Course Overview
This badge introduces students to the role a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst plays in a Security Operations Centre (SOC). Students will examine various network protocols and services and explore their function on modern networks. Students will also learn about different virtualization hypervisors that run on modern computers and will install a hypervisor and virtual machine to allow exploration of network protocols and network services.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.0
Domestic fees
$444.61 - $453.67 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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:
- Install and manage virtual machines to create a safe home-lab environment
- Explain the role of a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst in an enterprise
- Analyze the operation of network protocols and services
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2022
Related Programs
Fundamentals of System and Network Attack Surfaces (XINC 2110) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Energy
- Cybersecurity Operations
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of XINC 2110 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 68471
Dates
Apr 25 - May 23 Loading
- CRN 68471
- $444.61 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 - May 23 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 | Online |
Duration
4 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class Saturday May 16th (Victoria Day Long weekend). For questions about this course, please contact the Prpogram Assistant 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.
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Status
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Fall 2026
Below is one offering of XINC 2110 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52172
Dates
Sep 12 - Oct 03 Loading
- CRN 52172
- $453.67 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
4 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This is a Distance & Online Learning course
Confirmation
Required
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Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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