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Certificate in Cybersecurity

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FORMAT: ONLINE, VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

UWindsor’s Certificate in Cybersecurity covers fundamental topics in cybersecurity or information security. Learners will participate in engaging online classes to understand threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities, the architecture and design of a system, effective implementation of security solutions, incident response and governance, and risk and compliance. Upon completion of the certificate, learners will be able to investigate a network and create a report recommending steps to mitigate threats, attacks and vulnerabilities.

Content of this certificate is mapped with the CompTIA Security + curriculum for those who are interested in pursuing the certification.

Courses are non-credit, and can be taken individually, or complete both Cybersecurity I and II to receive a Certificate in Cybersecurity.

Schedule: Wednesdays, May 10 - June 28, 2023 | 5:30pm-8:30pm


Course Description

Cybersecurity I – Introduction to Systems Security is part one of two of the Cybersecurity Certificate. This online course covers fundamental topics in cyber security or information security. Learners will participate in live interactive classes to understand threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities and the architecture and design of a system.

Content of this course is mapped with the CompTIA Security + curriculum for those who are interested in pursuing the certification.


Learner Outcomes

Topics:

Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities

  • Analyze potential indicators to determine various types of threats, attacks and vulnerabilities
  • Explain the techniques used in penetration testing

Learners will actively participate in online classes and complete a combination of assignments. Learners will be assigned a grade of "complete or incomplete" upon completion.

Architecture and Design

  • Explain the importance of security concepts in an enterprise environment and cloud computing
  • Recognize secure application development, deployment, and automation concepts including authentication and authorization design concepts

Learners will actively participate in online classes and complete a combination of assignments. Learners will be assigned a grade of "complete or incomplete" upon completion.


Fee: $650 + HST

UWindsor Staff, Students and Alumni are eligible for a discount. Email continue@uwindsor.ca for the discount code.

Schedule: Wednesdays, September 20 - November 8, 2023 | 5:30pm to 8:30 pm

Fee: $650 + HST


Course Description

Cybersecurity II – System Implementation is part two of the Cybersecurity Certificate. This online course covers effective implementation of security solutions, incident response and governance, and risk and compliance. Upon completion of the class, learners will be able to investigate a network and create a report recommending steps to mitigate threats, attacks and vulnerabilities.

Content of this course is mapped with the CompTIA Security + curriculum for those who are interested in pursuing the certification.


Learner Outcomes

Topics:

Implementation

  • Demonstrate an understanding of implementing secure mobile solutions, identity and account management controls and public key infrastructure
  • Apply host or application security solutions and create secure network designs
  • Demonstrate an understanding of installing and configuring wireless security settings
  • Write reports analyzing a vulnerability of a system and apply cybersecurity solutions to the cloud and implement cybersecurity resilience

Operations and Incident Response

  • Use the appropriate tools to assess organizational security
  • Summarize the importance of policies, processes, and procedures for incident response and organizational security
  • Use digital forensics to respond to an incident using appropriate data sources, mitigation techniques and controls to secure the environment

Governance, Risk and Compliance

  • Explain the importance of applicable regulations, standards, or frameworks that impact organizational security posture
  • Identify privacy concepts and risk management processes in relation to security

Learners will actively participate in online classes and complete a combination of assignments. Learners will be assigned a grade of "complete or incomplete" upon completion.


Class Materials

Fee: $650 + HST

UWindsor Staff, Students and Alumni are eligible for a discount. Email continue@uwindsor.ca for the discount code.

 

Course Details

Schedule: 

Cybersecurity I: Wednesdays, May 10 - June 28, 2023 | 5:30pm-8:30pm
Cybersecurity II: Wednesdays, September 20 - November 8, 2023 | 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Fees: 

  • Certificate in Cybersecurity: $1,170 + HST
    • Includes Cybersecurity I and II
    • Cannot be used with any other discount

Or, register for courses separately:

  • Cybersecurity I: $650 + HST
  • Cybersecurity II: $650 + HST (Note: Cybersecurity I is a prerequisite)

UWindsor alumni, staff and students are eligible for a discount on individual courses. Please contact continue@uwindsor.ca for the appropriate discount code. 

Class Materials

Prerequisites: In order to ensure you are academically prepared, it is expected that you have:

  1. Successfully completed Grade 12 or equivalency
  2. Successfully completed one grade 12 math or equivalency
  3. English Language Proficiency
  4. Basic computer skills or course completion in fundamental computer applications such as Word

Note: Individuals who wish to take Cybersecurity II must have a prerequisite of Cybersecurity I.

Proof of completion may be requested for any of the above.


 

Instructor: 

Instructor Dr. Adel Abusitta

Adel Abuitta, PhD

Dr. Adel Abusitta is a Cybersecurity professional whose research is focused on Malware (or malicious software) Analysis, Cloud Computing Security, and Internet of Things (IoT) Security. Dr. Abusitta works on the design and implementation of new methodologies, techniques, and models that allow early detection, prevention, and mitigation of cyber-attacks. He published many research papers and journal articles in top Cybersecurity and Privacy venues. Recently, he has designed a comprehensive data-driven cybersecurity framework that allows automatic, robust, and sustainable analysis of malware. He received several awards, including Best Paper Award and Best Presentation Award. Dr. Abusitta is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Windsor. Before Joining the University of Windsor, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at McGill University where he worked on designing and implementing AI-powered Data Analytics for Discerning Malware Intend, in collaboration with Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC). Previously, Dr. Abusitta served as a Data-driven Cybersecurity Researcher and Consultant at Institute for Data Valorization (IVADO). He has mentored graduate students and helped them develop innovative and practical research ideas in topics related to machine learning security and privacy. Besides, he worked with IVADO's industrial partners on finding best practices for synthesizing sensitive data and achieving privacy-preserving machine learning without compromising accuracy. Dr. Abusitta received Ph.D. in Cybersecurity from the University of Montreal.  

This class is offered through D2L Brightspace and Microsoft Teams. Learners will require access to a computer with high-speed internet access.

All class materials can be accessed through Brightspace. The virtual class will be held in Microsoft Teams.  A link will be provided through email.  In order to access class materials and the virtual classroom you will have to activate your UWinID.

Please activate your UWinID as soon as possible. If you have any issues, please contact continue@uwindsor.ca.

Brightspace works best with Google Chrome. You can also use Firefox or Safari. It is suggested that you avoid using Internet Explorer. Feel free to review the Brightspace system requirements.

 

  • This program is eligible for the OSAP Micro-credential application (OSAPMC).
  • Participants must be registered into the program prior to applying for OSAPMC.
  • Participants are obligated to pay their fees in full, or decide to withdraw at least one week prior to the course start date should they not receive OSAPMC.
    • If this is the case, email continue@uwindsor.ca immediately to withdraw and request a refund.
  • Register for this program accordingly to allow ample time for your application to be processed. It takes approximately 10-15 business days for the OSAPMC application to be processed.

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