Introduction
Program Details
Program Code: 3664
School: School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science
Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Program Type: Graduate Certificate program
Program Length: 1 year/ 2 semesters
Start Date: Fall, Summer
Location: Online
Program Overview
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Centennial College's Cybersecurity program is a one-year graduate certificate offering designed to address the industry's increasing demand for well-educated security professionals in the public and private sectors.
This School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science program will educate you on how to protect computers, applications, and networks from unauthorized and malicious users or software. It will cover the key cybersecurity concepts of cryptography, cyber forensics, and network security in addition to topics such as mobile network security, cloud security, and ethical hacking techniques and tools. This Cybersecurity program will also address supporting concepts of information system security that are integral parts of cybersecurity.
To enhance your applied learning experience, you'll learn current IT security tools, policies, and techniques that were established in collaboration with the College's industry partners.
Program Highlights
After graduating from our Cybersecurity program, students with a bachelor's degree have the opportunity to join a Master's degree program in Cybersecurity and IT Security offered at the university level.
The program courses are conveniently offered in the evenings for students concurrently pursuing a career in the IT field.
Program Outline
Semester 1
Semester 2
CBER-701 Information Systems Security
CBER-702 Communication Networks
CBER-703 Cyber Forensics
CBER-704 Cryptography & Network Security
CBER-705 eCommerce and Web Security
CBER-706 Mobile Network Security
CBER-707 Cloud Security
CBER-708 Ethical Hacking/Penetration Testing
CBER-709 Cyber Attack and Defense
CBER-710 Capstone Project
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
Evaluate and recommend innovative cybersecurity strategies that provide secure solutions for organizational processes and applications.
Optimize the effectiveness of information security in a business environment through risk mitigation, and auditing of information systems.
Design and implement vulnerability assessment procedures to find and solve existing security issues in a network through monitoring and analyzing different attackers’ tactics, strategies, and techniques.
Design and implement cybersecurity solutions and protocols in compliance with current security policies, ethical standards, and industry regulations.
Implement and evaluate security policies and strategies by collaborating in cybersecurity projects as a multidisciplinary team member/leader to deliver effective security solutions to the clients.
Communicate security protocols, policies, and audit results and related documentation to any level of the organization.
Resolve security issues of the communication networks using a top-down approach through analyzing overall networks and their interconnected components.
Develop and apply strategies for personal, career, and entrepreneurial growth to enhance work performance and maintain currency with the industry.
Career Options, Academic Pathways, and Partners
Companies Offering Jobs
Cybersecurity graduates are in demand across a number of sectors and organizations including financial services, insurance companies, healthcare, retailers, and governments.
Career Outlook
Cybersecurity Consultant
Network Security Specialist
Operations and Security Management
Incident and Threat Manager
Systems Architect
Risk Analyst
Risk Manager
Forensic Analyst
Education and Training manager
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Advanced College diploma or Bachelors degree in computer science, Computer/Electronics/Communication Engineering, IT or related discipline OR Diploma with relevant work experience
Additional Requirements
English language proficiency
