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Program Description
Cyber-crime is on the rise as we continue to shift towards a digital world, leading to the increasing need for Cybersecurity experts who can effectively combat these attacks. This program will provide the fundamentals needed to take on this challenge, a career in Cybersecurity. Key concepts covered include security fundamentals, organizational defense strategies, testing methodologies, forensic investigative tools, and vulnerabilities of wireless networks.
Certificate Requirements
Program Of Study
Students are required to print or save a copy of the Program of Study when beginning the program. This document contains critical details about program progression and graduation requirements specific to the academic year in which your program was started.
Click to access the Program of Study for the current academic year.
Students who began this program prior to the current academic year may contact the Centre for Professional and Part-Time Learning office at ppl@durhamcollege.ca or 905-721-3052 to obtain your Program of Study and graduation requirements.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be equipped to:
Career Options
Potential career and industry options may include:
Program Related Questions? Call 905.721.3052
If you are interested in applying for financial aid, please visit the Centre for Professional and Part-Time Learning OSAP Eligibility webpage.
Course | Title | Location/ Delivery Method |
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CFOR 1280 | Computer Forensics and Investigation | Online |
HACK 1281 | Ethical Hacking and Network Defense | Online |
CPSY 1280 | Operating Systems Security - Windows | Online |
SECT 1082 | Principles of Information Security | Online |
SECT 1285 | Wireless and Mobile Device Security | Online |
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