Information Technology Program Area
Information Assurance and Security Certificate
(78 hours)
Demand for technical security and information assurance professionals has risen dramatically in recent years due to a variety of factors including changes to Canada's privacy laws, the need to protect and certify data in light of increased attacks by worms, electronic virus, and spy-ware usage. This four course series is core to understanding Information Assurance issues and methodology such as what is "Information Assurance", and how is data verified and encrypted, what safeguards should be taken. The data you are trying to protect, and what is a proper incident response to an attack or security breach.
UPON COMPLETION OF THIS PROGRAM YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
- Understand the basic concepts of security, legislation, threats, policies, procedures, security management issues
- Understand key concepts of encryption
- Understand the concepts of counter measures, safeguards
- Understand the strategic, conceptual and pragmatic approach to incident response
REQUIRED COURSES:
Information Assurance & Security (78 Hours)
- Information Assurance & Security Level 1 - Information Security Management
- Information Assurance & Security Level 2 - Cryptography & Encryption
- Information Assurance & Security Level 3 - Safeguards & Countermeasures
- Information Assurance & Security Level 4 - Incident Response
To apply for this program or for more information, please contact by email Cathy Domke or by phone 204.982.1156.