Network & Internet Security Specialist
CDI College teaches the top internet security techniques and tools in its Network and Internet Security Specialist program. This program gives students a strong foundation in operating and implementing computer services, which are both growing areas in the IT industry. Students gain hands-on instruction on how to plan, support, administer, and secure networked computer systems and their users.
Students will also be prepared to write exams for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+, Network+ and Security+ certifications, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), and Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA).
Network administrator salary ranges vary dependant on experience, but skilled professionals in this area are well-compensated and in-demand.
“I decided on the Network and Internet Security Specialist diploma. During my practicum, I was able to put the skills I learned at CDI to use and gain valuable experience in the field that lead to a position with my employer.” - Bryan, B., Network and Internet Security Specialist Graduate, CDI College graduate
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Program Courses
The program outline below is for Alberta. Click here to see the outlines for British Columbia, Manitoba and Quebec.
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- This course focuses on the hardware and software operating systems that run today’s personal computers. Emphasis will be placed on commands, functions, and terminology through practical instruction in the installation, configuration, and upgrade of Windows operating systems. Students will also be given an in-depth look at the variety of computer hardware components and their related functions. Other topics to be discussed include installing, troubleshooting, and repairing PC hardware and operating systems.
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- This course builds and expands on the theory and skills gained in the preceding course: Introduction to Internetworking. Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices goes into more detail about network architecture, configuration and functionality. Students will learn the complexities of network protocols and networking technologies for both Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs). There will be greater emphasis on network implementation and configuration using Cisco-based technology. Students will perform a large number and variety of hands-on labs to reinforce the theory they learn.
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- This course looks at the planning, preparation, execution, and follow-up stages of an interview.
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- This course teaches the fundamentals of configuring, managing, maintaining and troubleshooting electronic mail services using Microsoft Exchange Server.
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- This course is a general overview of computers and computer terminology. It describes the hardware that makes up a computer system as well as the software that makes it functional and useful. Students learn about the user interface, common software applications and the Internet. The issues and challenges associated with using computers, such as ergonomics, privacy and security are also introduced.
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- This course is a study of the theoretical fundamentals, protocols and standards on which computer networks are based and an introduction to the practical implementation of common types of networks, including the hardware used for their functionality and the configuration procedures used for setting them up.
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- This course enables students to gain an understanding of the Linux operating system. Based upon the UNIX operating system, Linux has found a place among computer professionals as a stable and flexible platform for a variety of networking applications. Students learn about desktop environments that make it easy for them to configure Linux features and programs.
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- The Phase 2 Integration Project for the Network and Internet Security Specialist (NISS) and Network Administrator (NA) programs is a hands-on test of a variety of concepts presented throughout previous courses which focuses on the Windows Server, Windows and Linux operating systems.
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- The Phase 3 Integration Project for the Network and Internet Security Specialist (NISS) program is a hands-on test of a variety of concepts presented throughout previous courses which focuses on planning, implementing, administering, maintaining and troubleshooting networks using Cisco devices and Windows Server-based computer systems.
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- The Phase 4 Integration Project for the Network and Internet Security Specialist (NISS) program is a hands-on test of a variety of concepts presented throughout previous course, but focusing primarily on the courses taken in phase 4. It is an integration of not only the skills acquired in these courses, but also the technologies used in them.
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- The Phase 1 Integration Project is a hands-on test of a variety of concepts covered in previous courses. The student will be required to demonstrate skills as a PC and network technician as well as prove the ability to utilize information technology in a typical business setting.
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- This course provides an overview of the field of local area networking and internetworking. Students are introduced to the terminology, operating systems, hardware, and administration of various components of a computer network, including network topology, TCP/IP, the OSI reference model, and network security, among others. Students also learn and perform basic end-user functions and introductory administration operations of a network.
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- This course is designed to equip students with interpersonal skills identified by employers as essential for success in the professional world. Using a variety of instructional methods including case studies, group exercises, and discussion, students learn and practice key communication skills.
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- This course is designed to be an introduction to computer and network security. It teaches generalized security concepts without very detailed coverage of individual items. Some of the topics covered by the course include access control and authentication, communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography and operational/organizational security.
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- This course will introduce students to skills and concepts that will help them achieve personal, academic, and career success.
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- This course builds on the fundamentals of security in networks and focuses on the analysis of network security and the design of security features and strategies. Students learn how to design a secure network infrastructure to meet business requirements via lectures and hands-on labs. Topics include assembling the design team, modeling threats, and analyzing security risks.
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- This course covers the fundamentals of security in networks and focuses on the implementation of security strategies and the configuration, maintenance, monitoring and troubleshooting of the available security features. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on labs, students learn how to plan and deploy secure communications for wireless networks, and remote applications.
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- This course covers the topics necessary for students to be able to deliver secure and reliable networking services to organizations utilizing Microsoft network operating systems. Working via lessons and hands on labs, students learn how to install, manage, and troubleshoot the network protocols and services utilized in the network operating system.
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- This course provides the students with the steps necessary to plan, configure, and administer an Active Directory infrastructure. Topics include management methods for a large-scale network directory, group policies, active directory replication, and database maintenance.
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- This course builds upon the fundamentals of a network operating system and focuses on planning the strategies for deployment of networking components and services as well as on maintaining and troubleshooting them. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on labs, students learn how to plan and implement a secure network access infrastructure by configuring the connections for remote access clients, and manage and monitor network access.
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- This course covers the essential topics necessary to enable students to set up and support the server side of a network operating system. Students build real world support skills by working via lessons and hands-on labs to gain practical experience with installing, administering and troubleshooting a network server.
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- This course covers the essential topics necessary to enable students to set up and support the client side of a network operating system. Students build real world support skills by working via lessons and hands-on labs to gain practical experience with installing, administering, and troubleshooting a network operating system desktop environment.
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