Course Overview
This course explores essential security defense concepts with a focus on FortiGate Firewalls. Students will learn about specific types of security attacks, how to work with the next generation of firewalls (NGFW). Students will learn what is new in NGFW and how they can use these technologies to secure the network. Hands-on activities include working with NGFW, and implementing VPN in different scenarios in a lab environment.
Prerequisite(s)
- Basic knowledge of networking, routing, and switching and OS.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$226.83
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Implement Firewall Policies
- Configure NAT
- Configure Firewall Authentication
- Configure Logging and Monitoring
- Understand Certificate Operations
- Configure Web Filtering
- Configure Application Control
- Configure Antivirus
- Identify IPS
- Implement SSL VPN
- Implement IPSEC VPN
- Data Leak Prevention
- Configure High Availability
- Configure VDOM
- Configure SDWAN
- Configure FSSO
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
Network Defense Essential (XCSA 1102) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Energy
- Cybersecurity Analysis for Network Administrators
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of XCSA 1102 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 49698
Dates
Sep 28 - Dec 04 Loading
- CRN 49698
- $226.83 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28 - Dec 04 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
Hamidreza Talebi
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This is a Distance & Online Learning course This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible).
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Winter 2027
Below is one offering of XCSA 1102 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 90075
Dates
Feb 01 - Apr 09 Loading
- CRN 90075
- $226.83 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 01 - Apr 09 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This is a Distance & Online Learning Asynchronous course This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible).
Confirmation
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Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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