Program: AS-25276

The Associate in Science in Network Systems Engineering Technology (NSET) degree with specialization in Security prepares the student for a career in network cybersecurity support. The program uses a combination of hands-on activities and state-of-the-art simulators to provide training in a broad array of skills valued by the Information Technology (IT) industry. Within courses, individuals with different levels of experience work together to create a learning environment conducive to mastering the latest cybersecurity technologies. Courses within the program provide preparation for industry certification exams across a wide range of security disciplines.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is able to:

PLO 1: Apply basic project-management skills, concept-design principles, and management tools within computing and networking environments.
PLO 2: Demonstrate router and switching configuration skills.
PLO 3: Design, configure, deploy, and manage the Microsoft Server Operating System and Active Directory infrastructure.
PLO 4: Design a firewall for network security.
PLO 5: Demonstrate proper operating system installation, maintenance, and repair skills.
PLO 6: Demonstrate the application of principles related to installation, configuration, account management, and role-based access control; and incorporate virtualization, platform policy implementation, compliance, and trust.
PLO 7: Demonstrate proficiency in securing network infrastructures; protecting data; applying security-testing, intrusion, detection, and prevention techniques; and responding to cybersecurity incidents.