Networks and Security
Networks and security are essential to enabling the operation of all organizations and enterprises. Professionals in this area will design, develop and maintain mission critical systems that allow communication within an organization and connect the organization to the rest of the world.
Graduates specializing in networks and security will:
- Understand the practical and theoretical aspects of operating systems, and apply this knowledge to perform system administration and security configuration.
- Understand the principles underlying all networking configurations from local area networks to the Internet and apply this knowledge to design and support computer networks.
- Understand the various communication links between computers and computing devices, including wired and wireless technologies.
Careers paths in this area include: systems administrator, security specialist, network administrator, and network appliance developer.
Required Courses
COMP 173 – Operating Systems
COMP 175 – Systems Administration and Security
COMP 177 – Computer Networking
COMP 178 – Computer Security