Law Enforcement & Security   

After a prohibition that has been in place for almost 100 years, the Canadian government will legalize the recreational use of cannabis in 2018. This will make Canada only the second country in the world (behind Uruguay) to do so at a national level. Students will examine the history of cannabis within Canada, develop insights into the factors behind the decision to legalize, discuss the findings of the Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Task Force, and explore the emerging legal framework surrounding the personal use of cannabis. This course has mandatory group work.

Note: You must be 19 years of age or older to take this course. There will be no exceptions to this requirement.

In this course, students acquire foundational knowledge and skills related to the development, structure and practical operation of the Canadian criminal justice system.  The course is geared towards students who will become practitioners in the criminal justice field and will require knowledge of their role in relation to the justice process as a whole.  Throughout the course, students will have an opportunity to critically analyze the various components of the justice system, as well as examine the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the system.Textbook required.

Students examine and discover computer forensics, operating systems and how they function. Students are introduced to forensic tools along with concepts such as chain of custody and documentation of evidence/procedures. Students evaluate how to conduct a high-tech investigation, from acquiring digital evidence to reporting its findings. NOTE: This course has mandatory group work. Textbook Required

This course prepares students to assess and then correct the vulnerabilities present within information systems. Students learn about tools and penetration testing methodologies used by ethical hackers and discusses what and who an ethical hacker is and how important they are in protecting corporate and government data from cyber-attacks. Methods and tools used in attacks and their countermeasures as well as available security resources and attack "types." Systems are also investigated. Textbook required.

Students examine and analyze the landscape, key terms and concepts that a security professional needs to know about hackers and computer criminals who break into networks, steal information, and corrupt data. Students examine how attacks target networks and the methodology they follow. Software required: Blank DVD’s and/or 4GB+ memory stick. NOTE: This course has mandatory chats and mandatory group work. Textbook Required

This course explores legal and ethical issues faced in the information technology field. Students learn about ethical issues within an organization as they relate to relationships internally as well as with customers, partners, and society. Students explore how Information systems security and legal compliance are now required to protect critical governmental and corporate infrastructure, intellectual property created by individuals and organizations alike, and information that individuals believe should be protected from unreasonable intrusion. Textbook required.

This course provides students with concepts of discovering and exploiting flaws in mobile applications on the iOS, Android, Blackberry, and Windows Mobile platforms. Students learn a proven methodology for approaching mobile application assessments, and the techniques used to prevent, disrupt, and remediate the various types of attacks. Coverage includes data storage, cryptography, transport layers, data leakage, injection attacks, runtime manipulation, security controls, and cross-platform apps, with vulnerabilities highlighted and detailed information on the methods hackers use to get around standard security. Textbook required.

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 combatting hackers. Prerequisite: Firewalls and VPN's. Textbook required.

This course provides students with a background in information security, security management, and the technical components of security. Students gain an overview of the entire field of information security: the history, the terminology, and the management aspects of information security programs with sufficient detail to facilitate an understanding of information security systems and their management. Textbook required.

After a prohibition that has been in place for almost 100 years, the Canadian government will legalize the recreational use of cannabis in 2018. This will make Canada only the second country in the world (behind Uruguay) to do so at a national level. Students will examine the history of cannabis within Canada, develop insights into the factors behind the decision to legalize, discuss the findings of the Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Task Force, and explore the emerging legal framework surrounding the personal use of cannabis. This course has mandatory group work.

Note: You must be 19 years of age or older to take this course. There will be no exceptions to this requirement.

Students explore the evolution of wired networks to wireless networking and its impact on the corporate world.  Using case studies and real-world events, the student discusses risk assessments, threats, and vulnerabilities of wireless networks, as well as the security measures that should be put in place to mitigate breaches. Students will look at the policies and procedures in place and a glimpse ahead at the future of wireless and mobile device security. Textbook Required