IT-Cybersecurity & Network Administration
- Associate Degree
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Western's IT-Cybersecurity and Network Administration program provides you with the skills required to maintain a secure operating system along with the expertise to design, install, and manage the integrity of a computer network infrastructure. Equipment and technology used in this program includes firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, anomaly identification systems, cloud computing, and associated physical security technologies. Coursework covers the most popular business class operating systems such as Microsoft Windows (Server and Workstation), Linux, and UNIX-like systems. On the network administration side, we focus on how to configure routing and switching devices. You will work with real-world equipment to gain the extensive knowledge required to accurately configure networks to transmit signals across the globe.
IT-Cybersecurity & Network Administration 2021, 2022, & 2023 Graduation Employment Stats
| Graduates | 37 |
| Graduates Responding | 7 |
| Employed in Related Occupation | 5 |
| Employed in Non-related Occupations | 1 |
| Seeking Employment | 0 |
| Continuing Education | 0 |
| Not in Labor Market | 1 |
Salary Data - Related Employment
| Part Time | Full Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Responding | 0 | 5 |
| Average Hours Per Week | 40 | |
| Average Hourly Wage | $22.00 | |
| Hourly Wage Range | $22.00 | |
| Average Annual Salary | $59,500 |
Respondents in Related Occupations
- Desktop Support Technician I, SR. Systems Security Engineer, Systems Administrator, Network and Security Administrator, IT Analyst
Career Opportunities
Program Outcomes
- Identify security strategies
- Implement secure infrastructures
- Conduct security testing
- Analyze security data
- Mitigate risk
- Develop security documentation
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Software and Technology
This program requires specific software and technology to complete classwork. Click here to see the list of items you will need for your courses [1].
If you do not have access to the items listed for your program, or if the items you have do not meet the requirements, resources may be available. Submit a Student Resource Request using our online form [2].
Internet access is required to access student accounts from off campus. The Learning Commons can provide information on free, off-campus Wi-Fi spots. Contact them at LearningCommons@westerntc.edu [3] or call 608-785-9198.
For additional specifications, please review Technology and Software Recommendations for Most Classes [4] on Western’s IT Knowledgebase.
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IT-Cybersecurity & Network Administration
Prior Learning:
Previous education and work experience could qualify for Credit for Prior Learning, saving you time and money. Find out more [5] about what may apply to this program.
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Courses
Western offers most courses in a 7-week format, but course length can vary. There are two 7-week sessions in each term, so courses listed below may not be taken at the same time. See www.westerntc.edu/7-weeks [6] for more information.
This course list gives you an idea of what coursework will be required but is not the official list. Current students should use the MyWestern [7] self-service portal for academic planning.