Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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Information technology and network infrastructure are targets for malicious activity on a regular basis. News reports about data breaches, security violations, privacy failures and other infrastructure failures highlight a growing threat to business and personal information. This one-year, full-time, graduate certificate program is designed to address this growing threat to our network infrastructure. It will provide students with the security background in network technologies, computing hardware, operating and protocols, to harden and further secure such systems from attack. Students will learn to identify threats through audits and supporting technical methods, as well as evaluate and develop appropriate policies to support a strong organizational security posture. This program offers skills that allow graduates to evaluate risk and design infrastructure solutions that keep a business’s code, data and network systems safe. Students benefit from specialized courses taught by highly qualified industry experts and as a result, should expect to have classes scheduled up until 8:00 p.m. Show less

Courses
Level 1
Course details
Conestoga 101
CON0101

Windows Infrastructure and Security
INFO8461

Linux Infrastructure and Security
INFO8471

IT Security Planning, Audit and Compliance
INFO8481

Network Security I
INFO8491

Fundamentals of Information Security
INFO8835

Level 2
Course details
Career Management
CDEV8132

Network Security II
INFO8501

Fundamentals of Computer Forensics
INFO8845

Virtualization and Cloud Security
INFO8855

Wireless and Mobile Security
INFO8865

Emerging Security Technologies
INFO8875

Program outcomes
Design and implement security solutions considering the affordances and limitations of the computer operating systems, networks, and software available.
Assess and apply security policies, standards, and regulations typical to an organization in the design and implementation of security solutions
Plan, implement, and evaluate security policies and strategies using project management principles to effectively respond to the needs of the organization’s information security requirements.
Outline the processes and procedures involved in the maintenance and deployment of security solutions.
Assess and test networked and virtualized IT systems with respect to security threats such as theft, damage, as well as alternation and/or interruption of services.
Install, configure and troubleshoot system and network enhancements to promote security in an organization.
Develop security strategies and processes for business communications that respond to the needs of all stakeholders.
Evaluate the effectiveness of a security system through security audits to identify and correct security issues.
Develop and deliver appropriate internal security documentation and training to ensure compliance with security policies.
Communicate security protocols, policies, and audit results and related documentation to any level of the organization.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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