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Information Technology: Major in Systems Security Degree Online (B)

Degree level: Bachelor's

network_security_degree_onlineThe fundamental premise of systems security is that no network is truly secure. Attacks can be either intentional or unintentional, and with a career in network security, you'll help protect important infrastructures, operating systems and networks. Our information technology: major in systems security bachelor's degree program provides the educational background and hands-on experience necessary to successfully begin a career in systems security. Our faculty of professionals with experience in their fields will provide you with knowledge, training and insight you can use moving forward.

Program features include:

  • courses that prepare you for industry-standard certificates*, such as Microsoft (workstation, server, active directory and infrastructure), CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Network+
  • courses in the design and evaluation of secure computer networks and security strategies
  • training in technologies such as virtualization

*Westwood prepares students for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable tests/exams.

 

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: MAJOR IN SYSTEMS SECURITY COURSE INFORMATION

An information technology: major in systems security bachelor’s degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:

  • Virtualization Technology
  • Computer Forensics Analysis
  • Microsoft Network Operating Systems
  • 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
  • Administer servers in a secure network
  • Apply industry-standard techniques to secure information technology environments
  • 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 TECHNOLOGY: MAJOR IN SYSTEMS SECURITY.*

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

 

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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 TECHNOLOGY: MAJOR IN SYSTEMS SECURITY BACHELOR’S DEGREE TAKE YOU?

Our information technology: major in systems security program provides the educational background and hands-on experience necessary to successfully begin a career in systems security. Take a look at a few of the career fields that may be available to a 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.

 

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.
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*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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