Description
This one-year program is ideal for those looking to becoming familiar with all aspects of cyber security such as blockchain, big data and the IoT (Internet of Things). This program is powered by CompTIA, giving you the knowledge to build a solid foundation towards the Security+ certification.
This program qualifies for Second Career funding.
Duration: Full-time Academic: 24 weeks in-class 12 weeks co-op
Total length: 51 weeks including scheduled breaks
Start Dates: Blended Learning May 2, 2022; September 6, 2022
Class Time: Daytime
What you'll learn
- Learn to use tools such as Cryptool, Wireshark, Zenmap, nmap, Burp Suite, Snort, TCPdump, OpenVAS and OSSIM
- Learn Python programming language, SQL, Hyper-V, mobile simulator/emulators to perform cybersecurity lab experiments
- Assess risks to determine how security policies and protocols can be improved by studying computer systems and networks
- Anticipate information security risks and implement new ways to protect organizations' computer systems and networks
- Handle computer communication across multiple operation systems
- Respond to security alerts and uncover and fix flaws in computer systems and networks
- Utilize technologies to perform or prevent cyberattacks of various types
Graduates of this diploma can consider career opportunities under NOC 2171 which includes positions such as:
- Informatics security analyst
- Systems security analyst
- Security administrator
- Security software developer
- Cryptographer
Curriculum
Curriculum for this course
11 Lessons
MODULES
9 Lessons
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Computer Networks
- Communications, Operating Systems and Data Management
- Programming Languages for Cybersecurity
- Concepts and Practical Implication of Encryption
- Information Security in the Cyber World
- Penetration Testing
- Hackathon
- Work Placement
