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
Related Programs
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 |
Course Sequencing
First Year – Fall Semester
Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
3
Behavioral Social Science or History/Political Science
Total Credits: 3
General Education
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General Education Requirements
First Year – Spring Semester
Introduction to Scripting – Python
3
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
3
Switching, Routing, & Wireless Essentials
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
Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation
3
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
Administering Windows Servers
3
Network Security Analysis
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
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.
Upon the completion of the degree in Cybersecurity Networking, graduates will be able to:
- Set up and secure a small to medium size network.
- Recognize the potential security threats facing modern network.
- Secure network environment using firewalls, VPNs and other tools.
- Monitor for signs of intrusion and handle incident response.
- Perform configuration on routers, switches, and hardware security appliances.
- Preform basic system administration including management of system accounts
- Apply critical thinking skills in order to resolve troubleshooting and security issues.
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