2910 Prospect Park Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Heald College Rancho Cordova
Since its establishment in 1912, Heald Rancho Cordova has evolved into a leading career college that offers a range of programs in healthcare, business and technology. As the greater Sacramento area emerges as a great market for new jobs, we continue to carry out our tradition of educating students to become uniquely qualified for rewarding careers with local employers.
It's a great place to go to school
- 46,000-square-foot facility, conveniently located near Highway 50, adjacent to Sacramento
- Easy access to major highways and public transportation
- Free and plentiful parking
Where you'll have everything you need to succeed
- Classrooms designed to maximize student comfort
- Round tables to encourage team building and communication
- 400 computers, 16 switches, 9 servers and 3 routers on campus
- Learning Resource Center featuring a library and a computer lab
- Free email and internet access on campus
- Bookstore on campus
- Dress for Success policy on select days that promotes workplace professionalism
Where you'll make lifelong friends
- Students who have a true sense of camaraderie
- An average of 29 faculty members who are dedicated to your success
- 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio on average
- One-on-one tutoring, peer mentoring and academic advising
Associate's in Network Security
Is a career in network security right for me?
Network security is the perfect program for people who want to have a mission critical role at their place of work. Individuals who specialize in this area are generally good at troubleshooting and multi-tasking.
What's the job outlook?
According to industry analysts, network security is one of the fastest growing fields in information technology, due to the increase in network vulnerability and security threats. Data theft and other unauthorized access to computer systems and websites can be enormously detrimental to a company's success. Executives from all types of companies are reporting that information technology specialists with security expertise are highly valued, because safeguarding systems is a mission critical role.
What will I do with my education?
Graduates of Heald's network security program pursue rewarding careers in a variety of positions, including information security specialist, database security specialist, web application security specialist, LAN administrator, junior network administrator and technical support specialist. You'll also be well-prepared to pursue the following technical certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+, Microsoft® Certified Professional and Microsoft® Certified Desktop Support Technician.
As a network security specialist, you'll be considered an expert in encryption, authentication and client and server security. You'll likely be responsible for configuring firewalls, recovering and backing up critical business data, and using intrusion detection techniques to detect hacking activities. No matter which position you hold, your Heald degree will help prepare you for great success in the network security field.
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