Cyber Security (Co-op)

*Domestic applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons and Convention refugees.
Through hands-on lab activities, case study analyses, and research projects, you’ll enhance your information security understanding and develop your interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. This program will also include three co-operative education work placements to further enhance all of those skills.
You’ll begin by exploring foundational topics in our cyber security courses, including information security, ethics, network management/analysis, programming and scripting, operating systems, and database management. Building on those foundational topics, the curriculum will also develop your skills in the areas of risk analysis, cryptography, vulnerability testing, access control implementation, and security audit performance.
Upon completion of the program, you’ll be able to proactively implement critical infrastructure and sound security practices in any organization to mitigate cyber threats and respond quickly to security breaches on sensitive information.
Laptops are used both in and outside the classroom to simulate the increasingly mobile nature of the business world. Click here for information about laptop requirements for this program.
The Cyber Security program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students with the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand work experience in their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of some Cyber Security students before even graduating!
For more information regarding co-op, please check out our co-op site or contact the Co-op Office at coop@fanshawec.ca to connect with a consultant.
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Cyber Security program will gain the professional, research, assessment, analytical, and evaluation skills needed to excel in various jobs, including:
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduate employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Cyber Security program:
Cyber-Security Software Developer
Assist in the development of processes, procedures and policies for electronics and software resiliency in automotive applications.
Cyber and Forensic Specialist
Conduct forensic and information/cybersecurity investigations, incident response activities and management reporting.
Information Security Specialist
Mitigating and managing cybersecurity threats.
Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
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Year 1 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Off |
Year 2 | Level 3 | Work term 1 | Level 4 |
Year 3 | Work term 2 | Level 5 | Work term 3 |
Year 4 | Level 6 | n/a | n/a |
Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
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Year 1 | n/a | Level 1 | Level 2 |
Year 2 | Level 3 | Work term 1 | Level 4 |
Year 3 | Work term 2 | Level 5 | Work term 3 |
Year 4 | Level 6 | n/a | n/a |
This program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning Canada. This accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for co-operative education programs in Canada, and recognizes Fanshawe's commitment to excellence.
Mansour Alqarni
Cynthia Lessard
This is a competitive program; the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of seats available. Please see www.fanshawec.ca/hcp for details. |
Test | Score |
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TOEFL iBT | 79 |
IELTS Academic | Overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands |
CAEL | Overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands. score of 80 in listening |
PTE Academic | 53 |
Cambridge English | Overall score of 169 with no language skill less than 162 |
ESL4/GAP5 | Minimum grade of 80% in Level 8, 75% in Level 9, or 70% in Level 10 |
Duolingo | Overall score of 105, with no score lower than 95 |
Level 1 | ||||
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
Group 1 | ||||
INFO-1246 | Operating Systems-Windows 1 | 3 | ||
MCSA Certification preparation course - This is an introductory course focusing on configuring and maintaining Windows client operating systems. Using theoretical and practical approaches to install and upgrade the operating system, as well as to manage drivers, applications, network connections, resource access, create backups and use different recovery methods. | ||||
INFO-1280 | Network-Fundamentals | 5 | ||
This course is part of the Cisco Network Academy and introduces the architecture, functions, components, and models of networks. IP addressing, Ethernet, media, and operations fundamentals are introduced. By the end of the course, students perform basic router and switch configurations to build simple local area networks (LAN). | ||||
INFO-1297 | Databases for IT Systems | 3 | ||
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of relational databases using MariaDB and SQL Server. Students will learn how to maintain a database using basic SQL syntax, creating queries and stored procedures. Steps will be introduced to secure a database. | ||||
INFO-1248 | Data Centre Infrastructure | 3 | ||
This is an introductory course in data centre design and operations. Using theoretical and practical approaches, students will explore concepts such as equipment organization, power management, cooling, cabling and safety issues. In addition, students will learn fundamentals about physical server functionality. | ||||
INFO-1294 | Skills Prep | 3 | ||
Students learn the function and interoperability of several Microsoft applications used to create a variety of technical and non-technical documents. Students will also learn basic computer fundamentals such as file and folder management, end-user navigating operating systems, entering and analyzing data. | ||||
INFO-1296 | Linux & Max OS Fundamentals | 3 | ||
This course offers an introductory overview of the essential concepts and skills needed to work with macOS and Linux operating systems. Students will learn basic system navigation, file management, command-line usage, software installation, networking, and troubleshooting techniques, providing a strong foundation for further exploration in these environments. |
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.