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Network Security Degree

Secure Information and Your Future With a Cyber Security Degree

A US Government Recognized Cyber Security Degree For Ethical Hackers.

Offered by an elite technology college, UAT’s Network Security Bachelor of Science is a cyber security degree that prepares students to take on the ever evolving world of online theft and corruption of information. Our cyber security degree combines essential and best of class elements of software and network programming and network security analysis. This leading edge cyber security degree is designed around the contemporary skills and advanced industry-standard tools associated with security for information network technology initiatives.

Designated as a Center for Academic Excellence in Information Systems Security Education by the US National Security Agency, UAT offers an ethical hacking degree that’s highly recognized by industry and government entities alike.

Graduates from the cyber security degree program will have developed the essential knowledge and tools to automate their own security processes through extensive training in network security programs and scripts. UAT’s Network Security degree students will be taught to use critical thinking skills to research current and evolving cyber security trends. Students in the cyber security degree will also become experts in network security industry standards and regulations already defined as well as those that are still evolving.

The Highest Standard of Ethical Hacking

The focus of this cyber security degree is creating elite CEHs and network security professionals who will have mastery in ethical hacking, upholding to the highest industry standard of integrity over the quickly evolving world of technology and online security.

Network security initiatives are becoming increasingly vital to the well-being of the general population and all business and government organizations. Graduates with UAT’s network security degree will be prepared for careers with government entities and multinational corporations seeking certified ethical hacking professionals. With the completion of this NSA designated network security degree, you will gain the ability to protect and defend commerce and culture against the online world of theft and corruption.

Cyber security course list:

» Computer Forensic Essentials
» Reverse Engineering
» Security Essentials
» Foundations of Network Engineering
» Social Engineering
» Network Engineering Hardware
» Incident Response
» Foundations of Systems Administration

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Network Security Course Description

A network security specialist is a professional who focuses on ensuring information confidentiality, integrity and availability. This includes the design of information assurance programs, policies, procedures and architecture utilizing the concepts of security by design. 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. Professionals in this career path may be highly technical and practice active (and sometimes aggressive) technical security methodologies to test and verify security implementations at various levels within an organization. Security professionals possess intimate knowledge of technical business critical components. They also provide analysis and assessment of the security risks and requirements of those information systems while still developing non-technical skills such as teamwork, troubleshooting, problem solving, documentation and interpersonal communication. The Network Security degree reflects the application of theory and is aligned with industry standards and guidelines. It provides students with the opportunity to synthesize and apply the vital skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the workforce.

Network Security Degree Objectives

Create a network infrastructure design communications document that includes identified hardware components, connections to outside world, identified physical layer connectivity (media), and addressing.
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 task 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, incident response policy, acceptable usage document, information security policy, 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.

Network Security Program Information

Program Credits: 120
Major Credits: 36
Semesters to completion: 8

Requirements to graduate include a 2.0 CGPA, completed required coursework, Portfolio, Internship, and a Student Innovation Project.

For a more detailed breakout of completion time frames and rates, please see the UAT Fast Facts page.

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