Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity - aka Information Systems Security - Computer and Networking Durham College

The Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity at Durham College, also known as the Information Systems Security - Computer and Networking program, is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge in the field of cybersecurity. This program prepares students to identify, analyze, and mitigate risks associated with IT security threats. The curriculum includes topics like network security, IT law, computer forensics, and ethical hacking. Practical exercises along with theoretical knowledge enable students to defend computer networks and systems from cyber attacks. The program aims to equip the students with problem-solving and decision-making capabilities crucial for careers in cybersecurity. Graduates can seek employment as network administrators, IT security consultants, and cybersecurity analysts. It is suitable for students who have a background in computer science or a similar field.

Durham College is a public university in Ontario, Canada, with two main campuses in Oshawa and Whitby. Durham College offers over 145[clarification needed] academic programs, including five honours bachelor degrees and nine apprenticeship programs, to around 13,600 full-time students.

The college opened on September 18, 1967, in Oshawa, with 16 portable classrooms, 14 staff and 205 students. It offerred courses in applied arts, business and technology. The college soon added courses in health sciences and adult training. By 1977, enrollment had grown to 1,250 students.[1]

The 1980s saw the construction of a new robotics lab and further expansion of facilities, and enrollment continued to grow to 2,700 by 1987.

In 1993, the college opened a secondary campus in Whitby, Ontario. It began to offer skilled trades and apprenticeships programs through the campus's Skills Training Centre.

In the early 2000's, the college established partnerships with York and Trent universities which allowed students to access university courses from the Durham College Oshawa campus. In 2003, a similar partnership was formed with Ontario Tech University. The college expanded its program offerrings to include over 100 full-time programs. Enrollment grew to over 7,100 students.

In the 2010's, the college continued to expand campus facilities and opened Suswaaning Endaajig, a centre for aboriginal students, and the Durham Chinese Canadian Cultural Centre.

In 2018, Durham College completed construction on a new building known as the Centre For Collaborative Education (CFCE). It houses several classrooms for health programs. The CFCE building replaced the Simcoe Building.