An Education That Sets You Apart
Managing Risk in the Information Age
Overview
The Internet has made it easier than ever for people to bank, shop, connect with others and find the information they need at any time. As Internet use among Canadians continues to increase, so too does online criminal behavior such as fraud and identity theft.
The Cyber Security Certificate Program provides graduates with the key concepts of information security, technical and practical job skills necessary to secure, protect and defend network infrastrustures and an organization's valuable data assets. Students will gain a broad understanding of cyber security concepts, industry best practices for information security and key security concepts to protect an organization against fraud, data breaches and other vulnerabilities.
The growing Internet security sector requires an in-depth understanding of cyber security issues, and fundamental Internet architecture and protocols. In addition, network security skills such as packet, vulnerability, exploit analysis, and cyber security research are also discussed. Graduates will develop highly marketable skills that are required in the rapidly emerging cyber security field.