Overview
The Cybersecurity Essentials for IT Professionals microcredential includes three 2-day workshops to learn how cyber crimes affect an organization, how to defend a network, and how to respond to a cyber attack. Classes include an introduction to the job of a cybersecurity professional, setting you up for further education to work in the field.
The first workshop, XFSC 7011, teaches the fundamental skills needed to design and maintain secure network environments. Topic include network security, intrusion detection.
The second workshop, XFSC 7021, introduces the concept of penetration testing and the usage of Kali Linux to provide security functions. Students will gain hands on experience with ethical hacking to evaluate the security of a network system.
The third workshop, XFSC 7031, provides an overview of the planning and implementation of contingencies in case of incidents and disaster.
Students will receive a badge for each course completed, and will receive the microcredential upon successful completion of all three workshops.
Entrance Requirements
Application processing
Ongoing throughout the year.
Recommended for success
To be successful in this program, students are recommended to have the following:
- English 12 or equivalent
- A diploma or two years of post-secondary education in computer science, and some knowledge of operating systems.
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants who will complete the program from outside Canada or who currently have a valid status in Canada other than study permit.
Study permit: International applicants accepted into this program are not eligible for a study permit.
Apply to program
Formal application to the microcredential is not required. Upon successful completion of the courses, email the program contact with your full name, student number, and mailing address to be issued a microcredential.
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information on domestic and international tuitions.
Courses
Class hours
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Program matrix
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| Required courses: | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| XFSC 7011 | Network Foundation | 1.0 | |
| XFSC 7021 | Network Security using Kali Linux | 1.0 | |
| XFSC 7031 | Incident Response and Disaster Recovery | 1.0 | |
| Total Credits: | 3.0 | ||
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Digital badge information
For information on how to obtain your course and/or microcredential digital badge, please review our Frequently Asked Questions page.Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
Program delivery
Online: This program is delivered fully online.
Program location
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