Network Security Degree at University of Advancing Technology

Network Security Degree

University of Advancing Technology (UAT) is a designated Center of Academic Excellence - Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) institution through the National Information Assurance Education Training Program (NIETP). Sponsored by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), NIETP operates under national authority as the national manager for cyber defense education and training relating to national security systems.

Network security utilizes proactive techniques, including defense-in-depth and layered security, to mitigate or eliminate vulnerabilities in information systems and to protect against potential exploitation. This may include network and application penetration testing, software and hardware reverse engineering as well as developing exploits for identified vulnerabilities.

A network security specialist is a professional who focuses on ensuring information confidentiality, integrity and availability. Security professionals possess intimate knowledge of critical business components.

UAT's Network Security degree reflects the application of theory and is aligned with industry standards and guidelines. The program provides students with the opportunity to synthesize and apply the vital skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the cyber security workforce.

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DEGREE FEATURES

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NETWORK SECURITY DEGREE OBJECTIVES

Create a network infrastructure design communications document that includes identified hardware components, connections to the outside world, identified physical layer connectivity (media) and addressing, including operational and security components in the design.
Install, configure and test security hardware and software tools with supporting documentation such as port scanners, vulnerability detection systems, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, system hardening, anti-virus tools, patch management, auditing and assessment.
Construct, implement and document a script or a program to automate a security-related process or other tasks such as installation, administration, management, mapping resources, logon scripts, patch management, updates, auditing, analysis and assessment.

Create a policy or procedure that addresses events such as: a disaster recovery plan, a business continuity plan, an incident response policy, an acceptable usage document, an information security policy, a physical security policy, assessments or troubleshooting procedures.
Develop a research report or implementation plan concerning legal and ethical best practices and mandated requirements that pertain to information security.
Research, document, test and evaluate several current industry information security-based threats, risks, malicious activities, covert methodology, encryption technologies, mitigation techniques or unconventional tactics to prevent loss of sensitive information and data confidentiality, integrity and availability.

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