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NETWORK SECURITY CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

The program will most likely be presented in its entirety at two campuses - Woodbridge and Annandale. Selected courses may be presented at other campuses.

Courses offered at Woodbridge. These are shown below:

•         Network Security Basics                                

•         Legal Topics in Security                                       

•         Network Security Layers

•         Network Attacks, Computer Crime and Hacking            

•         Network Communication, Security and Authentication             

•         Internet/Intranet Firewalls and E-Commerce Security            

         Frequently asked student questions are shown below. After review, if you have further questions, please email the Woodbridge campus coordinator, Professor Oney,  at joney@nvcc.edu 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQ #1: Can courses be taken simultaneously?

      Yes, two or more courses can be taken simultaneously

FAQ #2: What are the prerequisites to attend these courses?

      It is strongly recommended that students have a good grounding in Networking. For those students not having a strong background, a comprehensive networking review lecture is provided at the beginning of each applicable course.

FAQ #3: Is this a new curriculum?

      Yes, These courses are designed as a competency module to provide expertise in network security to networking specialist, security specialist, law enforcement personnel, etc.

FAQ #4: Will these courses be offered during the day or night?

       These courses will primarily be night courses since they are intended for working professionals.

FAQ #5: How long will it take to complete all courses?

       A full-time student would normally complete all courses in one year, however, these courses are oriented toward working professionals who normally take two course per semester.

FAQ #6: Is it possible to test out of these courses?

       No.

FAQ #7: What are the prerequisites for admission to the Network Security Career studies Program?

       All career studies certificate applicants must have an Associate Degree or above, however, the Network Security courses are open to all students.

FAQ # 8: Can students still take courses even though they do not meet the criteria for admission to the program?

       Yes, these courses are open to all students as either credit or non-credit courses.

FAQ # 9: Is this a hacking course?

       No, these courses are designed to enhance the skills, knowledge and abilities of the Network Security specialist, however, to properly defend a network the Network Security specialist must be knowledgeable about how it can be attacked.

Information from Jerry Oney, Retired Assistant Professor