Course Overview:

A beginner-level cybersecurity course is designed for students with little or no prior background in the field of cybersecurity. It aims to explore the world of hackers and discuss the concepts and principles of hacking, including different types of hackers and how they actually hack. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, and real-world case studies, students will learn how cybercriminals and hackers attack systems or networks. This course will teach widespread attacks, such as Phishing, Brute force attacks, DOS and DDoS attacks, Bots and Botnets, and malware. Students will also learn about the different methods to protect their systems from cyberattacks, which include learning about Antivirus, firewalls, Encryption, and Authentication. This course will cover hacking, malware, firewalls, worms, phishing, encryption, biometrics, BYOD, and other cyber security.

Prerequisite:

  • The students must have completed grade 12 or equivalent education.
  • Must pass in-house designed entry exam covering basic math, algebra, and calculus (minimum score 60%).
  • Students from non-English speaking countries must pass the English Language Proficiency Test.
  • English Language Proficiency Test scores (IELTS – 6.0, TOEFL – 70, PTE – 45, CAEL – 70, CAE – 176, Duolingo – 110, Password – 6.5, and PTE – 61) are acceptable. 

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify key concepts and terminologies used in the fields of information and cyber security.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge of techniques used in hacking and how to prevent it.
  • Analyze different types of malware and their effects on computers and networks.
  • Evaluate the methods hackers employ to infiltrate systems.
  • Describe the process of identifying various malicious software such as malware, trojans and worms.
  • Recognize the characteristics of the enumeration phase of an attack and effective countermeasures.
  • Design effective prevention techniques for different types of cyber attacks.

Course Content & Topics:

Class 1: Introduction to Cyber Security
Class 2: Pros and Cons of Cyber Security
Class 3: Cyber Threat Landscape
Class 4: Cyber Security Risk Assessment
Class 5: Incident Response
Class 6: Business Cyber Security Problems
Class 7: Introduction to Cyber Security Tools
Class 8: Network Security Tools
Class 9: Cyber Security Techniques
Class 10: Introduction to Security Auditing
Class 11: Operating System Security
Class 12: Emerging Trends in Cyber Security
Class 13: Cyber Security Certifications

Final Exam: MCQs and a case study project

Credit Information:

  • Credits: 3

Duration:

  • 14 Weeks: 3 hrs/week

Course & Related Fees:

  • Domestic Students : $650 (Six hundred and fifty dollars)
  • International Students: $750 (Seven hundred and fifty dollars)

For a detailed breakdown, please refer to Policy #S-005A Cyber Security Diploma and Course Fee Schedule

Non-Refundable Fees:

  • Application Fee: $50.00/course (payable online and non-refundable)