Network Security Associate, Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
This program provides students with entry-level skills fro a profession in network security. Managing network security includes preserving information confidentially, availability and integrity. Network Security professionals are tasked with performing network risk assessments, implementing safeguards that protect data and system integrity, implementation and maintaining system authentication systems and perimeter protection systems. This program prepares graduates to become employed as network security technicians, network firewall technicians, VPN administrators and remote security communication support specialists.
Established in 2012
CIP: 11-1003 Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 600 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 34038 |
Provider Information
Moraine Valley Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151244 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CompTIA
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: Cisco's CCNA
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
48 Weeks ( 480.00 Hours / 21.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,940.00 |
| Books | $921.00 |
| Fees | $776.00 |
| Tests | $1,373.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,010.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Standard Moraine Valley application process. Compass test required. Meet with academic advisor to evaluate transfer credits and create academic plan. Accuplacer testing may be required. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Network Security Associate, Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
This program provides students with entry-level skills fro a profession in network security. Managing network security includes preserving information confidentially, availability and integrity. Network Security professionals are tasked with performing network risk assessments, implementing safeguards that protect data and system integrity, implementation and maintaining system authentication systems and perimeter protection systems. This program prepares graduates to become employed as network security technicians, network firewall technicians, VPN administrators and remote security communication support specialists.
Established in 2012
CIP: 11-1003 Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 600 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 34038 |
Provider Information
Moraine Valley Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151244 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CompTIA
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: Cisco's CCNA
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
48 Weeks ( 480.00 Hours / 21.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,940.00 |
| Books | $921.00 |
| Fees | $776.00 |
| Tests | $1,373.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,010.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Standard Moraine Valley application process. Compass test required. Meet with academic advisor to evaluate transfer credits and create academic plan. Accuplacer testing may be required. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit