Program Overview

CIT

Network Administration and Cybersecurity Certificate

Business and Social Sciences Division, Room T302, (847) 543-2047

www.clcillinois.edu/programs/cit
Degree: Certificate
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The Network Administration and Security certificate prepares students for careers in designing and administering computer networks. In addition, coursework for this curriculum addresses how to keep networks secure from outside intrusion and procedures on securing evidence if network security has been breached.

Recommended Plan of Study

CoURSE	Title	Hours
First Semester		9 Credits
course ^	*College Success Seminar*	*[2]*
course	Windows Operating System	3
course	Linux Operating System	3
course	CCNAI: Introduction to Networks	3
Second Semester		12 Credits
CoURSE	Title	Hours
course	Networking Automation	3
course	Windows Server Administration	3
course	Network Security Fundamentals	3
course	CCNAII: Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials	3
Third Semester		6 Credits
CoURSE	Title	Hours
course	Hardening the Infrastructure	3
course	Ethical Hacking	3
Fourth Semester		9 Credits
CoURSE	Title	Hours
course	Network Defense and Countermeasures	3
course	Advanced Windows Server	3
course	Cybersecurity Analyst	3
Total Hours for Certificate		36

^ The credit for CLC 120, College Success Seminar, is an institutional requirement for graduation. It is not part of the program requirements but must be completed with a D or better.

For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising contact your Academic Success Advisor or the Business and Social Sciences Division at (847) 543-2047.