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Computer Networking and Cybersecurity
In a world that’s more connected than ever, the demand for skilled professionals in Computer Networking and Cybersecurity is skyrocketing. Whether you're a recent high school graduate or a working professional looking to pivot into a high-demand, high-reward field, Delgado Community College offers the perfect launching pad for your career.
Credentials, College Credits, and Careers
Whether you are new to the field or an experienced professional, completion of this program creates new opportunities in the workplace. Our Associate of Applied Science, Certificate of Technical Studies, and Career & Technical Certificate degree programs allow you to earn college credits while preparing to take Industry Based Cerfications examinations such as the ITF+, Network+, Security+, and others. You willl be ready to take on critical roles in businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits or transfer college credits to four-year colleges to continue your education.
Degrees Offered
- Computer Network Technology Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
- Computer Network Technician Certificate of Technical Studies (C.T.S.)
- Information Security/Assurance (Cybersecurity)Career & Technical Certificate (C.T.C.)
- NET+ Certification Career & Technical Certificate (C.T.C.)
Certifications (Industry Based Credentials)
Students taking our courses prepare for CompTIA and Certiport certification exams. Several courses offer the related certification exam at the end of the course at no additional cost.
- A+ Certification Core 1
- A+ Certification Core 2
- Network+ Certification
- Linux+
- Securtiy+
- CySA+
Skills
- Demonstrate core security skills for IT support professionals.
- Configure and support device operating systems: Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android and iOS
- Troubleshoot and problem solve core service and support challenges while applying best practices for documentation, change management, and scripting.
- Support IT infrastructure and networking.
- Implement data backup and recovery methods and apply data storage and management best practices
- Design and implement functional networks.
- Configure, manage, maintain, and troubleshoot essential network devices.
- Use devices such as switches and routers to segment network traffic and create resilient networks.
- Implement network security, standards, and protocols
- Support the creation of virtualized networks
- Linux command line
- Installation, Configuration and Maintenance of Linux workstations
- Networking
Career Options
- Network Admininistrator
- Network Analyst
- Network Technician
- Cybersecurity
- I.T. Consultant
- User Support Analyst
- Computer Technician
- Help Desk Administrator
The Computer Network Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program offered at Delgado Community College is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).