Computer Networking & Security - Make “Techie” a Term of Endearment

For people in Computer Networking & Security, computers, not dogs, are their best friends. Hands-on and detail-oriented, they like configuring hardware and installing software.

They’re good at troubleshooting, and they appreciate how so many components work together. Like firemen at a blaze, IT pros are the first ones called if there are any computer-related disasters at work.

What does someone in Computer Networking & Security do?

A lot of different occupations fall under Computer Networking & Security, but above all, people who work in this field are specialists who provide the day-to-day administration, maintenance, support and protection of computer systems and networks. These occupations include:

Network Security Specialists

It's their job to plan, coordinate and implement network security measures to make sure a company's computer network is not vulnerable to computer security threats. They're in charge of things like intrusion detection, encryption, cryptography, wireless security, biometrics, SPAM and virus protection, authentication and computer forensic techniques.

Technical Support Specialists

They assist a company's employees with computer problems, and install, modify, clean and repair computer hardware, software and peripherals. They may answer phone calls, write training manuals and/or train computer users how to properly use their equipment. They may also monitor the performance of their company's computer systems and evaluate software programs for usefulness.

Help-Desk Technicians

They primarily field telephone calls and e-mail messages from customers who have technical problems. Their job entails asking questions to diagnose the problem, and then walking the customer through the problem-solving steps. These technicians are consulted for information about what gives customers the most trouble as well as their concerns. Many technical computer support specialists start out as help-desk technicians.

Network or Computer Systems Administrators

They are responsible for the efficient use of networks by organizations. They design, install and support an organization's LAN, WAN, network segment, Internet or Intranet. They also maintain network hardware and software and monitor the network to ensure availability to system users. They gather data to determine customer needs and then identify, interpret and evaluate system and network requirements.

What Does Our Computer Networking & Security Program Offer You?

• Network security training, including computer forensic techniques
• Preparation for A+ certification (The skills required to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair computers)
• An understanding of Windows and Linux
• A working knowledge of Internet hardware
• Technical training in routers and switches
• Familiarity with Novell and Microsoft network software
• Experience with commonly used application servers

What Career Choices are Available to Graduates?

Upon graduation, you will be qualified to work as a(n):

• Internet Security Specialist
• Computer Forensics
• Network Administrator
• Assistant LAN Manager

• Computer Repair Specialist
• System Integrator
• Computer Support Analyst
• Technical Support Specialist

This Program is Currently Offered at:

• The Chubb Institute in Cherry Hill, NJ
• The Chubb Institute in Jersey City, NJ
• The Chubb Institute in No. Brunswick, NJ
• The Chubb Institute in Parsippany, NJ
• The Chubb Institute in New York, NY
• The Chubb Institute in Springfield, PA