Network & Cybersecurity

Upon graduation from our networking and cybersecurity program, you will have gained hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge in the following areas: 

1. Understand the fundamental principles of cybersecurity and its importance in modern digital environments.  
2. Identify and classify different types of cyber threats and attacks. 
3. Recognize the significance of access control and authentication mechanisms in maintaining information security. 
4. Understand the fundamental principles of computer networks, including networking protocols, topologies, and the OSI model. 
5. Understand the fundamental principles of cybersecurity management, including risk assessment, governance, compliance, and security frameworks. 
6. Recognize the principles of wireless networking, including various wireless standards, security protocols, and site survey considerations.  
7. Explain the importance of network documentation, network monitoring tools, and performance optimization techniques. 
8. Understand the fundamental concepts of cryptography, including encryption, decryption, and key management. 
9. Explain the importance of cryptographic protocols in ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and authentication in various digital environments. 
10. Demonstrate the fundamentals concepts of Linux operating system. 
11. Identify common threats and vulnerabilities that can compromise the security of operating systems. 
12. Explain the significance of OS patch management, vulnerability assessment, and security auditing in maintaining a secure operating environment. 
13. Understand the common web and mobile application security threats and vulnerabilities, including SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), and more. 
14. Familiarize with various security testing methodologies and tools, such as Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and manual code reviews, to identify and remediate application security weaknesses. 
15. Understand and Apply technics for vulnerability management and practical processes to mitigate attacks and vulnerability. Identify and Apply various Security controls of CISCO, FORTINET, Palo Alto. 
16. Grasp the essentials of securing IoT devices, including firmware updates, secure boot, and secure communication channels, to prevent IoT-related security breaches. 
17. Familiarize with the principles of mobile security, including secure mobile app development, mobile device management, and mobile threat defines. 
18. Familiarize yourself with wireless network security risks and weaknesses, including weak encryption protocols (e.g., WEP) and how they can be exploited. 
19. Understand the process of preparing a comprehensive penetration test report, documenting findings, and providing actionable recommendations for security improvements. 
20. Recognize the legal and regulatory considerations relevant to incident response and recovery, including data breach notification requirements and chain of custody procedures for digital evidence. 
21. Understand the fundamentals of digital forensics, malware analysis, and other investigative techniques used in incident response to identify the source, scope, and impact of cybersecurity incidents. 
22. Familiarize with the fundamentals of memory forensics, network forensics, and mobile device forensics, and their role in digital investigations. 
23. Understand the principles of digital forensics and data acquisitions, including the legal and ethical considerations involved in handling digital evidence. 
24. Recognize the importance of incident response and crisis management in cybersecurity, and the steps involved in handling cyber incidents effectively. 

Students looking to enroll in the Networking & Cybersecurity program must first meet the following prerequisites:    

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent OR    
• Mature Student Status (18 years of age or older) AND    
• Successful completion of Entry Assessment Test