# IT Network and Security Operations (Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted))

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer Science

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36111/34908/36021

Program Code: SAC.CMITN.CA

Program Control Number: 39836

The IT Network and Security Operations certificate is an mid-level certification for network technicians and information security analysts. This certification is designed to test the competency of a mid-level network technician in supporting and configuring TCP/IP clients in terms of network design, cabling, hardware setup, configuration, installation, support, and troubleshooting and best practices in network defense, vulnerability risk assessment, and cybersecurity.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Describe ethical, professional, and legal challenges that confront an IT professional in network security.
2.  Design, implement, manage and administer a secured network environment.
3.  Evaluate best practices in networking, information technology management and security to enhance business processes.
4.  Develop written documentation and presentations, individually and in collaborative environments, that provide solutions networking and security management challenges.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Take ALL of the following courses:** | | 15 |
| CMPR 138 | CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks | 3 |
| CMPR 153 | A+ Essentials Hardware | 3 |
| CMPR 154 | A+ Essentials Software | 3 |
| CMPR 175 | CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security | 3 |
| CMPR 247 | Windows Server Operating System | 3 |
| **Total** | | **15** |