Mr. Frank Mann

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Cisco Networking Academy at Worcester Technical High School

During the student's senior year, technical training will specialize in Network Security and overall security processes. As with existing courses offered in the Networking Academy Program, the focus of these courses will be hands-on experience for students.

Through their related theory classes, Information Support Services and Networking (ISS&N) students will complete a schedule that follows the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer's (MCSE) certification requirements. The MCSE credential is for IT professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows platform and Microsoft Windows Server System. Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems.

The Network Security courses will have a particular emphasis on:

Security policy design & management
Security technologies, products & solutions
Firewall and secure router design, installation, configuration & maintenance
AAA implementation using routers and firewalls
VPN implementation using routers and firewalls
IDS implementation using routers and firewalls

I am available Thursday afternoons starting at 1:45 PM for any student that needs extra help. Please give me prior notice in case of a conflict.

Syllabi Shop Week Senior Year

1829: CCNA Security

The Cisco® CCNA® Security course is designed for Cisco Networking Academy® students seeking career-oriented, entry-level security specialist skills. Target students include IT professionals who want to enhance their core routing and switching skills and students enrolled in technology degree programs at institutions of higher education. CCNA Security provides a next step for CCNA Discovery students who want to expand their CCNA-level skill set to prepare for a career in network security.

Syllabi Academic Freshman Year

1820: Client Operating Systems

Course 1820: Client OS will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure successful configuration of the IT Pro tools and productivity applications that ship with Windows 7. Students will focus on six main areas: maintenance and optimization tools, media applications, productivity applications, notebook computers, mobile devices, and Tablet PCs. Same as Configuring Windows 7 Client (MCTS) 70-680 materials.

Syllabi Academic Sophomore Year

1821: SERVER & NETWORK OS

This instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure and troubleshoot a Windows Sever 2008 network infrastructure. Students will learn to implement and configure secure network access and implement fault tolerant storage technologies. Students will gain an understanding of the network technologies most commonly used with Windows Server 2008 and IP-enabled networks. Students will also learn how to secure servers and maintain update compliance. Same materials as covered in Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure 70-642.

Syllabi Academic Junior Year

1822: SERVER DIRECTORY SERVICES

This instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed environment, implement Group Policies, perform backup and restore, and monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory related issues. Same materials as Configuring Windows 2008 Active Directory 70-640.

Syllabi Academic Senior Year

1823: SERVER APPLICATIONS & SUPPORT

This instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot a Terminal Services (TS) environment. The course focuses on configuring of TS core functionality, licensing, Gateway, and Web Access. The students will also learn to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot an Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 Web Server in Windows Server 2008. Same materials as Configuring Applications in Windows 2008 Server 70-643.

Senior Q2-Q3: Linux +

This course is intended for students who want to learn about the Linux operating system and prepare to pass the Linux+ certification exam from CompTIA (Powered by LPI). It does not assume any prior knowledge of Linux and is geared toward those interested in systems administration as well as those who will use or develop programs for Linux systems. The course provides comprehensive coverage of topics related to Linux certification, including Linux distributions, installation, administration, X-Windows, networking, and security.