Network Security Diploma
This diploma has been revised and is now offered through a partnership with Winnipeg Technical College (WTC). WTC brings a wealth of knowledge to our students with state-of-the-art CISCO Labs and integrated hands-on approach to learning.
This diploma provides a balanced training approach between hands-on practical experience with the theoretical and conceptual nature of IT security. Graduates will have an in-dept knowledge of various protocols, network standards and designs.
Many options for transferring of credits and credentials exist for this one-of-a-kind program. Please contact either UWinnipeg DCE at (204) 982-6633 or WTC at (204) 989-6500. You can also fill in the form to the right and someone will get back to you within one business day.
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Objectives
- Understanding of network theory and Internet security applications
- Ability to organize and design security policies
- Ability to protect and construct secure networks
- Ability to detect and counterattack possible threats
- Understanding of hardware components
Career Opportunities for Graduates
- Security specialist
- Network administrator
- Internet server administrator
Required Courses
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the area of network & information security. The course provides the conceptual foundation for more advanced topics covered in later IAS courses. In this course, students are exposed to basic concepts such as the context of information security, legislation, threats, policies, procedures, security management issues, and risk management and assessment. The course is designed to be conceptual in nature and provides limited hands on experience in working with many of the concepts presented.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the area of cryptography and encryption and how it relates to network security. The course will cover the key concepts of encryption and examine how they apply to the network environment and eBusiness in general. The benefits and drawbacks of encryption will also be discussed.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the concepts of counter measures, and safeguards such as remote access controls, firewalls, intrusion detection systems and virtual private networks. The prerequisite for the course is successful completion of the IASC level 1 & 2 courses. The course is designed to be conceptual in nature and provides limited hands on experience in working with many of the concepts presented.
The student will be introduced to the methodology surrounding incident response, response escalation, and forensic evidence collection. The course will cover the processes and procedures involved with IR, and provide students with practical hands-on training related to response escalation and forensic evidence gathering.
The focus of this course is on learning the fundamentals of networking. Students will learn both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding basic networking as networking and the Internet affect people differently in different parts of the world.
Human versus network communication are examined to see the parallels between them. The two major models, OSI and TCP/IP that are used to plan and implement networks will be introduced.
Students will gain an understanding of the "layered" approach to networks and examine the OSI and TCP/IP layers in detail to understand their functions and services. They will also become familiar with the various network devices, network addressing schemes and, finally, the types of media used to carry data across the network.
Offered at Winnipeg Technical College.
The primary focus of this course is on routing and routing protocols. The goal is to develop an understanding of how a router learns about remote networks and determines the best path to those networks.
This course includes both static routing and dynamic routing protocols. By examining multiple routing protocols, students will gain better understanding of each of the individual routing protocols and a better perspective of routing in general. Learning the configuration of routing protocols is fairly simple. Developing an understanding of the routing concepts themselves is more difficult, yet is critical for implementing, verifying, and troubleshooting routing operations.
Offered at Winnipeg Technical College.
The primary focus of this course is on LAN switching and wireless
LANs. The goal is to develop an understanding of how a switch
communicates with other switches and routers in a small or mediumsized
business network to implement VLAN segmentation.
This course focuses on Layer 2 switching protocols and concepts used
to improve redundancy, propagate VLAN information, and secure the
portion of the network where most users access network services.
Switching technologies are relatively straightforward to implement;
however, as with routing, the underlying protocols and algorithms are
often quite complicated.
Offered at Winnipeg Technical College.
The primary focus of this course is on accessing wide area networks
(WAN). The goal is to develop an understanding of various WAN
technologies to connect small to medium-sized business networks.
The course introduces WAN converged applications and quality
of service (QoS). It focuses on WAN technologies including PPP,
Frame Relay, and broadband links. WAN security concepts are
discussed in detail, including types of threats, how to analyze network
vulnerabilities, general methods for mitigating common security
threats, and types of security appliances and applications.
The course then explains the principles of traffic control and access
control lists (ACLs) and describes how to implement IP addressing
services for an Enterprise network, including how to configure
NAT and DHCP. IPv6 addressing concepts are also discussed.
During the course, students will learn how to use Cisco Router and
Security Device Manager (SDM) to secure a router and implement
IP addressing services. Finally, students learn how to detect,
troubleshoot, and correct common Enterprise network
implementation issues.
Offered at Winnipeg Technical College.
Students will be prepared for specialized job roles in voice technologies
such as voice technologies administrator, voice engineer, and voice
manager. It validates skills in VoIP technologies such as IP PBX, IP
telephony, handset, call control, and voicemail solutions.
Offered at Winnipeg Technical College.
The goal of this course is to develop a detailed understanding of network security principles as well as the tools and configurations available. The world interacts and shares ideas using a network built on IP services. Security is a constantly growing requirement and as a result, network applications and services must be available and secure.
Offered at Winnipeg Technical College.
IT projects are often beset by impossible deadlines, difficult
stakeholders, unproven technologies and ever changing requirements.
IT project managers have responded by adopting best practices
from other industries and by developing IT specific methods. This
purpose of this course is to introduce students to the fundamentals
of project management for IT professionals. The course blends
project management and system development theory and practice to
demonstrate how project management principles are applied in the
delivery of information technologies. An emphasis is placed on the
areas of project management of most interest to IT professionals. This
course also briefly introduces students emerging areas and topics of
current interest to IT project managers.
"Ethical hacking" is defined as the use of hacking skills for defensive
purposes. Hackers want to know how things work and are always
taking a critical view about what they learn. Ethical hacking is about
doing this with a defensive mindset and is not just about attacking.
Ethical hackers put their outcomes to good use and help improve
security in the process.
Ethical hacking develops your critical thinking and troubleshooting
skills and requires a willingness to look at technology from unusual
perspectives. Experimentation is critical.
The objectives of ethical hacking are not to cause mischief or to
seize control of what does not belongs to us. Rather the objectives
are to look for ways to protect organizations’ assets and facilitate
improvements.
Offered at Winnipeg Technical College.
Students will be provided with opportunities to develop a rich
understanding of how technology materials are structured, and how
to structure technology learning opportunities by weaving subject
area outcomes and technology outcomes into workable classroom
applications
Offered at Winnipeg Technical College.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to digital forensics
techniques, tools and scenarios. In this course, students are exposed
to basic concepts such as evidence acquisition, processing and
retention, Canadian and American legislation issues regarding digital
forensics. The course is designed to be conceptual in nature and
provides limited hands on experience in working with many of the
concepts presented
