Network Security and Penetration Testing | Continuing Education

Course description

Students examine the realm of network security, spotlighting the latest threats and vulnerabilities. The students address how and why people attack computers and networks--equipping them with the knowledge and techniques to successfully consider methods of combating hackers.

Course details

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: OLRN8250

Corequisites: None

Please note: This course is offered through OntarioLearn. To review important information such as textbook, exam and grade information, visit the OntarioLearn Information web page.

Build courses into a credential

This course is part of the following program(s):

Cyber Security

Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

This course is not currently open for registration. There may be an equivalent course listed in the course equivalencies section above.

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Winter 2024 registration opens November 27, 2023. Spring 2024 registration opens February 26, 2024.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery