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Diploma
Computer Operating Systems, Networking, And Cybersecurity
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville
Median earnings
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Cost
$4,520
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Completion
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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.
Defend web applications against ActiveX, cookie, CGI, and FTP vulnerabilitiesHarden wireless networks and firewalls against 802.11x, WAP, and WEP exploitsSecure email transmission using PGP, S/MIME, and SSL/TLS protocolsConfigure VPN, RADIUS, TACACS+, and IPSec for secure remote accessConduct penetration testing to identify network and system vulnerabilitiesPerform reconnaissance, scanning, and enumeration against target environmentsDeploy IDS, firewalls, and honeypots to monitor suspicious network trafficDefend against malware, social engineering, and web-application attacksApply cryptography and strong password policies to protect data in transitComplete assigned tasks independently and in teams during live IT projectsApply troubleshooting logic to resolve real-world IT problems on siteDemonstrate workplace safety practices during internship assignmentsExercise time management and professional courtesy in client settingsFollow supervisory chain of command when site concerns ariseDemonstrate professional attendance and punctuality in workplace settingsDisplay ethical character traits (loyalty, honesty, reliability) in occupational trainingCollaborate effectively with teammates during classroom and lab activitiesCommunicate professionally with instructors, peers, and customersFollow safety practices and directions in the technical work areaInstall and configure Microsoft operating systems using command-line and GUI toolsSecure workstations, SOHO wireless networks, and data-disposal processesConfigure mobile devices, client-side virtualization, and email connectivityApply systematic troubleshooting theory to hardware and software problemsPerform preventive maintenance on desktops, laptops, and mobile devicesConfigure and troubleshoot RIPv1, RIPv2, EIGRP, and OSPF routing protocolsApply VLSM and CIDR for efficient IP-address allocation on enterprise networksImplement switched LAN architecture using the hierarchical network modelConfigure VLANs, trunking, and VTP in enterprise switch environmentsDeploy STP variants and inter-VLAN routing for redundant LAN topologiesConfigure network interface cards and Windows network connections on client PCs