Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
Individuals with knowledge of information systems security are now considered to be an important part of most IT infrastructure teams. Roles cover a range of activities spanning from analysis, to design and implementation of security systems, to security monitoring and countermeasures and ongoing administration. Students will study the essentials of information security and the security aspects of common information technology platforms. Students will be exposed to techniques used to deploy and manage security systems and configure security solutions.
Prerequisite: Any student seeking to begin this program will need to demonstrate education and/or experience as a network administrator/engineer. Evidence of sufficient background would include (though not be limited to) one or more of the following:
* HTC`s A.A.S./Diploma in Network Administration
* MCSA Certification
* MCSE Certification
* CCNA Certification
* CNA Certification
* Work Experience
Award Outcomes
None
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program may begin their careers in a variety of entry-level positions, involving information systems security, such as network/security administrators or security systems technologists. These positions are typically part of a team working on projects that require designing, configuring, implementing and maintaining security solutions as part of IT infrastructure projects. In other roles, graduates may be part of teams involved in auditing and verifying existing security systems and suggesting ways to improve the same.