Networking & Cyber Security Hybrid E-Degree
Note: This program is enrolling for Fall 2025.
Become a Guardian!
In today鈥檚 digital landscape, information networks face constant threats like theft, fraud, and sophisticated viruses. Businesses, investing heavily in innovative technology, rely increasingly on specialists to safeguard the integrity and security of their systems and data. Our Networking and Cyber Security option blends network administration with cybersecurity principles, focusing on deploying, managing, and fortifying networks and computer systems.
What can I expect?
Through hands-on labs and simulations, you鈥檒l be well-prepared for real-world scenarios, as our labs continuously adapt to current threats. Our curriculum covers the latest networking and security technologies relevant to our field, including critical infrastructure sectors. Upon completion, you鈥檒l be equipped to apply your knowledge and skills in the workforce.
During this 18-month program, you will gain extensive experience in networking and security through core classes in computer hardware, Windows and Linux operating systems, networking, security, server administration, programming, and database fundamentals. We cover industry recognized certifications, including the Cisco Systems CCNA, Palo Alto Networks PCNSA, as well as the CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist certifications (A+, Network+, Security+). Other offerings include AWS Cloud Foundations and Cloud Security, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CompTIA PenTest+, and Certified Ethical Hacker courses.
Looking Ahead
Our graduates also have the option to take advantage of articulation agreements with in-state and out-of-state universities, which means when a student graduates with a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Systems from Lake Area Tech, they can transition to the university with two years of study that will count towards their four-year bachelor鈥檚 degree!
How does a Hybrid E-Degree work?
As a Networking and Cyber Security hybrid e-degree student, you鈥檒l take online courses through Lake Area Tech鈥檚 eLearning system. Most of your time learning will be done at home, so you鈥檒l only spend limited time on campus however you can expect to spend more time on campus during your second year (about 50% online, and 50% on campus). But when you do, you鈥檒l be learning in our remodeled Computer Information Systems area!
Why an E-Degree?
Lake Area Tech e-degrees are 鈥渉ybrid鈥 鈥 an innovative blend of distance and on-campus learning. What鈥檚 great about that is you can keep your day job (work, raise kids) and still get a degree. With hybrid education, you get maximum flexibility to study when and where you want, but you鈥檒l still get the chance to learn on-campus with Lake Area Tech instructors on selected projects.
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