School of Business and Technology Diploma

Network Security Technician

Master network operation and defense, and move into a networking or security role in about 13 months.

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Keep networks running and shielded from attack

Exam Preparation CompTIA A+

Students are eligible to request industry certification vouchers toward a stack of optional vendor certifications (CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+; Cisco CCNA; Microsoft MD-100/MD-101; ITIL Foundation via PeopleCert; ASET C.Tech/C.E.T.).

Credential Diploma · 12 Months
Practicum 4 weeks

In the Network Security Technician Diploma program, you will learn about system analysis and how to ensure network and system security. You will gain an understanding of network operation, computer and Internet security, and cybercrime. You will gain an understanding of network operation, computer and Internet security, cybercrime and ways to combat cybercrime.

Eleven courses across networking, systems, and security

  1. 1.

    Networking fundamentals

    • Network+ – 80h
    • CISCO CCNA: Routing & Switching – 120h
  2. 2.

    Systems and hardware

    • A+ Certification – 100h
    • Windows Client Configuration – 100h
    • Windows Server: Network Services – 100h
  3. 3.

    Security and cloud

    • Security+ – 80h
    • Cloud Management and Security – 80h
    • Linux+ – 80h
  4. 4.

    Service management

    • ITIL Foundation – 100h
  5. 5.

    Communication and career

    • Business Communication – 60h
    • Career Preparation – 40h

Where network technicians launch their careers

Job titles graduates land

Computer Network Technician Network Administrator Network Technician System Administrator

Recent graduate placements

IT Departments Managed Service Providers Network Operations Teams

Potential Earnings

$43,680–$114,400

in a year or less, after graduation

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13 months, broken into 11 courses

A+ Certification

100h

This course is designed to provide students with foundations in PC hardware and software concepts, and prepare them to complete the CompTIA 220-901 and 220-902 certification exams.

Business Communication

60h

Communication remains an essential skill sought by employers, regardless of discipline or field of study. Using a practical approach, students develop strong oral, written, body language and presentation skills to become effective business communicators. Learners will continue to strengthen professional writing, speaking, reading, listening skills, as well as using technology to communicate professionally in a business context. In addition, learners will use communication technology tools to support operations in the workplace

CISCO CCNA: Routing & Switching

120h

Cisco pioneered routing and switching technologies and continues to lead the way, with the greatest market share and largest installed base in the industry. The overwhelming majority of today’s Internet traffic travels over network pathways built with Cisco infrastructure products. If you’re trained and certified to work on Cisco products, your skills will be more marketable, and more in demand. In addition, this course prepares individuals to write the 200-301 Cisco Certified Network Associate certification exam.

Cloud Management and Security

80h

This course has been designed to introduce learners to cloud computing concepts, models and technology mechanisms, and architectures.

ITIL Foundation

100h

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and prepare them to write the ITIL Foundation certification exam.

Linux+

80h

This course provides a foundation in the installation, implementation, and administration of the Linux operating system from the perspective of a power user and administrator.

Network+

80h

This course is designed to familiarize students with local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), the Internet, and the hardware and software associated with networking.
Understanding the fundamentals of LANs, WANs, hardware, and software are core to the networking industry. You will gain the knowledge that you need to become certified, and the practical skills you will need to be well on your way to a job in the IT networking field. Upon completion of the course you will be prepared to sit for the CompTIA’s Network+ N10-006 exam.

Security+

80h

This course is designed to introduce students to the issues associated with modern day security in the IT world. This course covers most major security topics and is designed to prepare the student to be able to take and pass the SY0-401 exam to become CompTIA Security+ certified.

Windows Server: Network Services

100h

This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure essential and advanced networking features and functionalities that are available in Windows Server 2016. You will become familiar with implementing and managing DNS, DHCP, IPAM, remote access solutions such as VPN, DirectAccess and RADIUS and other advanced network solutions needed for today’s networks.

Windows Client Configuration

100h

This course is to provide individuals with the knowledge necessary to understand and identify the tasks involved in deploying Windows 7 and Windows 10 in a business environment. The course focuses on configuration tasks performed at the client computer, including those performed by a desktop administrator in a small, medium, or large business.

Career Preparation

40h

In this course, students will be introduced to strategies for a successful job search, interview and career management. In the current competitive job search environment, it is essential for students to understand who they are, the skills they offer, what to expect from professional employment, and what employers expect of them.

One flat tuition, no surprises

Program Tuition

Includes all applicable fees, ebooks and courseware

Fees, ebooks, courseware included

$16,995

Tuition total

$16,995

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