Chipola Cyber Range
Chipola College has added a Cyber Range to their Computer Science Program in the School of Business and Technology. A Cyber Range creates a virtual environment where students can train and simulate sophisticated cyberwarfare exercises. Chipola College’s new Cyber Range allows students to practice real-world simulations that prepare them for jobs with the NSA, FBI, Homeland Security, CIA and some of the biggest private high-tech companies in the world.
With the addition of the new Cyber Range, Chipola College’s School of Business can offer a cyber education unlike any other in the immediate area. Chipola offers small class sizes ensuring students receive significant individual instruction. Additionally, Chipola College has been named #10 Most Affordable Business College in the nation by University HQ.
All of these things make Chipola College the perfect choice for a Cyber Education. After receiving their A.S. or B.S. degree from Chipola College, students are ready to go to work or continue their education at other higher learning institutions such as Florida State and University of Florida.
If you have any questions, please call 850-718-2380 or email Dr. Arlene Davis at: davisa@chipola.edu
Network Systems Technology: Network Security, Associate in Science Degree
This program prepares students for entry-level positions as network support technicians, network administrators, network security personnel, and digital forensic technicians. Content includes topics and skills emphasized in various industry certifications including the CompTIA A+, Security+, and Network + as well as various Microsoft network certifications (MTA, MTICP). Students holding valid current IT industry certifications should contact a department advisor about credit that may be awarded for selected courses based on such certifications.
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
A. Understand, install, configure, monitor, use, and/or troubleshoot
computer hardware and software;
B. Understand, install, configure, monitor, use, and troubleshoot network
hardware and software;
C. Demonstrate general computing workplace competencies, including
employability skills, interpersonal & customer service skills, and user support
skills.
D. Demonstrate project management skills and
E. Implement computer networks and firewalls both physically and logically