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Course description

Examine the information security knowledge framework through the eight CISSP domains to gain the fundamental information you require for working on information security projects and earning the CISSP designation.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to

  • explain the importance of cyber security in today's changing threat landscape.
  • apply best practices in cyber security. 
  • communicate effectively using cyber security terminology.  
  • describe activities conducted as part of a security function within an organization. 
  • apply security principles in practical day-to-day work activities that align with the different domains of the (ISC)² CISSP CBK.
  • analyze and evaluate the various methods suspicious entities leverage to steal data, including, but not limited to social engineering, phishing, man-in-the-middle, fraud, spam and malware.

Notes

Students must enrol in all three courses in the Cyber Security Fundamentals program at the same time.

Please contact CE Registration Services to register. 

Phone: 403.440.3833 or 1.877.287.8001

Email: ceregservices@mtroyal.ca

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Section title
Introduction to Cyber Security
Section Schedule
Sep 21, 2026 to Nov 01, 2026
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 21, 2026 to Nov 01, 2026
Type
ONS - Online Synchronous
Days
Sa, Su
Time
7:00AM to 3:00PM
Dates
Sep 26, 2026 to Sep 27, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
36.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery options
Online Sync/Async Blend  
Course Fee(s)
TXS2-F non-credit $1,017.00
Potential Discount(s)
Reading List / Textbook
Official (ISC)² CISSP CBK Reference, 6th ed. 
Available from ISC2 https://www.isc2.org/Training/Self-Study-Resources

Section Notes

Registration Deadline September 16, 2026
  • This course has blended delivery. The synchronous component of the course is conducted in a virtual classroom. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities. Requirements: laptop/desktop computer, stable Internet connection, camera, microphone.
  • Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found online. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found online, and help setting up MFA can be found online.
  • All online course work is through York University's online Moodle platform. Course information & Moodle instructions will be available on the MRU D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) one week prior to the start date of your course.  You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor contact info & Moodle access will be made available on/or up to 3 days before the course start date. 
  • Review our Student Information webpage (mru.ca/CEStudent) for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.
  • For questions about this course or other information, contact conted@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6875 (toll free 1.866.775.2673). 
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