Systems and Network Security
Demand for Network Security Professionals Higher Than Ever
The inherent vulnerabilities of the Internet are no great secret. A single individual with malicious intent can burden companies with enormous costs in lost revenue, increased expense, and damaged customer confidence. There has never been a greater need for IT professionals who understand and can fend off these dangers. However, to do so they must possess the knowledge, skills and tools to adequately monitor and control the security of computer networks and Web and e-commerce applications.
Comprehensive Coverage of System and Network Security
The certificate in Systems and Network Security at UCSC Extension in Silicon Valley provides the comprehensive know-how required to manage a firm's computer network security. Courses provide an overview of relevant theory and technology, including:
- Network security models
- Cryptography protocols and standards
- Network security threats and types of attacks
- Security countermeasure strategies and tools
- Firewalls and access control
- Platform-specific security issues--Linux, UNIX, Windows, Java, Cisco
- Commercial product information and case studies
- Advanced topics such as public key infrastructure and VPNs.
Benefit of Studying at UCSC Extension in Silicon Valley
- Silicon Valley is the epicenter of the networking industry
- All our instructors drawn from the leading companies
- Real-world expertise is delivered in our classrooms
- Gain crucial perspective from the field
- University of California quality reputation
- UCSC networking research expertise
- Convenient course schedules and Silicon Valley location
Who Should Attend This Program
This certificate program is intended for network and system engineers, technically oriented web masters, ISP professionals, web-based distributed system developers, system and network administrators. Project and product managers of web and internet technologies as well as technical sales and marketing professionals will also benefit substantially. Others who wish to gain broad technical knowledge of Internet security can also find what they need to know here.
Prerequisites
Students enrolled in this program are expected to be familiar with Web and internet basics, computer network architectures and protocols, and at least one modern operating system. In addition, many of the courses in the program have specific prerequisites that are listed in the course descriptions.
Recommended Course Sequence
We recommend that you begin with "Computer Networking Essentials." Otherwise, courses may be taken in any order.
Note: Some courses may be listed in more than one program, however, only one course may be shared between two Engineering and Technology certificate programs unless otherwise noted.
Benefits of Declaring Candidacy
We encourage you to establish candidacy in a certificate program early in your studies. There are substantial benefits in doing so:
- Curriculum changes subsequent to the date your application is received will not affect your course requirements.
- Candidates will be notified of updates or special opportunities related to the program.
Enroll online now or contact the Engineering & Technology Department for more information:
(408) 861-3860 or e-mail program@ucsc-extension.edu.
Certificate applications can be submitted online. Simply click on the "Declare Candidacy" button above. Then, select the "Enroll" button next to the certificate title and follow the instructions.
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