Operating Systems Electives – Select 3 credits from the following:
Electives – Select 6 credits from the following:
Total Credit Hours: 61-62