Networking and Cybersecurity

Careers in Networking and Cybersecurity

A degree in networking and cybersecurity opens doors to rewarding careers with high salaries, strong job stability, and new challenges every day. Graduates of networking and cybersecurity programs can find work in both the public and private sectors across many industries, all of which rely on trained professionals to safeguard data.

Transfer to a Bachelor’s Degree Program

The Networking and Cybersecurity A.A.S. program prepares you for the workforce right away and provides a pathway to a related bachelor's degree. If you plan to transfer, you can choose classes that align with your future major’s requirements.

FLCC partners with other colleges to make your transfer path easier:

• Transfer Agreements outline how FLCC classes and credits transfer to a partner college.
• Joint Admissions Agreements admit you to FLCC and a transfer school at the same time.

Our advisors will help you select courses that fit your goals and support your transfer plans.

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Where Our Students Transfer

Students in our Networking and Cybersecurity program go on to earn a bachelor's degree from colleges such as:

• Alfred State College
• Farmingdale State College
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• SUNY Canton
• SUNY Morrisville
• SUNY Plattsburgh
• SUNY Polytechnic Institute
• University at Albany

Real-World Skills Through Hands-On Experience

Gain practical experience through simulations of common real-world scenarios, including the following:

• Analyze network traffic and protocols
• Design, configure, manage, troubleshoot, and secure local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs)
• Configure, manage, troubleshoot, and secure routers, switches, and servers
• Hack into systems and networks, find and exploit vulnerabilities to carry out attacks, and steal and crack passwords
• Perform digital forensics to analyze cyberattacks and determine if crimes or company violations occurred
• Use PowerShell and Linux to perform administrative and cybersecurity tasks

Classroom Scenarios and Cybersecurity Competitions

Build valuable networking and cybersecurity skills through unique classroom activities and applied learning projects. Put your skills to the test by participating in hacking and cybersecurity events, including:

• Hacking competitions — Apply technical skills and knowledge to solve real-world problems. Gain experience hacking and defending networks and other computer infrastructure in this high-tech version of capture the flag.
• Networking scenarios — In the Lambs vs. Goats competition, the lab is set up with over 20 networks, and the class is divided into two teams: lambs and goats. When the lambs leave the lab, the goats wreak havoc on the networks, leaving a mess for the lambs to fix. Once the lambs resolve the issues, the students switch roles.

Networking and Cybersecurity Courses

Sample core courses you'll take in this program include:

• CSC 103 - Computing Sciences Portal
• CSC 117 - Introduction to Programming Using Python
• CSC 142 - Fundamentals of Information Systems
• CSC 231 - Systems Administration
• CSC 248 - PowerShell
• CSC 250 - Computing Sciences Internship
• CSC 260 - Networking Technologies
• CSC 261 - Routing and Switching
• CSC 270 - Principles of Information Security
• CSC 271 - Hardware and Operating Systems
• CSC 272 - Linux
• CSC 273 - Ethical Hacking
• CSC 274 - Digital Forensics

Visit our academic catalog for a complete list of program requirements. Review prerequisites, general education requirements, electives, and a sample schedule.

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