Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate

About this programme

This program is currently unavailable. We encourage prospective students to check back periodically for updates on when the program will be offered again. Prospective students interested in technology and cybersecurity-related career pathways are encouraged to explore our Computer Engineering Technician program. Program availability varies by academic year. Refer to the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) for Domestic Students or OCAS International for the most up-to-date availability. Applications open in October prior to the next academic year. This 2-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity prepares graduates to take on exciting and challenging positions within organizations that increasingly have realized their need to secure information. This program takes a hands-on approach through lab activities, project work, and case study analysis. The program combines technical skill-building on topics that include ethical hacking, network security, incident response, forensics, and cloud security. This curriculum will further broaden students’ leadership skills in the areas of risk analysis, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity law and ethics. Students will also gain real-world experience through a co-operative education work term. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to efficiently manage security in an organization through the application of cybersecurity controls designed to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover. Graduates will also be prepared to attain certifications including: CompTIA Security+ and PenTest+,