Cybersecurity & networking

Harkness

Program Summary

Students will use the latest software to analyze data traffic and troubleshoot PC hardware and operating systems. Topics of study include: digital forensics, computer data and hardware analysis for evidence collection and criminal prosecution, network traffic analysis, vulnerability and network activity identification, and research ethics and morals in relation to cyber-attacks and cyberterrorism. Students will configure hardware firewalls for added network security, setup secure wireless devices for homes and businesses, and us various programs to hide data within pictures, videos, and music files.

Program Highlights

Use the latest software to analyze data traffic on a network.
Design computer networks, configure routers, and switches.
Troubleshoot PC hardware and operating systems.
Get industry standard Network+ and Cisco CCNA certifications while still in high school.

College Affiliations

Alfred State College
SUNY Canton
SUNY Erie
Trocaire College

Career Opportunities

Entry Level

CERT Member
Computer Repair Technician
Help Desk Technician
Law Enforcement
Network Installation Technician
Network Support Specialist Technician
Telecommunications Technician
Wiring and Cabling Installation

Technical Careers

Local Area Network Administrator
Network Security Technician
Network Software Support
Network Systems Engineer Specialist

Professional Careers

Cyber Threat Analyst
Ethical Hacker
Security Administrator
Security Engineer
Vulnerability Assessor

Program Considerations

Strong math skills
Strong reading comprehension skills
Able to focus on a single task for 2+ hours
Strong time management skills

Classroom Information

Graduates are eligible to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification licensing exam as well as the CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications.
Large class size (28+)
No computer programming skills taught in this program

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