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Image Technology is evolving every day, which leaves corporations, individuals, and organizations vulnerable to security threats. With Sheridan's Cyber Security - Defensive Micro-Credential, learn the fundamental skills needed to protect your business, users, and networks. 

Be on the defense to protect your business.
 

Program Delivery

This program is delivered via online (asynchronous) classroom. 

What are Micro-Credentials?

Micro-Credentials certify an individual’s achievements in specific skill sets and differ from traditional credentials, such as degrees or diplomas. They are shorter, personalized, and enables employment in specific roles. At the end of this program, you will receive an official document credential from Sheridan Continuing & Professional Studies. 

Program Description

The need for experts with knowledge in cybersecurity is rapidly increasing with the evolution of technology. The massive migration to work-from-home and the recent number of high profile data breaches are leaving corporations, organizations, and individuals vulnerable to malicious online activity. Enter Sheridan's Cyber Security - Defensive Micro-Credential. The need for cybersecurity professionals has never been higher, and thus, those with skills to defend computer networks has become an invaluable need. 

By the end of this program, students will be able to:

  • Create defensive networks based on industry and trends 
  • Monitor and respond to malicious activity within computer networks
  • Understand security policies and procedures and how effective (and ineffective) plans can safe (or cave) your organization 
  • Conduct forensic and incident response investigations after a breach 
  • Implement security compliance to protect infrastructures 

Be on the defence to protect your business. Enrol today. 

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact our Opportunity Centre at caps@sheridancollege.ca or 905-874-4440.

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Program Details


Classes offered: 3
Classes required for completion: 3
Mandatory Classes: 3
Elective Classes: 0
Contact the Program Operations Specialist at toma.hussain@sheridancollege.ca
Classes in this 'Cyber Security - Defensive' program may be taken in any order.
 

Courses Available for this Program

Cybersecurity Fundamentals (INFO70240) : Mandatory
You will explore several aspects of the cybersecurity industry and its practices, including procedure and policy management, cybersecurity history, common attac ......(more)
Defensive Security 1 (INFO70243) : Mandatory
Are you looking to expand your skills to detect and respond to a cyber incident? In this course, you will examine the components of an incident response program ......(more)
Defensive Security 2 (INFO70244) : Mandatory
This dynamic course offers an extensive exploration into critical areas of defensive cyber security, such as threat hunting, digital forensics, cyber auditing, ......(more)
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