Cybersecurity Certificate
Cybersecurity Certificate
The Cybersecurity certificate is suitable for entry-level positions in the computer science or information technology fields, senior system managers or system administrators, or technical professionals looking to broaden their skill set or transition into security from adjacent fields such as criminal justice, business and finance, or healthcare. Practical examples of recent security breaches will be discussed (such as recent high profile attacks at Sony, Target, and other corporations) to illustrate applications of the course materials. Course material fulfill curriculum requirements from the U.S. government and the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), including required topics for training security professionals under the Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation Program established by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA). The course also covers all key areas of the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge, among others [1]. Although the certificate assumes no prior experience in cybersecurity, recommended prerequisites include familiarity with introductory programming principles and data networking; there are no specific computer language prerequisites for this certificate. The Networking prerequisite can be fulfilled by enrolling in Data Communication & Networks, CMPT 306.
The three courses in the Cybersecurity Certificate are:
This course deals with security concerns in the rapidly evolving world of mobile and wireless devices for the home and workplace. Students will explore the wireless network infrastructure, along with wireless LAN (WLAN) security threats and auditing tools. Students will gain experience with WLAN implementation, management, and countermeasures, rogue access points, fingerprinting mobile devices, and the unique challenges of implementing WLAN security policies. Case studies using both iPhone and Android platforms will be discussed.
This course deals with security concerns in the rapidly evolving world of mobile and wireless devices for the home and workplace. Students will explore the wireless network infrastructure, along with wireless LAN (WLAN) security threats and auditing tools. Students will gain experience with WLAN implementation, management, and countermeasures, rogue access points, fingerprinting mobile devices, and the unique challenges of implementing WLAN security policies. Case studies using both iPhone and Android platforms will be discussed.
This course deals with security concerns in the rapidly evolving world of mobile and wireless devices for the home and workplace. Students will explore the wireless network infrastructure, along with wireless LAN (WLAN) security threats and auditing tools. Students will gain experience with WLAN implementation, management, and countermeasures, rogue access points, fingerprinting mobile devices, and the unique challenges of implementing WLAN security policies. Case studies using both iPhone and Android platforms will be discussed.