- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
$217.93 - $222.30 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of XCSA 1102 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 68167
Dates
May 05 - Jul 11 Loading
- CRN 68167
- $217.93 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 05 - Jul 11 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
Hamidreza Talebi
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- For questions about this course, please contact the Program Assistant Franziska Sattler-Morrison at soepts@bcit.ca. Please include your BCIT student ID (if you have one). Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT.
Status
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of XCSA 1102 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 49698
Dates
Sep 29 - Dec 05 Loading
- CRN 49698
- $222.30 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29 - Dec 05 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- For questions about this course, please contact the Program Assistant Franziska Sattler-Morrison at soepts@bcit.ca. Please include your BCIT student ID (if you have one). Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current. 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).
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.