Computer Networking & Information System Security Professional

This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level careers involving the protection of computers, networks, and information systems against unauthorized access or modification of information, and against the denial of service to authorized users. Includes those security measures, both physical and virtual, necessary to detect, document, and counter such threats.

Curriculum content includes basic computer and networking skills, physical and virtual security processes and procedures, and introduction to security management, planning, and recovery.

The program includes preparing students for the A+, Network+, Server+, Security+, and Linux+ certification examinations and cooperative work experience. Employers include business and industrial firms, financial institutions, government agencies, consulting firms, software developers, health providers, and Internet service providers.

This program is approximately four quarters in length, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.

Prerequisites: COMPASS Reading 68 and Writing 33, or successful completion of ENG 82. Prior to completion of first quarter, student must provide documentation of a background check with Washington State Patrol.

Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer quarters

Program Requirements

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