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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Due to the increasing complexity of computer transactions and society's increasing dependence on eCommerce, as well as the proliferation of computing devices, the computer security field has become a high profile and rapidly growing, industry. Work in this field is constantly evolving and leads to a range of career options, from positions that require a high level of technological sophistication to higher-level management positions. This graduate certificate program will be attractive to graduates of software development programs, who will then learn the application security and networking skills needed to access entry level positions offered by a wide range of software development companies. Students will learn to secure software applications, including networked, web and mobile applications, against threats by malware and hackers. These skills will be augmented with management skills so that graduates will also be able to access careers as corporate security analysts and managers. Students benefit from specialized courses taught by highly qualified industry experts and as a result, should expect to have classes scheduled up until 8 p.m. Show less

Courses
NON CO-OP
CO-OP
Level 1
Course details
Conestoga 101
CON0101

Operating System Security Models
INFO8571

Secure Network Administration
INFO8581

Network Components and Monitoring
INFO8591

Fundamentals of Cryptography
INFO8601

Cyberlaw, Ethics and Privacy
INFO8621

Software Application Security I
PROG8271

Level 2
Course details
Web and Wireless Security
INFO8561

Information Security Management
INFO8611

Information Security Project
INFO8631

Enterprise Application Security
PROG8281

Software Application Security II
PROG8291

Malware and Hacking
PROG8301

Program outcomes
Remediate vulnerabilities in software applications based on security threats assessment and testing.
Design and develop security solutions for business processes and applications in order to protect business resources.
Develop plans to incorporate security into the software development process and integrate emerging technologies safely into new software products or computer systems
Develop policies and procedures that protect the property and privacy of the clients, owners, employees and other stakeholders of an organization
Evaluate the effectiveness of a security system through security audits to identify and correct security issues.
Develop and deliver appropriate security training to ensure compliance with security policies.
Communicate security, protocols, policies and audit results and related documentation to any level of the organization.
Develop asset management and risk management plans to protect the physical, and intellectual properties of an 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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