“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., CDI College Graduate
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.
Prerequisites
- High school diploma V
- Successful admission test
To graduate, students must obtain the required pass mark in each course.
This program is 55 weeks in length.
Job Opportunities
- Network Administrator
- Network Security Specialist
- Network Associate
- Technical Suppost Specialist
Network and Internet Security Specialist - LEA.AE
Also offered in Manitoba as Network & Internet Security Specialist - AB and MB At:
WinnipegProgram Courses
The program outline below is for Quebec . Click here to see the outlines for Alberta and Manitoba.
Term 1
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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 goes over the basics of computer hardware and software, and covers working with the Windows operating system to manage files and folders and customize the desktop, creating documents, and using the Internet for communication and research. Identify Computer Components. Use the Windows Operating System. Use MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Conduct Research On the Internet. Use E-mail. Send and Receive Files Over the Internet.
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- Subject: Understand Microcomputer Operation. Identify and Describe Various Computer Hardware Components. Analyze and Troubleshoot Hardware and Software Problems.
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- Subject - Understand Network Models, Standards and Protocols. Identify and Describe Network Hardware, Cabling and Topologies. Plan and Implement LANs and WANs. Upgrade, Maintain and Troubleshoot Networks. Understand Network Security.
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- Subject - Integrate All Previous Learning. Complete Set
Up and Configuration of a PC and Network Hardware and Software. Troubleshoot the PC and Network Environment.
- Subject - Integrate All Previous Learning. Complete Set
Up and Configuration of a PC and Network Hardware and Software. Troubleshoot the PC and Network Environment.
Term 2
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- Subject: 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; Customer Service Skills, Interpersonal Relations, Customer Service and Technical Help.
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- Subject - Install and Configure Windows XP Professional. User and System Management and Administration. Network and Interoperate with Other Systems. Optimize and Troubleshoot Systems.
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- Subject - Plan Server
Hardware, the Network and Active Directory Security. Install and Configure Windows Server 2003. Administer Users and Resources. Manage Remote Access, Internet and Network
Inter-operability. Monitor, Optimize and Troubleshoot Systems.
- Subject - Plan Server
Hardware, the Network and Active Directory Security. Install and Configure Windows Server 2003. Administer Users and Resources. Manage Remote Access, Internet and Network
Inter-operability. Monitor, Optimize and Troubleshoot Systems.
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- Subject - Use Linux Commands and File Editors to Work with Files and Directories. Work with Shells, Jobs, Processes and the System Environment. Communicate with Other Linux Users and Systems. Install and Administer Systems.
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- Subject - Integrate All Previous Learning. Compare Operating Systems. Set Up and Configure Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and Linux Operating Systems. Set Up a Multiboot Environment. Administer and Troubleshoot Users and Services Running on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and Linux.
Term 3
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- Subject - Communication Skills, meetings, teamwork, conflict management, presentations.
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- Subject - Identify and Describe the DOD and OSI Reference Models. Identify TCP/IP Protocol Suite Components Implement IP Addressing and Subnet Masks. Understand Name Resolution and TCP/IP Naming Services. Navigate the Cisco IOS Interface. Perform Basic Operation on Cisco Routers and Switches.
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- Subject - Understand Layered Internetwork Communication, Protocols and Standards. Plan and Design Internetworked LANS and WANS. Work with the Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS). Implement and Manage Cisco Routers and Switches. Understand and Implement Access List Security.
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- Subject - Implement, Manage and Monitor DNS and DHCP Services. Implement, Manage and Monitor Remote Access and VPNs (Virtual Private Networks).Implement, Manage and Troubleshoot Network Security. Implement, Manage and Troubleshoot IP Routing.Implement, Manage and Troubleshoot NAT and Certificate Services.
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- Subject - Plan, Assign and Troubleshoot IP Addressing. Plan a Name Resolution Strategy. Plan IP Routing and Internet Connectivity. Plan Server Clustering. Plan the Security of a Network Infrastructure. Design a Public Key Infrastructure. Secure Network Communications and Servers.
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- Subject - Implement and Administer Active Directory. Plan Active Directory Security and Administrative Delegation. Plan, Implement and Manage Group Policy. Manage Software on the Network. Maintain and troubleshoot Active Directory. Plan and Perform Upgrades and Migration to Windows Server 2003.
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- Subject - Integrate All Previous Learning. Plan and Design a TCP/IP Network. Implement a Windows 2003 Network and Active Directory Infrastructure.
Term 4
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- Subject - Recognize Security Threats and Ramifications. Identify Sources of Security Threats and Major Areas of Vulnerability. Detect and Neutralize System and Network Security Threats. Implement Security Protection Procedures, Practices, Utilities and Devices. Explain Methods of Security Disaster Recovery.
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- Subject - Plan and Configure an Authentication Strategy. Plan and Configure an Authorization Strategy. Deploy and Troubleshoot Security Templates. Harden Computers for Specific Roles. Plan and Deploy a Patch and Update Management Infrastructure. Install, Configure and Manage Certificate Services. Plan, Configure and Troubleshoot IPSec. Plan and Implement Security for Wireless Networks. Deploy, Configure and Manage SSL Certificates. Secure Remote Access.
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- Subject - Create a Conceptual Design for Network Infrastructure Security. Design the Logical Infrastructure. Design the Network. Infrastructure for Physical Security. Create a Security Design for Management and Maintenance of the Network. Create a Security Design for Basic Network Functions. Create a Security Design for Wireless Networks and Web Servers.
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- Subject - Plan and Perform an Installation of Exchange Server 2003. Manage a Mixed Exchange Server 5.5/Exchange Server 2003. Environment. Configure Clients for Exchange Server 2003. Configure, Manage and Secure Services on Exchange Server 2003.
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- Subject - Integrate All Previous Learning. Design a network Security Solution Based on Requirements in a Given Scenario. Install and Configure a Network Environment Using Windows Server 2003, Exchange Server 2003 and a Windows XP Client. Implement and Test the Designed Security Solution on the Installed Network.
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- This program includes a practicum component consisting of 8 weeks of work at a job site. This practicum work experience is a mandatory diploma requirement and the business organization does not pay for the services of the student during the practicum.