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The network security cyber-security Unix/Linux certificate prepares you for building and maintaining network security systems using Unix/Linux systems.
This certificate applies to the network systems technology AS degree.
This curriculum is from the current college catalog and is meant to provide prospective students an example of courses taken in this degree/certificate. It is not intended to be used for graduation requirements. Students should consult an advisor for graduation information.
Program Required Courses
YEAR I – First Semester
*†CNT 1401 Introduction to Network Security - 3 cr.
*†CTS 1106 Introduction to Linux - 3 cr.
YEAR I – Second Semester
†CIS 2352C Information Assurance – Local Systems - 3 cr.
†CIS 2353 Security Management and Penetration Testing - 3 cr.
†CTS 2301C Linux Administration I - 3 cr.
YEAR I – Third Semester
†CGS 2091 Information Technology: Ethical and Legal Ethics Issues - 3 cr.
†CTS 2322 Linux Administration II - 3 cr.
†CTS 2333 Linux Networking - 3 cr.
YEAR II – First Semester
†CIS 2359C Information Assurance – Network Systems - 3 cr.
†CIS 2381C Computer Forensics and Incident Response - 3 cr.
*Requires additional coursework.
†Courses symbolized with a dagger (†) are offered online in addition to the traditional delivery methods. Online availability may vary by academic term.
NOTE: Coursework may be applied to the two-year AS degree Network Systems Technology program.