Program Coordinator: Robbie McGurran
Phone: 303.797.5679
E-mail: robbie.mcgurran@arapahoe.edu

Arapahoe Community College invites you to be a part of the challenging career in network security. The purpose of the Computer and Network Security Track is to prepare students for entry and mid-level security technician positions in small to mid-sized businesses, in fields of networking management, technical support and other telecommunications issues. Students will learn the basics of data encryption, secure networks, disaster recovery, firewalls and much more. Students can be part of an AAS degree program or a certificate program.

Associate of Applied Science Degree
Computer and Network Security Track

The Computer and Network Security Track is one of several emphases within the Computer Network Technology program. This track prepares individuals for jobs in the computer networking field. Students in this program gain hands-on experience with computer hardware, software and networks. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will have the needed background to take the exams for Network+, Security+, CWNA and CWSP. View the degree plan now (pdf).

Why choose a Certificate in Computer and Networking Security?

This program is specifically designed to prepare students as entry-level Computer/Networking Security Technicians. Students are encouraged to take the Security+ and CWSP tests to receive the industry certifications. View the certificate plan now (pdf).

GET THAT EDGE on the other applicants
KEEP AN EDGE at your present employment

Computer security is more vital now than ever—make your résumé stand out from other applicants:

• It doesn’t matter which career field you’re going into, computers are used in all phases of business today. You don’t need to be a computer major to reap the benefits of knowing about computer security.
• All computers, business or personal, are vulnerable to a multitude of security threats.

ACC offers the latest security courses at its Main Campus:
Computer Forensics, Network Security Fundamentals, Firewalls and How They Work, Guide to Disaster Recovery, Wireless Network Security, Network Defense and Counter Measures and much more.