Protect company networks and data as a cybersecurity specialist
Cybersecurity program
Focus on practical information security topics and strategies. Benefit from field trips and industry guest speakers. Get hands-on experience on your co-op work term.
Program information
Program description
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Barrie |
| Winter 2026 | Barrie |
| Summer 2026 | Barrie |
Tuition and fees
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Work-integrated learning
- This program includes a co-op work term component where you’ll gain experience in a workplace related to your field of study.
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What are the admission requirements for the Cybersecurity program?
Cybersecurity admission requirements
What career paths can I take in network and information systems security?
Your Cybersecurity graduate certificate gives you many career opportunities
The need for organizations to build and maintain secure network and information systems has created demand for skilled computer and network systems security specialists. Chief Information Officers and Information Technology Managers charged with the need to plan and implement security controls and infrastructure to protect information systems will increasingly require the skills of security specialists. Career opportunities may be available in both public and private sector organizations including the financial sector, health care, education and more. Graduates may gain employment as administrators, technicians, security analysts or penetration testers.
Flex MORE. Study Cybersecurity part-time
What courses are included in the Cybersecurity graduate certificate program?
Course overview
12 Program Courses
1 Co-op Work Term
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Cybersecurity program outline.
- NETS 1015 – Security Management
- NETS 1025 – Network Security
- NETS 1026 – Windows Systems Security
- NETS 1028 – Linux Systems Security
- NETS 1035 – Applied Cryptography
- NETS 1040 – Security Operations and Analysis
Your course delivery method(s)
Hybrid
This program has a hybrid delivery method. Some parts are online and other parts are delivered in person. You’ll need to come to campus for part of your program.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
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