Computer networks are central to IT organizations.  Understanding the basics of computer networking from a component level (switches, routers, firewalls, etc.) to a service level (file servers, database servers, web servers, etc.) prepares the student for entry-level positions in Information Technology while securing the data that flows over the networks.  An introduction to data security principles can be a pathway to a career in commercial cybersecurity.

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