CIS Professional in Network Security (Certificate M0688)
Business Division
Certificate M0688
The CIS Professional in Network Security program is designed to prepare students for a career in the computer network security industry. The certificate offers a balanced set of classes that prepare students to design, implement, manage and secure the heterogeneous corporate network. The security management courses emphasize firewall security appliances, network protocol analysis, Linux network, Snort intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, and vulnerability management. Students will acquire the skills to utilize network protocol analyzers, to troubleshoot network problems, deploy intrusion prevention systems, configure firewall security appliances and Virtual Private Network (VPN), and assess network vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures. Individual courses will help students prepare for industry certification exams such as Certify Ethical Hacker (CEH), Cisco Firewall Specialist, and Cisco IPS Specialist. Opportunities available upon completion of the certificate program include Network Security Analyst, Junior Network Security Engineer, Network Vulnerability Management, and Network Security Architect.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CISS 21 | Network Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures | 3 |
| CISS 21L | Network Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures Laboratory | 0.5 |
| CISS 23 | Network Analysis, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems | 3 |
| CISS 23L | Network Analysis, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems Laboratory | 0.5 |
| CISS 25 | Network Security and Firewalls | 3 |
| CISS 25L | Network Security and Firewalls Laboratory | 0.5 |
| CISS 27 | Cyber Defense | 1 |
| Total Units | 11.5 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Configure and install a firewall.
- Implement a secured translation for service hosting through firewall.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
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This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
