Graduate Certificate in Information Security Management
London, Canada
Graduate Certificate
DURATION
30 weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Key Summary
Protecting the private and personal information of industries and people is not only a vital career, it’s also never been more in demand. If you’re technically minded and are looking to add to your already impressive resume, the Information Security Management program will give your future career the boost it needs.
Your Learning Experience
The Information Security Management post-graduate program will teach you how to manage both the operational and strategic aspects of information security. In just one year, you’ll develop the skills to identify how a business is vulnerable, and how to best safeguard their information. You’ll also learn detailed practical aspects of security such as risk analysis, vulnerability testing, writing security policies, implementing access controls, and performing security audits.
When you graduate, your career options will be as diverse as your future clients. Give your career security while helping companies keep their data safe.
This one-year Ontario Graduate Certificate program is designed to provide students with a holistic approach to information systems security as it applies to business. The program will provide a broad understanding of security concepts and concentrate on industry best practices for information security. Students will gain the knowledge required to manage both the strategic and operational aspects of information security. The focus will be on addressing the following questions:
- What business assets need protection?
- What are the vulnerabilities and threats to the business and the assets?
- What safeguards need to be implemented to protect the business?
- Did the protection measures or safeguards work?
Students will develop the skills to identify vulnerabilities to business and implement effective safeguards to minimize risks to acceptable levels. They will learn detailed practical aspects of security such as risk analysis, vulnerability testing, writing security policies, implementing access controls and performing security audits. An emphasis will be placed on interpersonal, organizational, technical, communication and problem-solving skills applied to enhance the effective implementation of security in a business environment. A part-time, online version of this program is available.
CIP Code: 11.1003
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- Information Security
- O/S and Applications Security
- I.T. Auditing
- Web Security
- Security Planning
- Network Management
- Graduate Success Strategies
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
Group 1
- Monitoring and Incident Response
- CISSP Prep
- Managing Enterprise Networks
- Ethical Hacking and Exploits
- Research Methodology and Capstone Project
Group 2
Take INFO-6079 or INFO-6077
- Security Applications
- Digital Forensics
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 11 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program.
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Apply knowledge of computer operating systems, networking, and various application software to the simulation of business processes.
- Develop best practices to protect business resources through the application of knowledge of vulnerabilities and exploits.
- Develop security strategies for the deployment of security procedures and protective devices.
- Integrate information technology strategies that support business functions by employing knowledge of best practices of business processes and systems.
- Develop security plans and strategies to include acceptable use of business information and systems by internal employees, contractors, consultants, business partners, and customers.
- Develop security plans and strategies to ensure the integrity of information in compliance with best practices, relevant policies, standards, and regulations.
- Apply project management principles in the deployment of security policies and strategies.
- Perform security audits to ensure compliance with security plans, policies, standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Develop and deliver a corporate training program to communicate both orally and in writing the security requirements for compliance with security policies.
- Prepare security documentation for approval by senior management and present results of security audits.
Fanshawe’s Information Security Management program will prepare graduates to take advantage of the growing opportunities in the information security field. Graduates will be an asset to any information technology department in virtually all sectors of business. Graduates can expect to find opportunities as consultants or in security management roles, including:
- Information Security manager
- Information Security Consultant
- Risk analyst/manager
- Security analyst
- Forensic analyst
- Information Security penetration tester
- Information security auditor
- Network security analyst
- IT technical security specialist
- Threat-risk/vulnerability security specialist
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Information Security Management program:
Cyber Security Analyst
Keep an organization’s data safe by creating and supporting a secure IT infrastructure
Audit and Compliance Analyst
Ideal for well-organized and technically experienced individuals with the ability to understand various compliance requirements and interpret and communicate them to teams
IT Security Specialist
Support the development, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of security controls, processes, procedures, and systems.
