Networking & Cyber Security Hybrid E-Degree

Note: This program is enrolling for Fall 2026.

Secure the Future. Defend What Matters.

In a digital-first world where every organization depends on secure networks and protected data, the demand for skilled networking and cybersecurity professionals continues to grow. The Networking & Cybersecurity Hybrid E-Degree at Lake Area Tech prepares you to defend systems, secure infrastructure, and respond to real-world threats using industry-standard tools and technologies.

This program blends online coursework with hands-on, in-person lab experiences, giving you the flexibility of an e-degree while ensuring you gain the practical skills required in high-stakes security environments.

Real-World Training With Purposeful On-Campus Experience

Networking and cybersecurity require direct access to state-of-the-art, industry-based equipment that cannot be fully replicated in a virtual environment. Because of this, students in the hybrid e-degree should expect to spend approximately 50 percent of their time on campus during scheduled school hours completing required lab work.

Online coursework delivers theory, demonstrations, guided instruction, and assessments, while on-campus lab sessions focus on configuring networks, securing systems, responding to threats, and working with enterprise-level hardware and software.

How Does the Networking & Cybersecurity Hybrid E-Degree Work?

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What You’ll Learn

You’ll develop the technical and analytical skills employers demand, including:

• Network Configuration and Administration using Windows, Linux, Cisco, AWS, and more
• Cybersecurity Defense and Attack Prevention, including firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection
• Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing using industry-standard tools
• Cloud Security for modern cloud-based infrastructure
• Advanced Industry Certifications, including Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Generalist, CompTIA Security+, and AWS Cloud Security
• System Administration and Security for physical and virtual environments
• Network Programming and Database Security to protect critical systems and data

Career-Ready Outcomes

Graduates of the hybrid e-degree are prepared for roles such as:

• Network Administrator
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Ethical Hacker or Penetration Tester
• Cloud Security Engineer
• IT Security Consultant
• Systems Administrator

Your Pathway to a Specialized 4-Year Degree

After completing the two-year hybrid e-degree, students may transfer credits into specialized four-year programs. Areas of continued study may include advanced cybersecurity, ethical hacking, cloud computing, digital forensics, data science, or enterprise security architecture.

Lake Area Tech’s transfer agreements make it easier to build on your foundation and pursue advanced expertise.

Why Choose Lake Area Tech?

• Hybrid e-degree combining online instruction with required on-campus labs
• Approximately 50 percent of time spent in hands-on lab environments
• Industry-recognized certifications built into the curriculum
• Small class sizes and expert instructors
• Strong career services and industry partnerships
• State-of-the-art labs and modern technology facilities

Transferology

Curious how your classes will transfer? Use Transferology to find out which courses transfer, how they apply toward your degree at another college, and explore your transfer options with confidence.