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Network Systems & Cyber Security

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Overview

Students enrolled in the Network Systems & Cyber Security program will study theory and practical development of network systems. The curriculum is based on industry proven labs and content to facilitate the development of technical skills and expand each student's knowledge of how internetworking is accomplished in today's world. We partner with industry leaders Cisco Networking Academy and CompTIA to provide online content for students to study throughout their time at York Tech. Students will also engage in practical cyber security defensive networking and system configuration during their senior year, and they will be expected to apply their experiences by managing some of York Tech's inter-classroom security devices.


For more insight into the Network Systems & Cyber Security program, listen to Kaya Overholtzer '18 talk about her time in Spartan Nation during an spisode of the Inside York Tech podcast.

Possible Certifications

  • Cloud+

  • CCNA

  • Linux+

  • IT Fundamentals 

  • NA-CIP

  • Security+

  • OSHA Certification

  • Network+

Career Opportunities

Below are the potential job opportunities for students graduating from this program. Foundational careers are those that can usually be obtained immediately after high school with the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech. Technical careers typically require the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech plus a two-year associates degree. Professional careers typically require the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech and a four-year college degree (or more).


  • Foundational Careers

    • Computer Support Specialist

    • IT Help Desk Technician

    • Network Technician

    • Cable Installer/Technician

    • Junior Network Administrator

  • Technical Careers

    • Network Administrator

    • Systems Administrator

    • Network Technician (Advanced)

    • Computer Network Architect

    • Cybersecurity Technician

    • IT Systems Specialist

    • Data Center Technician

  • Professional Careers

    • Network Manager

    • IT Manager

    • Solutions Architect

    • Cybersecurity Manager

    • IT Director

    • Network Security Manager

    • Chief Information Officer (CIO)

What to Expect

Students interested in this program will take courses in Computer Programming & Interactive Media, Computer Systems Technology, and Network Systems & Cyber Security for the first two school years. After sophomore year, students will apply for full-time entrance into one of the three programs, and they will be accepted based on merit and other criteria. Students who are not approved for their first choice will be assigned to one of the other two programs included in the rotation.

Uniform

Students at York Tech are required to wear a uniform at all times. While in their shop classes, they must wear the uniform designated by the program instructor. At all other times, students may wear their shop uniform OR York Tech apparel, which is sold through the School Store and the Fan Shop. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code. 


The specific uniform requirements for Network Systems & Cyber Security can be viewed below. All items that are hyperlinked must be purchased from the online store associated with the link. Items not hyperlinked may be purchased from any retailer. 


Required Items


Optional Items


*Some items sold in the Fan Shop, such as hats, may not be worn during school. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code.

How to Apply

More information about how to submit an application for York Tech's full-time high school programs can be found on the full-time admissions web page.

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