Information Technology:Major in Systems Security
UNFORTUNATELY, THE THREAT OF CYBER ATTACKS HAS GROWN AS ROBUST AS THE COMPUTER INDUSTRY.
With a bachelor’s degree in information technology: major in systems security, you are in the unique position to do something about it. Our program gives you the advanced security skills required to implement e-business solutions and security policies, identify security threats, develop countermeasures using firewall systems and attacking recognition technologies and manage the deployment of security solutions. Just as valuable, the general education courses will help you apply skills in critical thinking, logic, communications and problem solving to manage challenges in a technical environment. Get started on a new career with the flexibilty to attend classes on your schedule. Westwood College also offers a network security online degree through its online learning program.
Westwood College is a Cisco Networking Academy. Our technology-based programs give you the skills necessary to prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) professional designation, Microsoft Certified Professional designations and various CompTIA certifications.* When you graduate, you’ll be fully prepared for entry-level roles in the information systems security industry, like an IT security manager, data security administrator, product solutions manager or system architect. There’s no better way to grab a secure future.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: MAJOR IN SYSTEMS SECURITY COURSE INFORMATION
An information technology: major in systems security degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:
- Network Essentials
- LAN Switching
- Routing Protocols and Concepts
- WAN Technologies
- Internet Security
- Securing Business Applications
- Computer Forensics Analysis
- Linux Operating Systems
- Practical Applications in Network Security
UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
- Secure industry-standard operating systems
- Design secure computer networks
- Apply industry-standard tools and techniques to implement and secure large-scale networks
- Evaluate strategies and policies to protect large-scale networks from security risks
- Apply management tools and concepts to the planning, budgeting and implementation of information systems security projects
