Cybersecurity and Threat Management
Description
As digital innovation continues to rapidly advance, it is becoming increasingly difficult for organizations to keep up with the changing nature of cybersecurity threats.
With a shortage of cybersecurity professionals across Canada, this program was designed and developed with leading financial services organizations to meet the need for individuals with the specialized skills to secure, protect and defend mobile and network infrastructures, preventing fraud, data breaches and other vulnerabilities.
As a graduate of this Cybersecurity and Threat Management program, you will be equipped with cutting-edge best practices and skills in communication, information security, project management, problem-solving and more. The industry capstone project and optional work term will give you hands-on experience and position you for a career in one of the world's fastest-growing fields.
With a shortage of cybersecurity professionals across Canada, this program was designed and developed with leading financial services organizations to meet the need for individuals with the specialized skills to secure, protect and defend mobile and network infrastructures, preventing fraud, data breaches and other vulnerabilities.
As a graduate of this Cybersecurity and Threat Management program, you will be equipped with cutting-edge best practices and skills in communication, information security, project management, problem-solving and more. The industry capstone project and optional work term will give you hands-on experience and position you for a career in one of the world's fastest-growing fields.
Entry Requirements
Ontario university/college degree, college diploma, advanced diploma or equivalent in an area of Information Technology: computer engineering, software, hardware, networking or a related discipline.
Applicants with a degree or diploma in another discipline with demonstrated knowledge of IT Networking will be considered for Admission.
Applicants with significant related work experience that is the equivalent of the above may be considered for Admission. A relevant resume and references must be provided.
English proficiency at the postsecondary level.
Canadian citizens or permanent residents educated outside of Canada must provide a World Education Services (WES) or ICAS Canada credential evaluation.
Additional Information
If your credential is in a non-IT related discipline, the networking knowledge requirement can be fulfilled by successfully completing a networking introductory course such as DCF255 - Data Communications Fundamentals through Seneca Continuing Education.
Curriculum
Semester 1
CYT100 Information Security Principles and Policies
CYT115 Security Architecture; OS, Mobile and Network
CYT130 Ethical Hacking and Vulnerability Testing
CYT145 IT Security: Ethical and Legal Issues
CYT160 Security for Cloud and Internet of Things
CYT175 Data Analytics
Semester 2
CYT200 Communication Skills for Cybersecurity Professionals
CYT245 Threat Intelligence
CYT260 Project Management
CYT275 Authentication and Access Control
CYT215 IT Security Forensics
CYT230 Mobile Application Security Assessment
CYT300 IT Security Capstone Project
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview
- Institution: Seneca Polytechnic
- Program type: Graduate Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code:
- Delivery Method: Blended/Hybrid Learning
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.