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Information and Network Technologies: Major in Systems Security Degree

Degree level: Bachelor's

information_security_degreeThe threat of cyber attacks has grown as robust as the computer industry. The fundamental premise of information systems security is that no network is truly secure. Attacks can be either intentional or unintentional. With a career in systems security, you'll help protect important infrastructures, operating systems and networks. Westwood College is a Cisco® Networking Academy,* giving you the opportunity to prepare to become a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).** Together, this certification* and a degree from Westwood will prepare you for a successful career in the world of technology.

Program features include:

  • more than 60% of core contact hours delivered via hands-on lab training
  • Cisco Networking Academy courses to prepare you for the Cisco Certified Network Association (CCNA) exam**
  • network security courses that prepare you for additional industry-standard certificates*, such as Microsoft® (workstation, server, active directory and infrastructure) and CompTIA A+**
  • courses in the design and evaluation of secure computer networks and security strategies

*Westwood College - Online Campus is not a Cisco Networking Academy
**Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable tests/exams. 

 

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Information and Network Technologies: Major in Systems Security Course Information

An information and network technologies: major in systems security degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:

  • Network Essentials
  • Microsoft®Network Operating Systems
  • Routing Protocols and Concepts
  • Windows® Security
  • Linux® Security
  • Intrusion Prevention and Detection

Course breakdown

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Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Install and secure industry-standard operating systems
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software
  • Design and implement secure computer networks
  • Apply industry-standard techniques to implement and secure networks
  • Evaluate strategies and policies to protect networks from security risks
  • Apply management practices to the planning, budgeting, and implementation of security projects

Locations offering the bachelor's degree in
Information and Network Technologies: Major in Systems Security*

California
Anaheim - Anaheim, CA 
Inland Empire - Upland, CA
Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
South Bay - Torrance, CA

Colorado
Denver North - Denver, CO
Denver South - Denver, CO

Georgia
Atlanta Midtown - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Northlake - Atlanta, GA

Illinois
Chicago Loop - Chicago, IL 
DuPage - Woodbridge, IL 
O'Hare Airport - Chicago, IL 
River Oaks - Calumet City, IL

Virginia
Annandale - Annandale, VA
Arlington Ballston - Arlington, VA

*Not all programs are offered every term. Check with the campus of interest for current program offerings.

 

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Did You Know?

Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months or a bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

 

Where could your Information and Network Technologies: Major in Systems Security degree take you?

Our information and network technologies: major in systems security program provides the educational background and hands-on experience necessary to successfully begin a career in computer systems security. Our faculty of Cisco®-certified professionals who work in their fields will provide you with the knowledge, training and insight that you’ll use in your career.Take a look at a few of the career fields that may be available to graduates of this program.*

     Database administration

     Information security

     Network architecture

     Network support 

* Graduates without experience in the field will likely start in entry-level positions.
 

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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
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Did You Know?

Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months or a bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

 

Westwood has prepared our information and network technologies: major in systems security graduates for careers with employers such as:*

 

Computer Sciences Corporation     Navy Recruiting Station
Digital Intelligence Systems Pension Review Services
Insight Global Roomlinx
LogLogic, Inc. Social Security Administration
Maron Structure Technologies United Central Bank
 
*Westwood College tracks the initial employers of its graduates for regulatory and accreditation purposes. This information is based upon graduates from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, as reported to ACICS on the Campus Accountability report, and is not intended to represent an endorsement of Westwood College by the listed employers.
 

Information and Network Technologies: Major in Systems Security Occupation Disclosures

The Department of Education lists the following occupations as potential careers for graduates of this program:*

13-1199.02 Security Management Specialists
15-1061 Database Administrators
15-1071.01 Computer Security Specialists
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

Additional information is available by visiting www.onetonline.org and entering the six-digit Standard Occupational Code (SOC) in the Occupation Search Area.

*This list is based on Department of Education standards. Actual entry-level jobs for graduates in this program may vary from this list. The job code data was pulled from IPEDS CIP-SOC crosswalk as of 4/22/2011. Although the Department of Education requires all job titles to be listed, Westwood College has not found the program to prepare graduates for all the jobs listed.

 

General Program Disclosures

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