Computer Network Systems Engineering
Computer Network Systems Engineering
Program Purpose: Students who complete Computer Network Systems Engineering courses will gain a technical understanding of computer networks which will allow these students to work in the Information Technology industry. Students who successfully complete this program will be able to understand and apply knowledge of computer networking systems, analyze and understand systems, design and implement systems, troubleshoot and solve system problems, perform computer network forensics, and apply security controls.
The Computer Network Systems Engineering (CNSE) Program provides specific technologies necessary to function effectively as a multi-platform network systems administrator or technical analyst. CNSE provides hands-on training on computer systems, networking hardware and software, and in applying computer network security. Successful program completion qualifies individuals for beginning and intermediate positions in networking administration or technical support positions.
Moorpark College Network System Engineering program is a:
- Microsoft Academy, Cisco System Local Academy
- VMware Academy, and Amazon Web Services Academy and offers Comptia courses, and both Amazon Cloud and Microsoft Azure Cloud courses.
Important Note: Industry demands seem to change almost daily in this growing field. To keep pace with this growing educational need, Moorpark College continually updates, revises and develops its CNSE curriculum. To see the most accurate listing of the courses available, consult the current semester’s Schedule of Classes or explore the options listed online (www.moorparkcollege.edu/cnse). The Division Office, (805) 553-4121, would also be able to provide updated information, or you can make an appointment with a counselor by calling (805) 378-1428.
Transfer Information
Students planning to transfer need to consult with a counselor, prepare a Student Education Plan, and take advantage of the support services available in the University Transfer Center located in Fountain Hall, (805) 378-1536.
Computer Network Systems Engineering (CNSE) Courses
Provides an overview of the architecture, structure, functions, components and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Covers topics such as Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, network technologies, media and topologies, protocols, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Layer, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Layer, security, management tools, and Local Area Network (LAN) versus Wide Area Network (WAN) environments.
Introduces the current networking hardware and software skills necessary to succeed in the dynamic field of networking. Includes networking fundamentals such as the networking standards and Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, transmission basics, network protocols, topologies and access methods, network operating systems, and troubleshooting and network security.
Provides an in-depth introduction to computer hardware and operating systems. Covers the functionality of hardware and software components and best practices in maintenance, security, and safety. Teaches, through hands-on activities and labs, how to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, and troubleshoot hardware and software problems. Includes concepts such as security, networking, and responsibilities of an information and communication technology professional.
Examines protocols used in Internetworking. Focuses on Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) versions 4 and 6. Explores protocol architectures and devices such as switches and routers. Applies tools used in network management including Wireshark Protocol Analysis software.
Provides introduction to architecture, structure, functions and components of digital networks. Introduces wireless local area networks (WLAN) and network security concepts. Covers how networks operate and perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement Internet Protocol (IP). Covers operations on routers and switches including troubleshooting network equipment while configuring advanced functionality using security best practices. Course prepares students for the Cisco Certification Exam.
Provides intermediate-level instruction on routing and LAN (local area network) switching, VLANs (virtual local area networks), routing protocols, access control lists (ACLs), and network management. Covers WANs (wide area networks), WANs design, point-to-point protocol (PPP), virtual private networking and network management. Covers deployment of a variety of security best practices, and includes automation and programming of network services. Course prepares students for the Cisco Certification Exam.
Provides an in-depth, hands-on introduction to Microsoft client operating system administration. Covers creating and administering user and group accounts, network resources security, network printer server set-up and administration, resources and events auditing, and backup procedures.
Provides an in-depth, hands-on introduction to Microsoft Windows Server technical support. Covers server installation, server environment configuration, management of system policies, file system, partition, and fault tolerance. Includes protocols configuration, remote access services implementation, internetworking and intranetworking, and troubleshooting.
Provides advanced level instruction in database management emphasizing client-server interface requirements using Microsoft Access. Fourth in a four-course series to provide comprehensive Microsoft SQL Server database management skills. Server-side skills are presumed.
Provides the student with fundamental knowledge to configure, troubleshoot and implement Voice over IP (Internet Protocol) using IP Telephony technologies. Includes configuration of Call Manager Express phone systems using gateways and trunks. OTHER: Basic networking skills including access-list creation, and command line router configuration. Student should be familiar with: 1) Basic configuration experience with router command line syntax 2) How to configure features and configure interfaces. 3) Creating and applying access-list statements. Prepares students for relevant certification exams.
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Teaches the knowledge and skills needed to install, configure, operate, and manage the Linux operating system. Covers topics in Linux system and network administration, Linux network services, Linux Internet services, Linux system maintenance, and security and technical problem solving.
Examines advanced security topics and use of security tools. Includes user access management, advanced storage, automation, networking, logging, software management and security administration tasks with heavy emphasis on applied security. Covers topics from Comptia Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) certification exam.
Examines creating and modifying scripts for communications with security and network based applications. Covers scripting using Python, BASH, and Powershell for system administration, web interaction, network and host security and penetration testing. Provides knowledge and hands-on experience applying various programming concepts while using security tools.
Provides training using VMware's ESXi platform used by organizations which provide virtualized cloud computing systems. Teaches students how to manage virtual machines, virtual networks, and virtual storage and to administer vCenter Server. Requires students to perform labs dealing with data protection, authentication, monitoring virtual environments, high availability, scalability, patch management, and other VMware components. This course helps prepare students to pass VMware Certified Professional Exam.
Provides training using VMware's ESXi platform used by organizations which provide virtualized cloud computing systems. Teaches students how to optimize and scale the vSphere environment, troubleshoot operational faults, and identify root causes. Requires students to perform labs using vSphere ESXi Shell, vSphere Management Assistant, and vSphere Auto Deploy. Completion of this course also satisfies the prerequisite for taking the VMware Certified Professional 5 exam.
Examines foundations of project management, including project integration, scope, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk and procurement, and the application of interpersonal communication skills. Utilizes various project management software and examines case studies.
Provides on-the-job learning to develop effective work habits, attitudes, and career awareness in paid or unpaid work experience that are related to the discipline. Involves the development and documentation of learning objectives and the completion of a paper, presentation, and/or project. Includes both workplace supervisor and faculty adviser feedback and/or written evaluations.
Provides a framework about the law and cyberspace, examining the extent to which the Internet is currently under control and the extent to which it can or should be controlled. Regulation strategies are identified and discussed including legislation, policy changes, administrative agency activity, international cooperation, architectural changes, private ordering, and self-regulation. Also applies major regulatory models to some of the most volatile Internet issues, including cyber-security, consumer fraud, free speech rights, intellectual property rights, and file-sharing programs.
Provides a comprehensive overview of network security. Covers general security concepts, communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, and operational/organizational security needs.
Provides a comprehensive overview of computer and network forensics tools and strategies including evidence collection and analysis. Demonstrates techniques used by forensics professionals to collect evidence including Intrusion Detection, Distributed Denial of Service Attacks, Buffer Overflow, and virus distribution attacks.
Provides training using the latest tools, techniques, and exploits used in network penetration. Focuses on students' performance in labs related to digital reconnaissance, hacking strategies, bypassing intruder detection systems, firewall management, network sniffing, and testing of security settings on Windows and Linux systems. Course prepares students to pass the Certified Ethical Hacker exam given by the EC-Council.
Focuses on cybersecurity processes and policy with an emphasis on router, switch and firewall hands-on skills. Covers router and switch security, firewall implementation, Access Control Lists (ACLs), Authentication, Authorization, Accounting (AAA), intrusion detection, monitoring, and management, and Virtual Private Network (VPN) implementation. Covers the first half of the Cisco Network Security Curriculum.
Provides an in-depth introduction to Cisco Private Internet Exchange (PIX) Firewall technology. Topics of PIX Firewall include translations and connections, Access Control Lists (ACLS), Authentication, authorization, Accounting (AAA), advanced protocols and intrusion detection, Virtual Private Network (VPN), and management. Covers the second half of the Cisco Fundamentals of Network Security Curriculum.
Covers knowledge and skills needed to install, configure, verify, and manage firewalls. Provides instruction on how to secure internal networks from public Internet users.
Basic knowledge to plan, administer, and maintain a virtual private network (VPN). This course covers virtual private network fundamentals, Cisco VPN family products, Cisco IOS (Internetwork operating system) VPNs, Cisco PIX (Private Internet Exchange) Firewall VPNs, Cisco VPN concentrator VPNs, and scaling Cisco VPN solutions.
Provides comprehensive knowledge to design, deploy, and manage the Cisco Secure Intrusion Detection System (CSIDS). Explains why network security is crucial in today's converged networking environment, how CSIDS improves the security on a network, and how to install and configure CSIDS.
Provides training for security analysts in areas of vulnerability and threat analysis. Includes instruction in the use of threat detection tool sets to perform security architecture analysis, and interpret results to mitigate vulnerabilities. Covers how to best handle security incidents.
Provides training for students who seek an overall understanding of cloud computing concepts and experience configuring cloud components. Includes a detailed overview of cloud concepts, Amazon Web Services (AWS) core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support. This course helps prepare students to pass the AWS Cloud Foundations Exam from Amazon.com.
Provides training for students who seek an overall understanding of designing distributed applications and systems in the cloud. Includes a detailed overview of designing and deploying scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems. This course helps prepare students to pass the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Architect Exam from Amazon.com.
Provides training for students who seek an overall understanding of how to provision cloud technologies, design cloud architectures, implement performance and security controls, and manage the overall tuning of cloud technologies. Covers cloud system operations such as high availability, deployment, storage, data management, networking, automation and optimization using Amazon Web Services. Aligns with Amazon Web Services System Operations Certification Exam. This course helps prepare students to pass the Amazon Web Services (AWS) SysOps Exam from Amazon Web Services.
Provides training for students who seek an understanding of Microsoft cloud fundamentals. Covers Azure services and resource subscriptions, storage, virtual machine management, virtual networks, active directory identities, core services, security and compliance, pricing, and cloud management tools. Aligns to current Microsoft Azure cloud certification.
Provides an overview of the architectural concepts and design requirements including cloud security, platform and application security, cloud operations and legal compliance. Emphasizes cloud security principles and practices.
Applied Cyberdefense Network Operations (ACNO) Courses
Examines the design and security of complex enterprise networks. Covers advanced routing, switching, and redundant architectures with an emphasis on applied cybersecurity. Develops student skills in securing local area networks (LANs), implementing Layer 2 defenses, configuring access control lists (ACLs), and deploying secure remote access using virtual private networks (VPNs). Explores wireless local area network (WLAN) security, network address translation (NAT), and troubleshooting techniques in modern enterprise infrastructures.
Introduces administration of Microsoft hybrid server environments that integrate on-premises Windows Server infrastructure with Microsoft Azure services. Covers identity services, virtualization, storage, networking, security, and hybrid connectivity. Emphasizes deployment, management, and troubleshooting of enterprise server systems in hybrid cloud environments.
Builds on foundational hybrid server administration skills and focuses on advanced management of Microsoft hybrid server environments integrating on-premises Windows Server with Microsoft Azure. Covers advanced identity services, networking, storage, virtualization, security, monitoring, and troubleshooting in enterprise hybrid infrastructures. Emphasizes operational reliability, performance, and secure administration of complex hybrid server environments.
Introduces the design, deployment, and management of enterprise virtualization technologies. Covers hypervisor architecture, virtual machines, virtual networking, storage integration, high availability, resource allocation, and operational management in data center and hybrid environments. Emphasizes platform-agnostic principles applicable across commercial and open-source technologies, supported by hands-on laboratory experience using enterprise virtualization platforms.
Examines foundational concepts in cloud computing. Covers core cloud terminology, shared responsibility, identity and access management fundamentals, basic networking concepts, and the purpose of key cloud services for compute, storage, and databases. Emphasizes secure configuration habits, cost awareness, and cloud governance basics. Employs guided labs to create and manage cloud resources, to review security settings, and to interpret basic monitoring outputs.
Prepares students to deploy, configure, secure, and manage cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure environments. Instructs implementation of identity management, networking, storage, compute resources, monitoring, and governance using industry best practices. Introduces the use of cloud-native artificial intelligence services to automate operations, analyze system telemetry, enhance security monitoring, and support intelligent decision-making in enterprise environments. Emphasizes secure configuration, cost optimization, high availability, and responsible use of AI tools in cloud administration.
Provides students with an overall understanding of designing distributed applications and systems in the cloud. Includes a detailed overview of designing and deploying scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant architectures, with attention to information assurance best practices to enhance security and support cost-aware design decisions. Reviews cloud tools and examine the responsible use of artificial intelligence features and tools that support cloud deployment, management, monitoring, and security operations.
Examines the design, configuration, and management of enterprise firewall and next-generation firewall security technologies. Covers firewall architecture, security policy design, network address translation, intrusion prevention, application-aware filtering, threat detection, and network segmentation across on-premises and cloud environments. Emphasizes secure policy implementation, operational management, and troubleshooting of enterprise firewall infrastructures using industry-standard platforms.
Develops hands-on skills to select, deploy, secure, monitor, and recover cloud database workloads. Employs guided labs for designing secure network boundaries for database services, implementing encryption and key management practices, managing identities, roles, and secrets, configuring high availability and disaster recovery, and validating operational controls. Emphasizes utilization of modern cloud database management systems and database administration, with comparative coverage of additional database platforms and service models. Instructs the use of command-line tools and infrastructure-as-code practices to provision and manage database resources and apply responsible, AI-assisted workflows to support query tuning, troubleshooting, and implementing best practices to security attainment.
Provides advanced instruction in penetration testing methodologies and authorized security assessment practices in enterprise environments. Covers structured engagement phases including reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, exploitation testing, post-exploitation analysis, and professional reporting. Emphasizes rules of engagement, legal and ethical considerations, risk evaluation, and remediation strategies. Requires extensive laboratory activities in which students design and document penetration testing engagements in controlled environments.
Prepares students for work in a security operations center by teaching security monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, and incident response workflows. Instructs students how to analyze real telemetry (logs, alerts, packet captures, and flow records), correlate events across data sources, and document findings using standard investigative methods. Incorporates hands-on labs to utilize common open-source security tools, and also virtual lab environments to simulate real-world incident detection, triage, escalation, and reporting.
Provides advanced instruction in identity and access management security within hybrid and cloud enterprise environments. Covers authentication protocols, multi-factor authentication, conditional access policies, privileged access management, and identity governance controls. Emphasizes zero-trust principles, policy enforcement, threat detection, and compliance requirements. Requires laboratory activities in which students configure and secure directory services and cloud-based identity platforms in controlled environments.
Prepares students to design, implement, and operate security controls in Microsoft Azure, with emphasis on identity governance, network protection, data security, security posture management, and security operations workflows. Trains students to configure and validate Azure security baselines using Microsoft Entra ID, Azure network security capabilities, data protection controls, and cloud workload protection with Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Guides students to perform cloud-native monitoring, threat hunting, and with responding to incidents using Azure security and logging tools to support detection, triage, containment, and reporting.
Provides advanced instruction in enterprise security architecture and secure systems engineering across hybrid, cloud, and on-premises environments. Covers integrated security solutions including cryptographic controls, network and system hardening, risk management frameworks, and incident response strategies. Emphasizes alignment of technical safeguards with organizational risk, compliance requirements, and operational resilience. Requires laboratory activities in which students evaluate, design, and deploy enterprise-level security controls in complex environments.
Prepares students to design, implement, and operate security controls in Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environments, with emphasis on identity governance, network protection, data security, security posture management, and security operations workflows. Instructs students to configure and validate security baselines using AWS identity and access management, network segmentation and filtering controls, encryption and key management practices, and cloud workload protection services. Guides students to perform cloud-native monitoring, threat hunting, and with responding to incidents using AWS security services and centralized logging to support detection, triage, containment, recovery, and reporting. Requires hands-on laboratories to use a controlled AWS environment and a virtual lab setting to simulate realistic enterprise scenarios to document findings and actions using standard security practices.
Develops applied skills for acquiring, preserving, analyzing, and reporting digital evidence from host devices, network environments, mobile devices, and cloud platforms. Guides students with proper evidence handling, chain of custody documentation, and forensic readiness in alignment with common legal and organizational requirements. Instructs students with proper techniques in collecting and analyzing artifacts from personal computers, servers, removable media, mobile operating systems, cloud service logs, and network traffic to reconstruct events and support incident response and investigations. Requires laboratory activities emphasizing forensically sound acquisition, integrity validation using cryptographic hashes, timeline reconstruction, and evidence based conclusions.
Provides advanced instruction in enterprise risk management and information systems audit within cybersecurity environments. Covers quantitative and qualitative risk assessment methods, development of risk registers, evaluation of technical controls, and assessment of compliance with governance frameworks and regulatory requirements. Emphasizes information technology audit methodology, policy development, control testing, and executive-level reporting. Requires laboratory and project activities in which students conduct simulated information technology audit engagements and present risk-based recommendations aligned with organizational objectives.
Prepares students for workforce entry by providing on-the-job learning to develop effective work habits, attitudes, and career awareness in paid or unpaid work experience that are related to the discipline. Requires the development and documentation of learning objectives and the completion of a paper, presentation, and/or project. Includes both workplace supervisor and faculty adviser advisor feedback and/or written evaluations.
- CNSE: Advanced Network Specialist, Certificate of Achievement
- CNSE: Technical Support Specialist, Certificate of Achievement
- CNSE: Windows Administration, Certificate of Achievement
- CNSE: Windows Engineering, Certificate of Achievement
- Cybersecurity Administration, Certificate of Achievement
- Cybersecurity Penetration Tester, Certificate of Achievement