Computer Network & Security Management

The First and Only State Approved Network Security Program in the Los Angeles Community College District

With viruses, worms, and computer attacks being launched daily, network security will be among the fastest growing industries in the world. As a part of homeland security, computer and information security has become an important topic in higher education.

WLAC's network security curriculum combines the existing MCSE, CCNA and Information System Security training to help students develop skills to design, administer and manage the heterogeneous corporate network with security emphasis.

Associate Degree & Certificate of Completion in Computer Network and Security Management Major Requirements (10 courses):

• CS934 Operating Systems (or CS935 Linux +)
• CS965 Introduction to Computer Networks
• CS972 Introduction to Cisco Network
• CS974 Introduction to Cisco Routers
• CS980 Computer and Information Security I
• CS981 Administering Computer Networks and Security
• CS982 Microsoft Server Operating System
• CS983 Microsoft Network Infrastructure
• CS984 Microsoft Active Directory Services
• CS985 Network and Information System Security II

Skill Certificate in Computer Network Security (5 courses):

• CS980 Computer and Information Security I
• CS981 Administering Computer Networks and Security
• CS983 Microsoft Network Infrastructure
• CS984 Microsoft Active Directory Services
• CS985 Network and Information System Security II

Career Overview

Network administrators and computer systems administrators design, install, and support an organization's local-area network (LAN), wide-area network (WAN), network segment, Internet, or intranet system. They provide day-to-day onsite administrative support for software users in a variety of work environments, including professional offices, small businesses, government, and large corporations. They maintain network hardware and software, analyze problems, and monitor the network to ensure its availability to system users. These workers gather data to identify customer needs and then use the information to identify, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements. Administrators also may plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures.

Systems administrators are the information technology employees responsible for the efficient use of networks by organizations. They ensure that the design of an organization's computer site allows all of the components, including computers, the network, and software, to fit together and work properly. Furthermore, they monitor and adjust the performance of existing networks and continually survey the current computer site to determine future network needs. Administrators also troubleshoot problems reported by users and by automated network monitoring systems and make recommendations for enhancements in the implementation of future servers and networks.

In some organizations, computer security specialists may plan, coordinate, and implement the organization's information security. These workers may be called upon to educate users about computer security, install security software, monitor the network for security breaches, respond to cyber attacks, and, in some cases, gather data and evidence to be used in prosecuting cyber crime. The responsibilities of computer security specialists has increased in recent years as there has been a large increase in the number of cyber attacks on data and networks. This and other growing specialty occupations reflect an increasing emphasis on client-server applications, the expansion of Internet and intranet applications, and the demand for more end-user support.

Your Future Begins Here!

NEW !! Associate Degree & Certificate of Completion Computer Network & Security Management

Become Industry-Certified while earning an Associate Degree with the finest
Instructor-led training

Contact Information:

Prof. Anna Chiang
Chair, CSIT & CAOT
(310) 287- 4253
chianga@wlac.edu
Location: CE-229