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成人VR视频 SCS Cloud Security Micro-credential
This micro-credential is designed by industry experts and academics to help professionals from diverse backgrounds acquire the cloud security skills that best match their career goals, current competency level, and the requirements of their current or future jobs. The flexible modular online design is suitable for working professionals.
This project was made possible in part through the support of the and the Government of Canada ().
This micro-credential is developed in collaboration with FX Innovation, a Bell Canada Company.
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pce.scs [at] mcgill.ca
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Key Features
- Flexible modular design: choose from eight modules based on your current level of knowledge and expertise
- Self-directed introductory modules (1 and 2) allow individuals from non-technical backgrounds to reskill into cloud security specialists
- Modules 3-8 combine live instructor-led online sessions with self-directed online content
- Practical instructor-led labs
- Online learner support from the instructional team
- Earn and share your digital badge:
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Cloud Security Fundamentals
upon completion of
modules 1 and 2
Cloud Security Practitioner
upon completion of
modules 3-6
Cloud Security Expert
upon completion of
modules 1-8 or 3-8
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Career Opportunities
With the continuous evolution of cybersecurity threats and the rapid expansion of cloud computing, the demand for skilled cloud security professionals is expected to rise significantly.
Here are some examples of the roles that you can aspire to upon completion of this micro-credential:
- Cloud Security Analyst
- Cloud Security Expert
- Cloud Security Architect
- Cloud Security Specialist
- Cybersecurity Cloud Assessment Specialist
- Cloud Security Risk Assessment Auditor
- Cloud Security Administrator
- Cloud Security Manager
- Chief Information Security Officer
Message From the Academic Program Coordinator
Today, organizations across the globe have moved, or are planning to move, most of their systems and applications to the cloud. This rapidly evolving digital landscape offers many advantages and plays a crucial role in the organization's day-to-day business operations. However, one of the key challenges organizations face is the security of their data, applications, and systems. Therefore, organizations are looking for cloud security professionals with the right set of cybersecurity skills to help them overcome security challenges and stay ahead.
We are delighted to offer our new cloud security micro-credential, which takes into consideration the need for security professionals who are skilled in both the concepts of cloud computing and cloud security. We have developed this modular micro-credential focused on equipping you with the knowledge and skills required to make cloud-based systems more secure from evolving threats.
This micro-credential represents a significant milestone in our commitment to providing advanced knowledge transfer in cybersecurity. The curriculum is designed by experts from industry and academia and enables you to acquire the latest knowledge in cloud security. Our modular approach allows you to pick and choose the modules based on your current knowledge and experience. The modules are meticulously designed to cover a wide range of topics relevant to cloud security, from the fundamental to the advanced level.
During the micro-credential, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through hands-on labs, activities, and industry-based case studies. Our micro-credential is delivered in collaboration with industry experts and experienced faculty members who are passionate about cloud security. Our goal is to ensure that you gain the skills and knowledge that are highly sought after by employers in the field of cloud security.
I am confident that completion of the Cloud Security Micro-credential will enable you to succeed professionally in this rapidly growing field.
Join us today! Together, let鈥檚 build a world of secure cloud.
Samrajesh Mault, PhD
Academic Program Coordinator
Who Should Attend
This micro-credential is a good fit for you if you are an information technology professional, programmer, or developer (System Administrator, IT Support Specialist, IT Consultant, Integration Engineer, IT Analyst, IT Architect, Network Specialist, QA Engineer, Database Administrator, Junior SRE, Junior DevOps, etc.) wishing to upgrade your skills to be able to work with cloud-based environments.
Individuals from various professional backgrounds and industries who use cloud-based environments and wish to understand cloud computing fundamentals might also be interested in attending this training.
The micro-credential is also beneficial for those who wish to prepare to obtain a professional certification, e.g., CCSP, CEH, CCSK, AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this micro-credential, you should be able to:
- Articulate the core concepts, architecture, and deployment models of cloud computing
- Describe the role of cryptography in cloud security
- Design a secure cloud system with data privacy, access controls, and an intrusion detection system
- Analyze cloud information security policy standards and frameworks, and measure the cloud security risk
- Measure the level of user protection services in the cloud and design cloud infrastructure and logical cloud security
- Perform incident investigations to identify the source of the threat, assess the risk, and response
- Integrate application access security and design a unified endpoint security management system
- Recognize the role of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and digital forensics in cloud security
- Illustrate the application of blockchain technology in cloud security
- Integrate DevSecOps roles and responsibilities in cloud security
Modules
Module | Course | Delivery | Schedule |
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Module 1 | Online | Self-paced | |
Module 2 | Online | Self-paced | |
Module 3 | Online, instructor-led, synchronous | Weekday evenings | |
Module 4 | Online, instructor-led, synchronous | Weekday evenings | |
Module 5 | Online, instructor-led, synchronous | Weekday evenings | |
Module 6 | Online, instructor-led, synchronous | Weekday evenings | |
Module 7 | Online, instructor-led, synchronous | Weekday evenings | |
Module 8 | Online, instructor-led, synchronous | Weekday evenings |
Fees
Module | Fee |
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Modules 1 - 2 | $495 CAD per module |
Modules 3 - 8 | $695 CAD听per module |
Please note that when you register for all eight (8) modules, a 10% micro-credential package discount will be applied to the听fees for a total of $4,644 CAD.
Language Requirements
Proof of English proficiency is not required to enroll in this micro-credential. However, a good command of English is necessary to perform well and complete the micro-credential.