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Network Security Certificate

Texas State Technical College also offers a Certificate of Completion in Network Security. A full-time, academically prepared student can complete the certificate program in approximately eight months.

Network Security Specialist
Certificate of Completion
Total Credits: 29

First Semester			Credits
LAWT	1270	Cyberspace Laws and Ethical Issues	2
ITSY	1300	Fundamentals of Information Security	3
ITNW	2321	Networking with TCP/IP	3
ITSY	2343	Computer System Forensics	3
ITSC	1316	Linux Installation and Configuration	3
Semester Total 14

Second Semester			Credits
ITMT	2340	Designing Security for Microsoft Networks	3
NSTC	2370	Security+ Certification	3
ITSY	2342	Incident Response and Handling	3
ITSY	2301	Firewalls and Network Security	3
ITSY	2359	Security Assessment and Auditing¹	3
Semester Total 15

¹ITNW 1380 or ITNW 1580 may be substituted


Capstone course: A required learning experience which results in a consolidation and synthesis of a student's educational experience. The capstone experience certifies mastery of entry-level work place competencies.

Courses are subject to change. Contact the department chair for an update.

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