Information Technology

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Cyber: Exploring IT (1 credit)

Certifications: CompTIA IT Fund. & TEST OUT IT Fund. Pro

• Learn and study IT fundamentals.

• Develop skills in computer networking and resource sharing. 

• Find out how internal & external computer components work together

Cyber: Systems Tech (2 credits)

Available for Dual Enrollment with NVCC with +1.0 GPA Honors

Certifications: CompTIA A+ & TESTOUT PC Pro

• Train in procedures to optimize and troubleshoot computer systems and sub systems

• Explore wireless technologies like Bluetooth & Wi-Fi and network configurations.

• Assemble computers, install operating, systems, & troubleshoot issues.

Cyber: Network Administration 1 (1 credit) +.5 GPA Honors

Certifications: CompTIA Network+ & TESTOUT Network Pro

• OSI Model 

• Networking topologies

•  Cabling & wiring standards

• Ethernet specifications

• Internet Protocol - IPv4 & IPv6 Addressing & Subnetting

• Virtual LANS & WANS

• Wireless Networking

• Network management & optimization.

                                                                               ADVANCED COURSES

Cyber: Network Administration 2  (1 credit)

Credential: CompTIA Linux+ & TESTOUT Linux Pro

• Linux Command Line Interface (CLI)

• File & folder structure

• Linux networking

• Updating & repositories

• File & folder permissions

• Users & Groups

• The Uncomplicated Firewall (UFW)

• Students will sit for the CompTIA Linux+ Certification

Cyber: Cisco 1  (1 credit)

Credential: Workplace Readiness

Main topics include: 

• Network architecture

• Industry standards and communications protocols 

• Networking devices (such as routers and switches) 

• Media selection

• Topologies

• Data transmission & cabling for local area networks (LANs) & wide area networks (WANs)

Cyber: Cisco 2  (1 credit) 

Credential: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Main topics include: 

• Network architecture

• Industry standards and communications protocols 

• Networking devices (such as routers and switches) 

• Media selection

• Topologies

• Data transmission & cabling for local area networks (LANs) & wide area networks (WANs)

                                                                              CAPSTONE COURSES

Cloud Computing (1 credit)

Available for Dual Enrollment with NVCC with +1.0 GPA Bump

Credential: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Practitioner

Main Focus:

• Cloud infrastructure

• Deployment

• Security models

• Key considerations in migrating to cloud computing

Cloud Computing covers the technologies and processes required to build traditional, virtualized, and cloud data center environments, including computation, storage, networking, desktop and application virtualization, business continuity, security, and management. 

Cyber: Security+ Capstone (1 credit)

Credential: CompTIA Security+

Our physical world is supported by a cyberspace infrastructure. This behind-the scenes world enables new business, enhances communication, contributes to our national defense, and makes our personal lives more convenient. But what happens when things go wrong?? 

• How do we protect and defend ourselves?  

• Mobile device security and defense is on the rise

• Learn offensive and defensive strategies to make your personal and professional world secure

 Main Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Authentication and Access Controls

• Network Threat Mitigation and Vulnerabilities 

• Physical and Hardware Security

• Cryptography

• Security Policies

• Much, much more!