The IT Network and Security Operations certificate is a mid-level certification for network technicians and information security analysts. This certification is designed to test the competency of a mid-level network technician in supporting and configuring TCP/IP clients in terms of network design, cabling, hardware setup, configuration, installation, support, and troubleshooting and best practices in network defense, vulnerability risk assessment, and cybersecurity.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Describe ethical, professional, and legal challenges that confront an IT professional in network security.

✓ Design, implement, manage and administer a secured network environment.

✓ Evaluate best practices in networking, information technology management and security to enhance business processes.

✓ Develop written documentation and presentations, individually and in collaborative environments, that provide solutions to networking and security management challenges.