The mission of the Computer Operating Systems, Networking and Cybersecurity is to provide the information technology industry with CompTIA (Computing Technical Industry Association) certified personnel. Students will be provided the highest quality technical training and job-related skills in Computer and Network Servicing and Cybersecurity Fundamentals. The program is intended to provide the theoretical and mechanical skills needed to perform successfully in specifying, assembling, and installing new systems, diagnosing and correcting system failure, maintaining and upgrading existing systems, and establishing, training and practicing cybersecurity principles.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

Title IV - Federal Student Aid

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

Computer Operating Systems, Networking, And Cybersecurity

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 11.0901

Duration

12 Months

Credits

35 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $4,520.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $7,078.00Show more

Format

In-Person

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Defend web applications against ActiveX, cookie, CGI, and FTP vulnerabilities
Harden wireless networks and firewalls against 802.11x, WAP, and WEP exploits
Secure email transmission using PGP, S/MIME, and SSL/TLS protocols
Configure VPN, RADIUS, TACACS+, and IPSec for secure remote access
Conduct penetration testing to identify network and system vulnerabilities
Perform reconnaissance, scanning, and enumeration against target environments

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

Program Pathway to Information TechnologyFrom The University of Tennessee

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populatedfrom NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Diploma)

Computer networks and related computing environments — administer and maintain with reduced oversight across hardware, software, and configuration layers in a mid-sized enterprise.
Disaster recovery operations — execute and validate restoration procedures following documented recovery plans in a business-critical server environment.
Hardware, software, and network faults — diagnose and resolve using structured troubleshooting methodologies and replace defective components in a production network.
Email platforms and endpoint virus protection software — configure, monitor, and tune to meet organizational security standards in a corporate messaging environment.
Master console tools — operate to coordinate network access, monitor system performance, and respond to alerts across a multi-server enterprise environment.
Network performance metrics — analyze trend data to identify bottlenecks and recommend capacity adjustments in a growing organizational network.
Network security measures — plan and implement firewall rules, access controls, and patch schedules to protect data and systems in a regulated business environment.
Equipment performance records — analyze patterns over time to make informed repair-or-replacement recommendations to IT management.
Database management system software — maintain user accounts, permissions, and routine maintenance tasks in support of enterprise applications.
Technical findings and status updates — communicate clearly in written reports and verbal briefings to IT peers and non-technical stakeholders in a corporate setting.

Course Pathway

14 courses in this program

17 courses

25 courses