Network Security & Administration - Sapulpa
The Network Core will provide the hardware, operating system, and troubleshooting knowledge required to service personal computers today. Students will learn to install, configure, and maintain a small- to medium-sized Microsoft network. They will also prepare for the CompTIA A+ Certification test for PC technicians, as well as the CompTIA Network+ test for network administrators.
The Administration curriculum prepares students for careers in designing, building and maintaining all aspects of wide-area networks. Upon successful completion of that coursework, students will be ready for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examination, one of the most prestigious certifications in the information technology industry. The Cyber Security course will provide the knowledge required to secure personal and commercial computers today. Students learn to install, configure, and maintain local area network security systems and countermeasures. They will also prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification test for security technicians, as well as the Security Certified Program’s Security Certified Network Professional test for network professionals.
Career Majors in Network Security Administration
Career Major: Network PC Support Specialist
This course introduces the student to network communications from a security standpoint, including both hardware and software solutions. Students apply this knowledge in a series of laboratory assignments focused on securing both networks and operating systems.
Career Major: Network Security Technician
A graduate of this major learns to maintain, analyze, troubleshoot, and repair computer systems, hardware and computer peripherals. Documents, maintains, upgrades or replaces hardware and software systems. Graduate assists in implementing custom configurations of computer systems. The graduate also learns to install, configure, and maintain the network. Builds networks and maintains external and internal web presence, and administers the network. Designs and supports server systems and supporting software. Evaluates changes to current and future network requirements to meet needs. Finally, the graduate learns to install, configure, and maintain the security systems of the workstations, servers, peripherals, and the network. Documents, maintains, and upgrades the security devices and applications of the network as needed. A graduate will analyze, compile, verify and document digital evidence for use in corporate and law enforcement cases.
Career Major: Cyber Security Professional (Networking Emphasis)
This career major will provide the knowledge required to secure personal and commercial computers today. Students learn to install, configure, and maintain local area network security systems and countermeasures. They will also prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification test for security technicians, as well as the Security Certified Program’s Security Certified Network Specialist and Security Certified Network Professional certification tests for network professionals.
Earn college credit while attending Central Tech through our cooperative alliance agreement with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. College credit is awarded by appropriate higher education institutions through Articulation and/or Cooperative Alliance Agreements. Get specific details governing college credit at Central Tech from a counselor or recruiter.
