Honours Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences (Information Systems Security)

Sheridan College (Ontario)

Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences (Information Systems Security) program provides outstanding preparation for a rewarding career in this rapidly growing field. Our one-of-a-kind degree program has a stellar reputation among employers. With a Sheridan Information Systems Security degree, you'll be prepared to join this exciting profession – and to get ahead in it.

Gain practical experience

This degree program includes an internship (up to 28 weeks long) in the form of a field placement in a real-world workplace.

A curriculum for the real world

You'll advance from fundamental computer science principles to more specialized courses covering all aspects of information systems security, including:

• Computer security
• IS Intrusion detection and prevention
• Network security
• Ethical hacking
• Database security

Career Opportunities

Demand for professionals who hold an information systems security degree has more than doubled since 2000.

Recent graduates have moved into the following careers:

• Cyber Security Consultant
• Digital Forensics and E-discovery Professional
• Identity Management Expert
• Information Technology Risk Analyst
• IS Security Analyst
• IS Security Consultant
• IS Security Vulnerability Researcher
• Network Security Engineer

Learning Outcomes

A graduate of the Honours BAISc (Information Systems Security) will have demonstrated the ability to:

• Analyze, design, program, implement, secure and maintain network applications.
• Design, implement, test and document object-oriented software systems.
• Install, configure, build, troubleshoot, secure, modify and maintain computer system architectures and networks to meet user requirements.
• Initiate and undertake critical analysis of security issues to develop and implement security policies and to solve problems.
• Design, implement, program, secure, troubleshoot and administer databases.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and correctly in written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of diverse audiences.
• Reframe information, ideas, and concepts using the narrative, visual, numerical, and symbolic representations which demonstrate understanding.
• Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievements of goals.
• Identify, evaluate, report on, and understand when, how and where to refer security issues.
• Identify and implement investigative techniques adhering to legal processes and case law.
• Analyze, design, and implement, security and threat auditing procedures.
• Identify, design, and implement processes and vulnerability assessments to counter corporate, state, and politically sanctioned losses.