Program Details: 

The Network Security instructional program prepares students to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Students who successfully complete the Network Security program’s coherent sequence of instruction will develop skills to analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system.  Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

Median Salary Range:

$65,000 - $109,000

Similar Occupations:

Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer Network Architects
Computer Programmers
Computer Support Specialists
Computer Systems Analysts
Database Administrators
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Software Developers
Web Developers and Digital Designers

Holland Codes:

• I (Investigative)
• C (Conventional)
• R (Realistic)

Internships: 

• 24 Pin Tech

Certifications:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• TestOut Network Pro
• CompTIA Network +
• CompTIA Routing and Switching Pro

Honors:

• SkillsUSA State Champs in Internetworking
• 1st and 3rd at SkillsUSA nationals in 2019 and 2021 respectively
• Cyberpatriot State Champs in 2019 and 2021