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Cybersecurity Networking

Cybersecurity Networking
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Program of Study
Program Outcomes
Overview

This program prepares you for a job in the exciting and growing field of cybersecurity. You will learn the basics of securing computers and computer networks. You will gain experience in basic forensic analysis and penetration testing.

Some work is done in teams to help prepare you for collaborating in the workplace.

Why study cybersecurity networking here?

Nashua Community College has a networking lab which contains Cisco routers and switches for student use. Each team of students works on their own pod of networking equipment for practical hands-on experience. The school is part of the Cisco Networking Academy program which gives us access to Cisco’s world-class networking classes. Faculty teaching the cybersecurity classes have many years of experience in the cybersecurity field.

Career Options

People graduating from this program are prepared to take the following certifications:

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Linux+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Cisco CCNA Cyber Ops

Job titles that you might look for include:

  • Information Security Analyst
  • Information Security Officer
  • Network Security Analyst
  • Digital Forensics Analyst
  • Penetration Testers

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Computer Networking

“Cybersecurity is a field that has more job openings than people to fill them. This will probably last for several years.” —Diane Fallier
Program of Study

Total Credits:
61

Course Sequencing

First Year – Fall Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
ENGL101N
College Composition
4
CSCN101N
Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
3
CSCN104N
Internet of Things
3
CSCN116N
Networking Basics
3
Behavioral Social Science or History/Political Science +
3

Behavioral Social Science or History/Political Science

Total Credits: 3

General Education

View the comprehensive  General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives   from the  Elective Requirements main page.

General Education Requirements


First Year – Spring Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
CSCI120N
Introduction to Scripting – Python
3
CSCN150N
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
3
CSCI170N
Linux Essentials
3
CSCN216N
Switching, Routing, & Wireless Essentials
4
Quantitative Literacy +
4

Quantitative Literacy

Total Credits: 4

General Education

View the comprehensive  General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives   from the  Elective Requirements main page.

General Education Requirements

MATH106N, MATH110N or MATH115N is recommended.

MATH106N or MATH115N is recommended for Certificates in Accounting and Spreadsheets

MATH103N recommended for Associate in Arts Degree in Communications 

Includes CSCN, ELET MATH or BCPT courses for Associate in Science Degree in Computer Networking. 

ECON201N/202N will satisfy the Quantitative Literacy elective for Associate in Arts Degree in English.

MATH106N or ECON202N is recommended for Associate in Arts Degree in Humanities.

MATH106N recommended for Associate in Science Degree in Nursing.

MATH106N, MATH110N, or MATH115N are recommended. HUMA230N, or HUMA109N recommended for Associate in Science Degree in Paralegal Studies. 


Second Year – Fall Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
CSCN202N
Cloud Computing
3
CSCN211N
Cybersecurity Operations
3
CSCN217N
Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation
3
ENGL122N
Technical Writing
3
Science Core Requirement +
4

Science Core Requirement

Total Credits: 4

General Education

View the comprehensive  General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives   from the  Elective Requirements main page.

General Education Requirements

Science elective must be 4 credits

Lab Science recommended for Associate in Science Degree in Human Services 

Recommended Lab Science courses are Calculus-Based Calculus-Based Physics I and Physics II for Associate in Science Degree in Mathematics 


Second Year – Spring Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
CSCN204N
Administering Windows Servers
3
CSCN250N
Network Security Analysis
3
Elective in Major +
3

Elective in Major

Total Credits: 3

General Education

View the comprehensive  General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives   from the  Elective Requirements main page.

General Education Requirements

For Computer Networking Degrees, includes CSCN, ELET MATH or BCPT courses

For Computer Science Degree, Includes CSCI, CSCN, MATH, or BCPT courses or PHYS130N, PHYS131N, PHYS230N or PHYS231N.


Humanities/Fine Arts/Philosophy or Global Awareness +
3

Humanities/Fine Arts/Philosophy or Global Awareness

Total Credits: 3

General Education

View the comprehensive  General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives   from the  Elective Requirements main page.

General Education Requirements

Students are advised to meet with their advisor to make appropriate elective selections based on their career goals and to facilitate the broadest range of transferability.


Total Credits:
61

Program Outcomes

Upon the completion of the degree in Cybersecurity Networking, graduates will be able to:

  1. Set up and secure a small to medium size network.
  2. Recognize the potential security threats facing modern network.
  3. Secure network environment using firewalls, VPNs and other tools.
  4. Monitor for signs of intrusion and handle incident response.
  5. Perform configuration on routers, switches, and hardware security appliances.
  6. Preform basic system administration including management of system accounts
  7. Apply critical thinking skills in order to resolve troubleshooting and security issues.
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