Today, companies and agencies store billions of dollars worth of information on computer networks. Hackers attempt to invade those networks in pursuit of the information ... information that, in the wrong hands, can cost businesses and earn hackers a fortune. Businesses and organizations cannot afford the risks associated with a breach in network security. The stakes are too high. But protecting data in computer networks requires specialized skills and an in-depth understanding of computer networking, operating systems and administration, encryption, firewalls and more ... the specialized skills and knowledge available in the Network Security Technology program at Texas State Technical College.

Network security specialists use their comprehensive skills to identify security weaknesses that exist in networks. Once identified, the network security specialist can focus on developing and implementing an action plan to safeguard the networks. Increased use of the Internet, plus a growing demand for network access by business and industry, puts emphasis on the importance of security.

The Network Security Technology program at TSTC offers the intense, hands-on instruction needed to combat today's hackers. With courses covering the physical and logical aspects of security, the NST program takes a proactive stance against network threats and helps students develop the skills needed to prevent intrusion. TSTC designed the Network Security Technology curriculum to educate the strategic-thinking security specialists who can protect the priceless data in today's networks.