Computer Network Security/Forensics
If you possess an enthusiastic interest in technology and a persistent sense of curiosity, you may one day find yourself at the scene of a crime as a graduate of the Computer Network Security/Forensics program at the Sullivan College of Technology & Design.
Designed to train entry- or mid-level computer forensics investigators, this Associate of Applied Science degree will help you understand computer construction and hard drive processes. Receive hands-on training on the latest equipment and software as well as individual attention from successful professionals in the field as you learn how to recover hidden or destroyed data needed to establish or prosecute criminal activity.
If you enjoy investigative and analytical work, this program can lead to a challenging and exciting career working in a corporate setting, for a government agency, in a police department or as a private consultant where you:
- Use your advanced knowledge of computers along with specialized recovery systems to recover hidden or erased information
- Work to crack intricate encryption programs that prevent data from being accessed
- May be required to testify in court to explain your role in evidence gathering
As a Sullivan College of Technology & Design graduate, you’ll enjoy lifetime review privileges in your program to help you stay abreast of the latest technology. Use our Career Services to help you succeed in your career.
Links:
http://www.nsa.gov/ America's codebreakers and codemakers" The NSA/CSS core missions are to protect U.S. national security systems and to produce foreign signals intelligence information. Site includes cryptologic heritage, historical information on the agency and it's evolvement.
http://www.staysafeonline.org/ National Cyber Security Alliance, (NCSA) is the pre-eminent public private partnership, working with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), corporate sponsors and partners, and nonprofit collaborators to promote cyber security awareness for home users, small and medium size businesses, and primary and secondary education.
GEEK FACTOR VIDEO:
Guest:
Jana Godwin - SCTD Instructor