Networking and Cybersecurity

Career Outlook

Industry experts estimate that there are over 600,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in the United States. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects to see 30% growth in information security careers by 2030. Graduates of networking and cybersecurity programs can find work in both the public and private sectors, including many different industries, all of which rely on trained professionals to ensure data safety.

A degree in networking and cybersecurity creates opportunities for rewarding careers with high salaries, great job stability, and new challenges every day. Career opportunities for individuals with a network and cybersecurity degree include:

• Cybersecurity Engineer
• Cybersecurity Manager or Administrator
• Network Engineer or Architect
• Systems Engineer or Administrator
• Vulnerability Analyst/Penetration Tester

Curious about career pathways in this field? Check out Career Coach to learn more about industry job growth, education requirements, earning potential, and more. 

Smooth Transfer to a Four-Year College

If you're considering a bachelor’s degree after FLCC, our academic advisors will help you connect with four-year schools and explore transfer options. We'll assist you in selecting courses that efficiently meet the requirements for both FLCC and your future college.

• Joint Admissions Agreements: These allow first-year students to gain admission to both FLCC and participating four-year schools at the same time. Gain peace of mind knowing your next step is set while you complete your associate degree with us.
• Transfer Articulation Agreements: These partnerships ensure your credits from FLCC will transfer directly and seamlessly to a partner four-year school. You can enter a bachelor’s program with full junior standing, saving you time and money.

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Where Our Students Transfer

Many students in our Networking and Cybersecurity program go on to complete a four-year degree at colleges such as:

• Alfred State College
• Farmingdale State College
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• SUNY Canton
• SUNY Morrisville
• SUNY Plattsburgh
• SUNY Polytechnic Institute
• University at Albany

Real-World Skills Through Hands-On Experience

Gain practical experience through simulations of common real-world scenarios, including the following:

• Analyze network traffic and protocols
• Design, configure, manage, troubleshoot, and secure local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs)
• Configure, manage, troubleshoot, and secure routers, switches, and servers
• Hack into systems and networks, find and exploit vulnerabilities to carry out attacks, and steal and crack passwords
• Perform digital forensics to analyze cyberattacks and determine if crimes or company violations occurred
• Use PowerShell and Linux to perform administrative and cybersecurity tasks

Classroom Scenarios and Cybersecurity Competitions

Build valuable networking and cybersecurity skills through unique classroom activities and applied learning projects. Put your skills to the test by participating in hacking and cybersecurity events, including:

• Hacking competitions — Apply technical skills and knowledge to solve real-world problems. Gain experience hacking and defending networks and other computer infrastructure in this high-tech version of capture the flag.
• Networking scenarios — In the Lambs vs. Goats competition, the lab is set up with over 20 networks, and the class is divided into two teams: lambs and goats. When the lambs leave the lab, the goats wreak havoc on the networks, leaving a mess for the lambs to fix. Once the lambs resolve the issues, the students switch roles.

Sample Courses

Visit our academic catalog for a complete listing of program requirements, including prerequisites, general education requirements, electives, and a sample schedule.

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Sample core courses you'll take in this program include:

• CSC 103 - Computing Sciences Portal
• CSC 117 - Intro to Prgrmg & Comp Thinking Python
• CSC 142 - Fundamentals of Information Systems
• CSC 231 - Systems Administration
• CSC 248 - PowerShell
• CSC 250 - Computing Sciences Internship
• CSC 260 - Networking Technologies
• CSC 261 - Routing and Switching
• CSC 270 - Principles of Information Security
• CSC 271 - Hardware and Operating Systems
• CSC 272 - Linux
• CSC 273 - Ethical Hacking
• CSC 274 - Digital Forensics