Summer Youth Exploration: Computer Network Architecture and Security -

This exploration is taught in conjunction with Michigan Tech's School of Technology Computer Network and System Administration program

Students learn how to design and build their own computer network and learn how to protect computer devices from hackers and viruses.

Exploration Goals

  • Learn to design and implement a computer network architecture consisting of computers, hubs, switches, routers, and more.
  • Design, connect and monitor these devices in a networked setting.
  • Learn many of the tools needed to secure the network you have built to reduce the chance of your network being hacked.
  • Find out about and explore careers in these and related fields.