Diploma in Cybersecuirty Specialist Co-op

1. Introduction to Cybersecurity

This module is designed to give you basic knowledge of the cyber world. This module will enable you to understand the principles of cyberattacks, the darknet, hackers’ motivations and various advanced technologies.

2. Computer Networks

This module will review the structure of personal computer basic concepts in data communications, the 7 layers model, working with SERVER 2016, remote and direct access as well as Virtual Private Network (VPN).

3. Communications, Operating Systems and Data Management

This module focuses on advanced computer communications topics such as monitoring and analyzing network traffic, operating systems (with an emphasis on Linux and Windows), data archives and management development (including Structured Query Language (SQL) and mobile cybersecurity).

4. Programming Languages for Cybersecurity

This module covers web technologies and basic HTML development. In addition, you will learn Python code development and basic programming with Python.

5. Concepts and Practical Implication of Encryption

This module will focus on the technology of cryptography and the techniques, limitations and problems commonly encountered. It covers the theory and application of methods available to secure information, computers and networks, as well as legal issues to do with cryptography.

6. Information Security in the Cyber World

In this module, you will learn several topics. First, you will become familiar with various types of scans such as networks, sites, computers and vulnerabilities for attacks. The second part of this module will cover weaknesses in information security (hardware, software and infrastructure) and data and cyber protection technologies, tools and leading companies.

7. Penetration Testing

This module is designed to provide you with the basic skills to conduct and build penetration testing infrastructure that includes all the equipment needed such as hardware, software, network infrastructure and tools.

8. Hackathon

This module will cover tactics for managing and synchronizing a multiplayer cyber event: SOC, NOC, ISP, MSSP and using communication strategies as a tool to manage and prevent a crisis during cyberattacks.

Graduates of this certificate can expect career opportunities under NOC 2171 which includes positions such as:

1. Information Systems Analyst
2. Systems Security Analyst
3. Computer systems analyst
4. Informatics consultant
5. Informatics security analyst
6. Information systems business analyst
7. Information systems quality assurance (QA) analyst
8. Information technology (IT) consultant
9. Management information systems (MIS) analyst
10. Systems auditor
11. Systems consultant
12. Systems security analyst