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). HCC is an approved Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) and upon completion students will receive an HCC certificate and are also eligible for certification to the 4011 and 4013 standard by the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS).
| 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-219 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CMSY-255 | Introduction to Unix and Linux | 3 |
| CMSY-262 | Encryption and Secure Communications Technology | 3 |
| CMSY-263 | Hardening the Network Infrastructure | 3 |
| MSFT-299 | Fundamentals and Practice for Network+ Certification | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 24
For important information about this financial aid-eligible program that leads to gainful employment, please visit www.howardcc.edu/disclosures.