Network and Security Architecture

*Domestic applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons and Convention refugees.
A part-time, online version of this program is available
The Network and Security Architecture program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students with the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand work experience within their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of some Network and Security Architecture students before even graduating!
For more information regarding co-op, please check out our co-op page or contact the Co-op Office at coop@fanshawec.ca to connect with a consultant.
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Network and Security Architecture program have the education and high-level skills needed to protect the systems that run our networks and economy. Job titles for graduates may include:
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduate employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Network and Security Architecture program:
Network Security Architect
An expert in information security with extensive experience in secure system design and engineering.
Security Architect
Analyze software designs/implementations and resolve software security issues.
Information Security
Lead a team responsible for setting strategic and tactical direction to protect an organization’s information.
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
1. Design an enterprise network by applying knowledge of networking and routing protocols.
2. Perform network monitoring, analysis and troubleshooting to determine efficient and secure operations.
3. Develop a security architecture plan to incorporate both perimeter and endpoint security controls and devices to provide layers of security.
4. Design multi-site enterprise operating system infrastructures using a security architecture framework.
5. Design a centrally managed wireless network topology that can accommodate remote sites incorporating current security standards.
6. Design and implement a virtualization and cloud computing focused infrastructure specifically addressing security risks associated with incorporating virtualization into an organizations infrastructure.
7. Deploy servers to host web applications, focusing on securing the server and web from identified security risks.
8. Identify and plan IT services that support business goals and objectives, and explain specific activities directly related to the delivery and support of the services.
Clive Wright
Test | Score |
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TOEFL iBT | 88 |
IELTS Academic | Overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands |
CAEL | Overall score of 70 with no score less than 60 in any of the four bands |
PTE Academic | 59 |
Cambridge English | Overall score of 176 with no language skill less than 169 |
ESL4/GAP5 | Minimum grade of 80% in Level 9, 75% in Level 10 |
Duolingo | Overall score of 115, with no score lower than 95 |
Level 1 | ||||
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
SRTY-6002 | Securing Networks | 4 | ||
This course will study the theory and procedures required to secure a network from the edge inward. This will provide the students with the skillset to enhance network security to meet consistently changing requirements. | ||||
INFO-6080 | Securing Servers | 4 | ||
In this course, students will learn how to harden servers, implement encryption, manage identities and secure network traffic at the OS level on a large scale. This course will explore in depth other features such as Identity Manager, Certificate Authority, Advanced Threat Detection, Log Analysis, Policies, and File Services. | ||||
SRTY-6003 | Securing the Edge 1 | 4 | ||
This course will study the theory and procedures required to secure the edge of a network from potential internal and external threats. The course will provide the students with the skillset to configure and enhance network security to meet consistently changing requirements. | ||||
INFO-6070 | Network Management | 3 | ||
In today's technology driven environment end users just want to get work done and networking is an integral part of that effort. This course focuses on managing networks and the network protocols that enable them to function and how they are used to transmit data between senders and receivers. | ||||
INFO-6076 | Web Security | 4 | ||
This course will delve into the current scripting and computer languages used by modern web clients and servers, with a focus on the programming methodologies used to prevent exploitation of web security vulnerabilities. | ||||
ACAD-6002 | Graduate Success Strategies | 1 | ||
This course presents and helps to develop some of the skills required to achieve academic and career success for graduate students. Areas of focus include college resources, study skills, and time management among other skills. The importance of Academic Integrity will be a main focus. | ||||
COOP-1020 | Co-operative Education Employment Prep | 1 | ||
This workshop will provide an overview of the Co-operative Education consultants and students' roles and responsibilities as well as the Co-operative Education Policy. It will provide students with employment preparatory skills specifically related to co-operative education work assignments and will prepare students for their work term. |
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.