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Cybersecurity and Networking
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Program Description
The certificate program addresses a growing challenge in private industry and government: cybersecurity. Students who complete this certificate will be educated in the basics of software/hardware, networking, system administration and network/data protection techniques. This is a hands-on program that will give student the opportunity to earn marketable industry certifications and will prepare students for entry-level positions in the field.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Cybersecurity and Networking program requirements, students will be able to:
Plan, install, and configure computer hardware, firewalls, networking software and operating system software.
Read and interpret technical literature and convey technical information through verbal and written communication.
Analyze the legal and ethical concerns of real-world security issues
Perform user accounts management and implement security groups.
Troubleshoot, diagnose and solve common network security issues.
Program Coordinator: Dr. Syed Rashid Zaidi