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Associate of Science Degree - Computer Networking and Security Management (CNSM)
Computer Networking and Security Management is among the top five fastest growing occupations through 2012. Network or computer systems administrators design, install, and support an organization’s LAN (local-area network), WAN (wide-area network), network segment, Internet, or intranet system. They provide day-to-day onsite administrative support for software users in a variety of work environments, including professional offices, small businesses, government, and large corporations. They maintain network hardware and software, analyze problems, and monitor the network to ensure its availability to system users.  They also gather data to identify customer needs and then use that information to identify, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements. They may be called on to educate users on computer security, install security software, monitor the network for security breaches, respond to cyber attacks, and in some cases, gather data and evidence to be used in prosecuting cyber crime.

Students who successfully complete Keiser University’s CNSM program are suitably prepared to sit for individual vendor exams including: CompTIA A+, Linux+, Network+, Server+ and Security+ certifications, Novell CNA (Certified NetWare Administrator) certification, Cisco Systems CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), as well as all the examinations required for Microsoft’s MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) and MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) designations., CIW Security Analyst.

 

Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science Degree in Computer Networking and Security Management, students must complete 64 credit hours in their major and 24 credit hours in the General Education courses for a total of 88 credit hours.

 

CNSM Major Core Courses (64 credit hours)

PC Service and Support I 4 credit hours
PC Service and Support II 4 credit hours
Supporting Client Operating Systems 4 credit hours

Networking Fundamentals

4 credit hours

Novell Network Administration

4 credit hours

Multi-User Operating Systems

4 credit hours

Managing and Maintaining Server Operating Systems

4 credit hours

Implementing Network Infrastructure

4 credit hours

Enterprise Planning and Optimization

4 credit hours

Implementing Directory Services

4 credit hours
Principles of Information Security 4 credit hours

Internetworking Technologies (Cisco Routers and switches)

4 credit hours

Supporting a Messaging Infrastructure

4 credit hours
Network Defense and Countermeasures 4 credit hours
Intrusion Detection and Firewalls 4 credit hours
Designing a Secure Infrastructure 4 credit hours


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