{"id":2579,"date":"2025-09-18T12:32:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T16:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/irrg\/?page_id=2579"},"modified":"2026-05-08T19:15:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T23:15:34","slug":"essential-of-cyber-security-ecs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/irrg\/training-2\/essential-of-cyber-security-ecs\/","title":{"rendered":"Essentials Of Cyber Security (ECS)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Essentials of Cyber Security (ECS)<\/h1>\n
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This course is one of the essential courses required for certification and designation as a Security and Resilience Professional\/Manager under the Infrastructure Resilience Research Group, IRRG, Office of the Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Design, Carleton University.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Dates<\/h3>\n

February 23\u201324, 2026<\/p>\n

June 22\u201323, 2026<\/p>\n

November 16\u201317, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Location<\/h3>\n

ARC Hotel<\/p>\n

140 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cost<\/h3>\n

$2,200.00 + HST<\/p>\n

2-day course<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Delivery format:<\/strong> This course is offered in person or virtually. Please specify your preference when submitting registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n
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Course Summary<\/h2>\n

This course has been specifically designed for employees and managers to gain and advance their understanding and knowledge to communicate and participate in discussions with IT and ICS professionals to address the growing cyber security threats to organizations and digitalized infrastructure systems.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Course Modules<\/h2>\n
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1) Cyber Security Terminologies and Concepts<\/h4>\n

To participate in cyber security incident discussions, one needs a clear understanding of the various terms that are used. This section explains non-technical concepts such as network architecture, virus, ransomware, Stuxnet, cybercrime, IoT, VPN, cloud, exploits, firewall, data breaches, malware, Trojan horse, worm, bot\/botnet, DDoS, phishing\/spear phishing, encryption, BYOD, clickjacking, pen-testing, domain, software, and related concepts.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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2) Security in the Digital Age<\/h4>\n

Discusses the cyber security threat landscape and organizational vulnerabilities, including sabotage, insider threat, the use of intelligence in operational programs and policy analysis, and the impacts of AI on cybersecurity.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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3) Cyber Attacker Tradecraft<\/h4>\n

Discusses recent cyber incidents and their impacts on organizations, including how attackers exploit small system vulnerabilities to escalate access and steal classified or confidential information.<\/p>\n

Hands-on Demonstration:<\/strong> This section includes demonstration of how hackers gain access to files, tools and techniques used, including Linux Operating System, Pineapple, Flipper Zero, Python, social media vulnerability exposures and mitigation strategies, cloning of devices, and related techniques.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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4) Cyber Security Controls<\/h4>\n

Covers open-source collection of intelligence, techniques and cycles, social engineering, types of information available to conduct personnel assessments, understanding criminal mindset, modern warfare, cyber security culture, and best practices.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n