Cyber Security Certificate
Program Description
Cyber Security Program Design
- Design and develop an effective cyber security strategy.
- Communicate security standards, policies and procedures.
- Align cyber security to the enterprise mission and manage programs through business cycles.
- Establish metrics to evaluate program effectiveness.
- Get closer to the coveted ISACA CISM certification.
Cyber Security Incident Management
- Understand hacking techniques, including malware, viruses and phishing.
- Develop response plans and procedures to deal with cyber security threats and attacks.
- Integrate response plans with disaster recovery plans and business continuity plans.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Cyber Security Risk Assessment, Treatment, and Reporting
- Risk Management – Foundational concepts of information risk management and compliance.
- Information Security – Differentiate the relationship between IT, cyber security, and enterprise risk management.
- Risk Reporting – Analyze and assess IT and enterprise risks.
- Stakeholder Communication – Apply the management and monitoring of identified risk items and determine its applicability to the business.
Cyber Security Third Party Risk, Compliance, and Emerging Risks
- Governance – Explain enterprise governance and governance, risk, and compliance tools;
- Compliance – Explain and apply various security and compliance.
- Privacy – Explain privacy frameworks applicable to the organization.
- Risk Management – Explain how risk ties with other lifecycle processes within the organization and analyze risks outside of the business.
Cyber-Security Diploma
Course Curriculum
Introduction to Computers
This course teaches students about the fundamentals of an operating system along with application software including word processing and spreadsheets. Students will learn about the Internet, popular Web browsers, email and antivirus software.
PC Computer Service: Hardware
and Software
This course introduces students to various hardware components that make up a computer system. Students develop a systematic approach to troubleshooting hardware.
This course covers the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of operating system software and application software packages. Student will also learn about the security issues involving software installations.
Scripting and Programming
This course introduces students to programming, data types and flow control. Students will learn the basics of design concepts and will learn about the distinction between interpreted and compiled languages.
Server Installation and Storage
This course covers the installation, configuration and storage of Windows Server 2016. Students will learn to perform installations and to network storage systems. This course delves into cluster servers management and virtual machine management with Microsoft Hyper-V (formerly Windows Server Virtualization).
Linux Fundamentals
Linux system installation and support is covered in this course along with Linux scripting, processes and scheduling. Students will learn to compile and install software on a Linux system. Students will learn to configure graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and use Linux commands to perform a variety of tasks.
Directory Infrastructure and Computer Science Cryptology.
This course covers computer cryptology that focuses on secrecy, authentication and integrity. Students are introduced to algorithms used for cryptographic key generation, digital signing and confidential information sharing.
Internet Communication
This course covers the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol stack suite. Students will learn about IP and protocols for address resolution, routing and Internet control. Telnet and file transfer are also covered in detail.
Cisco Networking – Routing & Switching
Students learn about building, configuring and troubleshooting Cisco devices, router and switches, as well as implementing IP Address schemes. Students will have hands on experience with Catalyst switches, routers, and Cisco Packet Tracers.
Computer Network and Security
This course looks at network and computer security and the implications if it is compromised. Students will learn to detect security threats and thoroughly identify the sources of the security threats. Methods to detect and neutralize network and system security threats are covered in this course. Security disaster recovery is also covered in this course.
Fundamentals of Cyber Security
This course provides the students with an introduction to the field of cyber security. Students will learn fundamental concepts of cyber security defence and securing the perimeter and local network. This course will teach students to identify vulnerabilities and the plan to counteract to mitigate the risks.
Security Analysis
Students of this course will learn about the roles and responsibilities of Cyber Security Specialists. The course covers the tools and tactics that the Cyber Security Specialists use to manage security threats, security intelligence collection and situational protocols.
Practicum
Students will gain practical and hands-on experience to apply the knowledge and skills learned in class to real-world experiences in a professional capacity during their practicum placement.