Certificate in IT Infrastructure Security
American Public University System

Program Details

The Certificate in IT Infrastructure Security teaches students how to assess, mitigate, and manage security risks in IT infrastructure. Coursework meets NSA national training standards required for network security professionals to work with federal agencies.

Classes cover how to design secure networks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and perform intrusion detection. Students will learn the principles that enable viruses, worms, and Trojan horses to infiltrate systems. Graduates of this information security certification program will be able to assess various security systems such as firewalls, border routers, switches, and intrusion detection system sensors.

IT Security topics examined in detail include:

  • Attack and defense
  • Risk management
  • Countermeasures

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

American Public University System is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Admission Tests

Placement Test

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score