Cybersecurity
Description
GC Flex: You can participate on campus (Barrie) or online during class or review course materials online later.
You prepare for careers involving the development, evaluation, and support of cybersecurity solutions. Building on previous educational experience, students learn to create cost-effective and secure computing environments. You develop the knowledge and skills to categorize, design, implement and integrate technical safeguards to ensure the security of information systems. Emphasis is placed on cultivating the interpersonal, organizational, technical, communication, and problem-solving skills applied to enhance the effective implementation of security in a business environment.
Cybersecurity admission requirements
Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree, or equivalent with a focus in computer science, computer engineering or computer networking, or equivalent professional work experience in computer networks, operating systems and programming.
Selection Process
Applicants will be asked to submit a current resume and letter of interest to the Program Coordinator. Academic and experiential learning of all applicants will be assessed.
Criminal Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check
Placement agencies require an up-to-date clear criminal reference check and vulnerable sector check prior to going out on placement. Students should obtain their criminal reference three months prior to placement; checks conducted earlier may not be considered current. As some jurisdictions require longer lead-time for processing, please check with the program coordinator to ensure you allow for sufficient turn-around time. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the completed document prior to placement start.
NOTE: A record of criminal offences, for which a pardon has not been granted, may prevent students from completing their placements, thereby affecting their ability to graduate.
Additional information
To be successful in this program, you are required to have a personal notebook computer prior to the start of the program that meets or exceeds the following hardware specifications:
Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree, or equivalent with a focus in computer science, computer engineering or computer networking, or equivalent professional work experience in computer networks, operating systems and programming.
Selection Process
Applicants will be asked to submit a current resume and letter of interest to the Program Coordinator. Academic and experiential learning of all applicants will be assessed.
Criminal Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check
Placement agencies require an up-to-date clear criminal reference check and vulnerable sector check prior to going out on placement. Students should obtain their criminal reference three months prior to placement; checks conducted earlier may not be considered current. As some jurisdictions require longer lead-time for processing, please check with the program coordinator to ensure you allow for sufficient turn-around time. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the completed document prior to placement start.
NOTE: A record of criminal offences, for which a pardon has not been granted, may prevent students from completing their placements, thereby affecting their ability to graduate.
Additional information
To be successful in this program, you are required to have a personal notebook computer prior to the start of the program that meets or exceeds the following hardware specifications:
- Intel or AMD x86 64bit with Virtualization Technology, minimum 4 cores, 6 cores or more recommended
- Minimum 16GB RAM
- 500GB SSD
- Additional operating systems, security tools, and software used in the program will be provided to the student upon commencement of the program.
Courses
Semester 1
NETS1015 Security Management
NETS1025 Network Security 1
NETS1026 Windows Systems Security
NETS1028 Linux Systems Security
NETS1035 Applied Cryptography
NETS1040 Security Operations and Analysis
Semester 2
NETS1032 Digital Forensics
NETS1034 Hacking Techniques and Exploits
NETS1037 Monitoring and Log Management
NETS1038 Application Security
NETS1039 Cloud Security
NETS1041 Incident Response
Co-op Work Term
COOP 1050 Information Systems Security Work Term
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Co-op Work Term
COOP 1050 Information Systems Security Work Term
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: Georgian College
- Program type: Graduate Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code: CYBE
- 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.