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Network Security Technician Diploma
Program Overview
Learn about system analysis and how to ensure network and system security with Robertson College Calgary’s Network Security Technician diploma program. You will gain an understanding of network operation, computer and Internet security, cybercrime and ways to combat cybercrime. You will also gain career-building skills such as communication, customer service, and career search strategies.- Learn about PC hardware and software concepts including installation, configuration and troubleshooting stand-alone PCs and networks
- Learn about the intrusion detection techniques used to discover intrusion attempts, how to respond to break-ins and assess the damage to the network
- Gain an overview of the field of information security including inspection and protection of information assets, the detection and reaction to threats, and examination of pre and post-incident procedures
- Be introduced to the fundamentals of cyber crime and be exposed to a variety of current computer-related crimes, cyber crime activities, methods, and tools
- Learn about Internet Security including the technologies, terminology and processes related to general, network and operating system security
- Examine the Linux operating system from the perspective of a system power user and administrator
- Learn to use Microsoft Windows applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Develop professional business skills necessary to communicate in a dynamic workplace
Careers
Opportunities exist for Network Security Technicians in organizations of all sizes and industries as:- Computer Network Technicians
- Network Administrators
- Systems Administrators
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