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Computer Networking & Cybersecurity
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Areas of Study
- Amazon Web Services Associate - Cert. of Accomplishment
- Cisco Certified Networking Administrator (CCNA) - Cert. of Accomplishment
- Computer Networking: Cisco - AS Degree or Cert. of Achievement
- CompTIA - Cert. of Accomplishment
- Cybersecurity - AS Degree or Cert. of Achievement
- Cybersecurity Analyst - Cert. of Achievement
- Cybersecurity and Computer Networking - Cert. of Accomplishment
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals - Cert. of Accomplishment
- Digital Forensics and Incident Response - AS Degree or Cert. of Achievement
- IT Foundation - Cert. of Accomplishment
- MCSA: Windows 10 - Cert. of Specialization
- MCSA: Windows Server 2016 - Cert. of Specialization
- MCSA: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 - Cert. of Accomplishment
- Penetration Testing - Cert. of Accomplishment
Course Preview
Check out some of the CST / CIS courses at Coastline.
Explore the concepts and use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and its role in analysis and decision making through basic cartographic principles, maps, resolution, scale, coordinate systems, vector and raster systems, projections, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Use GIS software to view relationships, patterns, or trends that are not possible to see with traditional charts, graphs, and spreadsheets.
Explore topics of systems analysis and design and its applicability to the business world. The practical application of systems analysis and design will be experienced in hands-on projects. The process of business decision-making will be applied with an emphasis on the systems development life cycle.
The A+ Essentials Software course teaches necessary competencies for an entry-level IT professional, such as IT help desk. Topics include personal computer components, operating systems, computer networks, and basic security concepts. Lecture and hands-on experience in structured labs will be included. This A+ Essentials Software course aligns with the content of CompTIA's A+ Essentials Software exam objectives.
Learn concepts of professional security consulting. Topics covered include types of security consulting, qualifications, setting up practice and finding clients, security tools and audits, and ethics for security consultants. Hands-on exercises using industry-recognized tools for security audit and assessment help develop skills to prepare for a career as a Security Consultant.
Explore digital forensic techniques using industry-recognized tools. Topics covered include an introduction to network forensics and mobile device forensics, investigative and extraction tools, live acquisition data, evidence reporting, time-stomping and anti-forensic techniques, and the significance of time zones for forensic case analysis. Hands-on assignments will be used to develop technical skills relevant to entry-level cybersecurity professionals.
Academic Plans
Amazon Web Services Associate
New Cloud Computing courses which are highly sought after in the industry. These courses are accredited by Amazon Web Services. The program includes hands-on skills learning in cloud system/network design, development, and administration.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
Amazon Web Services Associate - Certificate of Accomplishment (12 units)
Cisco Certified Networking Administrator (CCNA)
This four-course certificate helps prepare students for the CCNA Certification Exam and for entry-level computer networking positions. Courses are hands-on intensive and cover OSI and TCP/IP models, IPv4 and IPv6, cabling, router, and switch configurations, routing protocols, LAN switching, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, Frame Relay, variable-length subnet masking, NAT, DHCP, WAN design, and cloud fundamentals.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
CCNA - Certificate of Accomplishment (12 units)
Computer Networking: Cisco
The Computer Networking: Cisco program will give the student a solid background in the field of Computer Networking. The focus on Cisco courses helps prepare students for the CCNA Certification Exam and for entry-level networking positions. Courses are hands-on intensive and cover OSI and TCP/IP models, IPv4 and IPv6, cabling, router and switch configurations, routing protocols, LAN switching, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, Frame Relay, variable-length subnet masking, NAT, DHCP, and WAN design.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
Computer Networking: Cisco - Associate of Science Degree (60 units)
Computer Networking: Cisco - Certificate of Achievement (18 units)
CompTIA
The courses offered to obtain this certificate will give students the basic skills needed to provide entry-level computer support. Topics provide skills necessary to prepare for CompTIA certifications, including Network+, A+, Linux+, and Security+. Each course provides intensive hands-on training.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
CompTIA - Certificate of Accomplishment (12 units)
Cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity program will give the students the hands-on skills needed for an entry-level career or promotion in cybersecurity. The courses provide an overview of the field of cybersecurity as related to computer networking. Topics covered will include computer network security, Windows and Linux operating system security, digital forensics, penetration testing, incident monitoring and analysis, incident response, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, computer security policies and procedures, e-mail and Web security, and securing a computer network.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
Cybersecurity - Associate of Science Degree (60 units)
Cybersecurity - Certificate of Achievement (24 units)
Cybersecurity Analyst
This Certificate of Achievement will provide students with a solid foundation in the areas of cybersecurity and computer networking. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs, or to help them advance into careers, such as Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Analyst, Professional Services, Network Administrator, Computer Support/Help Desk Technician, Computer Information Systems Manager, and Network Technician for a variety of industries including manufacturing, national security, finance, insurance, and health care. Topics covered will include computer networking fundamentals, computer and network security, ethical hacking principles and methodology, computer forensic techniques, Python scripting, Linux and Windows server administration, security policies and procedures, e-mail and Internet security, open source tools used to monitor and secure computer networks, and designing a secure computer network. The program includes hands-on and technical writing assignments to help students develop their skills for the cybersecurity workforce.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
Cybersecurity Analyst - Certificate of Achievement (24 units)
Cybersecurity and Computer Networking
The Cybersecurity and Computer Networking Certificate of Accomplishment will give the students some of the basic skills needed for an entry-level career in cybersecurity. The courses provide an overview of the field of cybersecurity as related to computer networking. Topics covered will include computer network security, Windows operating system security, Linux security, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, digital forensics, penetration testing, incident monitoring and analysis, incident response, computer security policies and procedures, e-mail & Web security, and designing and building a secure computer network.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
Cybersecurity and Computer Networking - Certificate of Accomplishment (15 units)
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
This Certificate of Accomplishment will provide students with a preliminary foundation in the fields of Computer Networking and Cybersecurity. The courses include fundamental skills needed in computer networking, server administration, and cybersecurity principles. The emphasis on Computer Networking and Cybersecurity will provide students with the foundational skills needed for an entry-level career in Cybersecurity. Topics covered will include networking fundamentals, computer and network security, programming with Python, Linux and Windows server administration, and security policies and procedures.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
Cybersecurity Fundamentals - Certificate of Accomplishment (12 units)
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
The program in Digital Forensics and Incident Response will provide students with a solid foundation in the field of cybersecurity with specialization in cyber defense techniques. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level cyber jobs or to help them advance into mid-level cyber careers, such as cybercrime analyst, cyber incident analyst, cyber incident responder, digital forensic examiner, digital forensic technician, and vulnerability tester. Topics covered include planning and scoping a cyber incident, domestic and international cyber laws, ethics, chain of custody, incident detection and analysis, anti-forensic techniques, timeline analysis, incident containment, eradication, recovery, report preparation, and expert testimony. The program includes hands-on and technical writing assignments to help students develop their skills for the cybersecurity workforce.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
Digital Forensics and Incident Response - Associate of Science (60 units)
Digital Forensics and Incident Response - Certificate of Achievement (18 units)
IT Foundation
This Certificate of Accomplishment will provide students with a preliminary foundation in the field of Computer Networking. The courses include fundamental skills needed in computer networking, help desk troubleshooting, and security best practices for devices. The emphasis on Computer Networking will provide students with the foundational skills needed for an entry-level career in computer networking. Topics covered will include IT terminology and concepts, infrastructure, managing applications and software, software development concepts, database fundamentals, and device security.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
IT Foundation - Certificate of Accomplishment (12 units)
MCSA: Windows 10
This Certificate of Specialization provides students with the knowledge and skills for an entry-level computer support specialist to configure, manage, and maintain a Windows 10 enterprise system. The courses include hands-on lab assignments to develop the necessary technical skills for entry-level positions, such as computer support specialist, desktop support, technical support engineer, and desktop support analyst. Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate or MCSA: Windows 10, serves as the foundational desktop industry certification which can lead to the advanced certification of Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, MCSE.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
MCSA: Windows 10 - Certificate of Specialization (9 units)
MCSA: Windows Server 2016
This certificate is one of the new stackable industry certifications developed by Microsoft Corporation to provide a method to measure the ability of a Network Administrator to implement, manage, and maintain networking infrastructure within a Windows Server 2016 environment. Consisting of three separate courses, MCSA: Windows Server 2016, serves as the prerequisite industry certification for those seeking entry-level jobs in an IT environment and certification leading to the MCSE. This certificate consists of the following courses: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2016, Networking with Windows Server 2016, and Identity with Windows Server 2016.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
MCSA: Windows Server 2016 - Certificate of Specialization (9 units)
MCSA: Microsoft Windows Server 2016
The Certificate of Specialization for Microsoft Windows Server 2016 is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the functions and features of the core infrastructure of the Windows Server 2016 networking platform. The courses in the program are aligned with the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Windows Server 2016 certification (MCSA). With an emphasis on Microsoft Server, the program is designed to prepare students for an entry-level career in various computer networking roles, such as network administrator, network engineer, network architect, computer systems administrator, computer network specialist, and network analyst. Topics covered include Microsoft Server and Workstation operating systems; active directory, security, virtualization, backup and recovery, installation and configuration, group policies, and DNS. The program includes hands-on lab assignments to help students develop their skills for the computer networking workforce.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
MCSA: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 - Certificate of Accomplishment (12 units)
Penetration Testing
This Certificate of Accomplishment will provide students with a foundation in the field of Penetration Testing. The courses includefundamental skills needed in information security, cybersecurity principles, ethical hacking, and penetration testing. The emphasison hands-on security practices and vulnerability testing will provide students with the foundational skills needed for an entry-levelcareer in penetration testing. Topics covered will include computer and network security, infrastructure and operational security, riskmitigation, ethics, hardware vulnerabilities, hacker techniques, and security policies and procedures.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
Penetration Testing - Certificate of Accomplishment (12 units)
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Why Computer Networking with Coastline?
Coastline College offers a variety of courses and state-of-the-art computer labs at an affordable tuition. The Garden Grove campus now hosts a Testing Center in the computer lab where you can take certification exams such as CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, and Linux. Students taking networking courses at Coastline can receive a discounted voucher for select CompTIA exams.
With a certificate in the computer networking field, you can find employment as a Network Technician, Technical Support Specialist, Test Engineer, Network Administrator, Systems Analyst, Information Systems Architect, or Systems Integrator.
