IT SECURITY SPECIALIST Training

IT Security Specialist School Training

Program Benefits

Security breaches are an increasing thread to business and technology systems.

Recent indicators report the following alarming statistics:

• According to the Trend Micro Inc., PC viruses cost businesses as much as $55 billion in damage in 2003.
• The Computer Security Institute (CSI) reports that 78% of its respondents to a 2003 survey experienced "frequent" attacks via their Internet connections.
• The CSI study reported also that 75% of companies have acknowledged a financial loss due to a security breach.
• According to the Comp TIA survey, organizations have reported 19.7% fewer security incidents when at least 25% of their staff received IT security training.
• Based on the Griggs Anderson/Gartner Group report, security Investments resulted in an average annual savings of $426,000 per organization.

The IT Security Specialist training program at Career Institute of Health & Technology focuses on network infrastructure security solutions. This course offers in-depth coverage of the most important areas in computer and network security.

Besides the IT traditional network infrastructure, our students will also learn how to install fiber optics. Current high speed Internet network is based on Fiber Optics that is linked via fiber backbone.

The IT Network Security program is offered to students without any experience in the IT industry and also for IT professionals that want to acquire new skills. For students with IT background, we offer a fast track program option that will allow them completing the training sooner.

Hands-On Training

Nobody beats Career Institutes of Health and Technology for the "real on the job" training. Our hands-on training is designed to help you acquire skills that you need quickly and in depth. Our instructors share their real world experience and practical solutions. Everything you learn is practical, relevant, and up-to-the-minute.

During the class you will practice your new skills under the guidance of an expert instructor and learn how to solve real world challenges like those you will face later on at work. Armed with this practical experience, you can take full advantage of your skills and apply them towards your professional career.

IT Security Specialist

(1200 Hours)

The IT Security Specialist training covers a range of security related issues, from the basics to the most advanced skills in developing and implementing policies and practices that combat real-world security challenges. In our class you will build entire network system from scratch and then, perform extensive trouble shooting simulations. You will also gain the knowledge and skills how to defend your network against viruses, hackings, and Spam attacks, and also how to design and configure a cost effective security solutions.

This class will also introduce you to the Cisco network infrastructure where you also will be provided with skills to manage various network Cisco devices.

This training is designed to cover the following areas of the network security:

• IT Security
• VPN (virtual private networks)
• Intrusion Detection Systems Content Filtering safeguards
• Firewalls
• Viruses, Worms & Trojans
• Wireless Communications
• Fiber Optics Installations

Our Security Specialist training program covers various pc operating systems along with hardware, fiber optics, wireless network infrastructure and much more.

In the class you will gain skills about transmitting data using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). You will also learn about firewalls that are the first line of defense in any system security strategy. You will learn how to install and configure them.

The IT Security Specialist program can prepare for the following IT certifications:

• A+
• Networks+
• Security+
• CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Associates)
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
• CFOI (Certified Fiber Optics Installer)