Course details

The CIW Web Security series consists of one course, the CIW Web Security Associate and a corresponding CIW certification exam. Learners who possess additional security qualifications from third-party training providers can earn the higher-level, CIW Web Security Specialist and CIW Web Security Professional certifications.

Whether you are an experienced Web professional looking for advancement opportunities or just starting out in a career in Web technologies, CIW professional certifications will help you reach your goals. Becoming a certified CIW Associate, CIW Specialist or CIW Web Development Professional can help you reap great rewards. Many individuals have experienced greater success in their careers after enrolling in CIW courses and earning the CIW Qualifications.

Whichever level of expertise you aim for, you can demonstrate to employers that you have the technical skills and knowledge to manage and protect the security of online data, from a single computer to an entire corporate network.

The CIW Web Security Associate course teaches you how to secure your network from unauthorized activity. This course teaches you about security principles, such as establishing an effective security policy, and about the different types of hacker activities that you are most likely to encounter. individuals with these security skills can pursue or advance careers in many aspects of online and network security.

Entry Requirements

  • The CIW Web Security Associate course is for individuals who want to know how to secure networks from unauthorised activities. individuals with these security skills can pursue or advance careers in many aspects of online and network security:
  • Target Audience includes: Network Server Administrators, Firewall Administrators, Systems Administrators, Application Developers, IT Security Officers.
  • Learners should possess Internet & Networking knowledge equivalent to what is presented in the CIW Web Foundations
  • Web Security Associate builds upon this foundational knowledge to give learners the skills and knowledge to manage and protect the security of online data, from a single computer to an entire corporate network.

Module Units

  • What Is Security?
  • Elements of Security
  • Applied Encryption
  • Types of Attacks
  • Recent Networking Vulnerability Considerations
  • General Security Principles
  • Protocol Layers and Security
  • Securing Resources
  • Firewalls and Virtual Private
  • Networks
  • Levels of Firewall Protection
  • Detecting and Distracting Hackers
  • Incident Response

Assessment

  • Follow the instructions on Pearson VUE's site for details on registering for exams. You may also register in person at any authorised Pearson VUE testing centre.

Consider some of the Benefits you can earn with CIW JOB-Role Certifications:

  • Gain the skills to secure your network from unauthorized activity; implement access control lists, operating system hardening and firewall technology; personalize your network security system; ensure proper user authentication; protect network operating systems; and respond to and report hacker activity.
  • Gain exemptions for third-party qualfications
  • Obtain the skills and qualifications to succeed in your career.
  • Validate and specialise in defined job-role skills.
  • Add industry-recognised standard qualfications to your résumé.
  • Increase your salary and job responsibilities.
  • Distinguish yourself and earn advancement within your organisation.
  • Keep your skills up-to-date in the evolving technology world.
  • Get started today and take control of your future success.
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Dorset College

Dorset College has been an established provider of Academic, Professional and Career focused cThierses for over 30 years. They have a long standing reputation for excellence in Education, based on over thirty years experience providing programmes with clearly defined career paths and excellent academic progression. Thier graduates work in many of the leading industries in Ireland and abroad.

At Dorset College They offer a student centred learning experience and take pride in the successes of Thier Graduates. They offer a wide range of full and part-time programmes to meet the needs of learners at all stages in their lives and career. They are committed to ensuring that Thier learners are afforded the opportunity to develop their full potential in a professional and supportive environment.

“They provide you with the opportunity to build yThier qualifications through a career path that meets yThier interests and aspirations in yThier chosen profession”

Programmes are delivered in a dynamic environment by a highly qualified and experienced team of professionals. They have a strong focus on the provision of industry accredited programmes with good career and job prospects as Theyll as offering the ideal platform for academic progression. They provide excellent facilities and support to learners to enable them to achieve their goals. They focus on small class sizes and quality of education.

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