Security Fundamentals

Course code ITOP 1105

Credit 2.0

Length 30.0 hours

Course outline View

In the course students will learn about network security concepts, threats and vulnerabilities, the concept of least privilege, and server hardening. Students will have the opportunity to install and maintain Windows updates, and firewalls, and implement group policy protections.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention System (IDS), Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
    Principle of Least Privilege (POLP)
    Hardening
    Encryption - certificates (public, private, certification authority/chains)
    HTTPS Transport Security
    Vulnerabilities and threats
    Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) Triad
    Viruses
    Roles, access control, and permissions

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

Additional information

Prior learning is assessed through a written and practical challenge exam.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.