Cybersecurity for Local Area Networks (LAN) (221-732-16) Career Studies Certificate

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Purpose: This career studies certificate is designed to provide basic competency in network security. This curriculum prepares students to take the CompTIA Network+ and Security+ industry certification exams. This career studies certificate is a subset of the larger enhanced competency curriculum titled “Cybersecurity for Enterprise” (221-732-15).

Educational or Occupational Objectives: This curriculum provides a means for high school students to begin their cybersecurity career studies as dual enrolled students with Thomas Nelson and provides a path for completion of the enhanced competency career studies certificate, “Cybersecurity for Enterprise”. Industry professionals can use this curriculum to prepare for Network+ and Security+ industry certifications to enhance their marketability and continue studies in cybersecurity.

Certificate Requirements

ITE 120 - Principles of Information Systems (3 credits)
ITN 109 - Internet and Network Foundations (3 credits)
ITN 260 - Network Security Basics (3 credits)

Total Minimum Credits 9

*IT courses must be taken within the last five years to apply to graduation.

Program Information (STEM)

For additional information about this program visit the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics webpage, stop by room 321 Hastings Hall, phone 757-825-2898, or email stemoffice@tncc.edu.