Cyber Security Analysis

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Co-op type:

Optional

Skills students have at the start of co-op work term:

• Cisco CCNA-Security content - how to secure networks using Cisco Routers/Switches. 
• Securing networks using other IDS/IPS, UTM and other security appliances. 
• Penetration Testing Fundamentals: basic understanding of the tools and methods needed to conduct a proper security assessment of an organization. 
• Digital Forensics Fundamentals: basic understanding of the tools and methods needed to conduct a proper forensic investigation/eDiscovery of a security event/breach.
• Applied Cryptography: basic understanding of the tools, methods and applications of cryptographic capabilities to security mechanisms & controls.
• Cyber Incident Response Fundamentals: basic understanding of the methods needed to create and use an appropriate response plan when a cyber breach is detected.
• Security Law & Compliance: good appreciation of laws, regulations and standards are to be consulted/used in various regions and environments for achieving a strong security posture.
• Information Security Risk Management: good appreciation of risk management and threat-risk assessments for identifying what must be protected.
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: good appreciation of how to plan for the worst-case scenario(s) and how to proceed to recover. 
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Suggested job titles:

• IT Security Analyst
• Risk Assessment Officer
• Site Reliability Engineer
• Cyber Security Consultant
• Cloud Platform Security Governance
• Compliance Analyst
• Network Security Expert
• Incident Response Analyst