Graduates with an Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Network Systems Security will have the skills to obtain employment as network administrators, systems support technicians, network designers, web designers, security solutions designers, help desk technicians and hardware technicians.

Students take courses developed by Microsoft and Cisco, providing specialized skills in network administration, design, and security.

Students will take courses preparing them for the following certifications:

• CompTIA’s A+
• Microsoft’s MCSA: Server Administrator (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate)
• Cisco’s CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
• CompTIA’s Security+

Program Learning Outcomes:

1. Recite essential knowledge for all cybersecurity domains including information security, systems security, network security, ethics and laws, and defense and mitigation techniques used in protecting businesses.
2. Install and configure a Windows Server network based on business needs.
3. Configure an Active Directory infrastructure.
4. Plan, Deploy, Manage, and Troubleshoot a Microsoft Exchange environment.
5. Implement secure computing baselines in an organization.
6. Install and configure an interconnected network device (ICND) infrastructure based on business ­­­needs.

The Associate in Applied Science Degree Program in Network Systems Cybersecurity offers comprehensive network training from Mountwest Community and Technical College’s Cisco Networking Academy.

Within the two-year Associate Degree program, students take courses developed by CompTIA, Cisco, and the EC Council, providing specialized skills in network administration, defense and cybersecurity.

The Cisco Networking Academy at Mountwest Community & Technical College offers Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) training that prepares individuals to install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for enterprise organizations with networks from 100 to more than 500 nodes.  The Cisco Networking Academy Program is a comprehensive-learning program that provides students with the IT skills essential in a global economy. The Networking Academy delivers web-based content, online assessment, student performance tracking, hands-on labs, instructor support, and preparation for the CCNA industry-standard certifications.

The CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) credential validates the knowledge and skills an entry-level network technician needs to know.  It is an associate-level CISCO Career certification.  It is one of the most widely recognized technical certifications in the IT industry.

As a leading Microsoft IT Academy, Mountwest Community & Technical College offers the Network Systems Administration option to help prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Certification examinations. The curriculum and course materials are designed by Microsoft, and the College’s instructors are Microsoft Certified Solutions Experts (MCSE) with industry experience that take a personal interest in mentoring students through every step of the certification process.

The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) credential is the industry standard for demonstrating competence in managing and troubleshooting network environments based on the Microsoft Windows platform and Microsoft Server software. It is one of the most widely recognized and sought after technical certifications in the IT industry demonstrating to employers, clients and colleagues that an individual has achieved expertise in the area in Information Technology.

As a leading Microsoft IT Academy, Mountwest Community & Technical College offers the Network Systems Administration option to help prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Certification examinations. The curriculum and course materials are designed by Microsoft, and the College’s instructors are Microsoft Certified Solutions Experts (MCSE) with industry experience that take a personal interest in mentoring students through every step of the certification process.

The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) credential is the premier certification for professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows platform and Microsoft Server software. It is one of the most widely recognized and sought after technical certifications in the IT industry demonstrating to employers, clients and colleagues that an individual has achieved expertise in the area in Information Technology