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Cybersecurity Certification Vancouver

Upon Successful Completion

Earn the Cybersecurity Certification (CC™)

Accelerate your career with the globally recognized BrainStation Cybersecurity Certification (CC™), through hands-on experience in live courses taught by Cybersecurity leaders from global tech companies.

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Get Certified in Cybersecurity

Gain essential Cybersecurity skills with hands-on instruction from industry leaders working at the best global tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft.

The Instructors are very knowledgeable, but they're also passionate about what they're doing and that's the best way to share their knowledge and experience.

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Data Scientist at Shopify

Cybersecurity Certification (CC™) Course Overview

CC-2025Q3

Concepts

CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)

Data & Privacy

Authentication & Authorization

Networking

Firewalls

VPNs

Social Engineering

Phishing

Malware

Threat Actors

Technical Threats

Human Vulnerabilities

Password Security Policies

Botnets

Advanced Persistent Threats (APT)

Defensive Strategy

Zero Trust

Security Policies & Controls

Least Privilege

Vulnerability Management

Cryptography

Risk Management

Risk Analysis

Risk Management Lifecycle

Threat Modeling

Third-Party Risk Management

Incident Response

Incident Management

Business Continuity

AI in Cybersecurity

CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)

Technical Threats

Cryptography

Data & Privacy

Human Vulnerabilities

Risk Management

Authentication & Authorization

Password Security Policies

Risk Analysis

Networking

Botnets

Risk Management Lifecycle

Firewalls

Advanced Persistent Threats (APT)

Threat Modeling

VPNs

Defensive Strategy

Third-Party Risk Management

Social Engineering

Zero Trust

Incident Response

Phishing

Security Policies & Controls

Incident Management

Malware

Least Privilege

Business Continuity

Threat Actors

Vulnerability Management

AI in Cybersecurity

Frameworks

Swiss Cheese Model

Zero Trust

Risk Management Lifecycle

STRIDE

PASTA

NIST

ISO

NICE

SOC

Swiss Cheese Model

STRIDE

ISO

Zero Trust

PASTA

NICE

Risk Management Lifecycle

NIST

SOC

Skills
Security Concepts
Threat Identification
Threat Mitigation
Threat Modeling
Password Policy Integration
Risk Management
Risk Identification
Risk Analysis
Third-Party Risk Management
Incident Response
Business Continuity
Industry tools
nmap
CVSS
NIST
ISO

Why Get Certified in Cybersecurity

Taught By Leaders From Top Global Tech Companies

Receive hands-on training from cybersecurity leaders working at companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft.

Build Your Cybersecurity Portfolio

Build a cybersecurity portfolio that demonstrates your unique expertise and experience.

Globally Recognized By Top Companies

BrainStation certifications are globally recognized by top companies for the most advanced and up-to-date skills.

Cybersecurity Course Start Dates

Take Cybersecurity Certifications online or in-person at any of BrainStation's campuses. Select a time that fits your schedule.

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No Upcoming Dates Scheduled

This course is not currently available online.

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This Course is Offered Online in New York

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This Course is Offered Online in Miami

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This Course is Offered Online in Toronto

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This Course is Offered Online in Vancouver

Cybersecurity Certification Course Curriculum

Unit 1

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a broad and complex field, involving businesses, people, and technology. Start building domain knowledge by exploring key cybersecurity concepts alongside technical components like information systems and computer networking. The first unit of BrainStation's Cybersecurity course is an essential primer, enabling you to think like a cybersecurity professional while preparing you to learn about more advanced topics, including risk assessments, vulnerability assessment, data breaches, mobile security, Wi-Fi security, and more.

  • nmap
Key Skills:
Security Mindsets
Data Classification
Technical Acumen

Learn Key Cyber Security Skills

Get up to speed with cybersecurity basics by learning core principles including authorization, authentication and other data security techniques, how data is handled and classified, and how threat actors create breaches by exploiting systems.

Understand Information Systems

Digital products and services are composed of many elements working together, often referred to as a technology stack. Learn how each piece of a technology stack works, why they need to be protected, and how they can be exploited.

Network Security

Every day, we use the internet to securely transmit data across the world. Learn how data travels by exploring concepts such as firewalls, ports, and protocols. Improve your network security across wired and wireless networks with computer networking tips and best practices.

Unit 2

Cyber Attacks

Cybersecurity threats are a growing problem for individuals and organizations. This unit focuses on exploring the different types of cyber threats and computer attacks, how to identify them, and how they work. You'll also learn and apply the theory around threat detection and cyber defense strategies and how to implement preventative measures that maximize your network security and reduce the likelihood of experiencing a security incident.

Key Skills:
Threat Identification
Preventative Security
Secure Password Creation

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Cyber threats are diverse and harmful. Build your awareness of the cyber threat landscape by learning about some of the most common and dangerous security threats. You'll explore everything from DDoS attacks to social engineering, and more.

Cybersecurity Tools

Individuals and security professionals have a wide variety of cybersecurity software and tools to help them prevent or mitigate threats. Understand how to approach cybersecurity defense and learn about key tools and practices to help you operate securely across the cybersecurity space, including VPNs, password security, encryption, cyber-attack countermeasures, and more.

Unit 3

Security and Risk Management

With technology at the heart of our personal and professional interactions, we all carry a level of cyber risk. Learn how to address those risks by using research to build a security strategy. This unit will provide the skills and frameworks to spot, evaluate, and respond to cyber risk. You'll also explore how to perform risk assessment and discovery, and apply your insights towards building a successful cybersecurity strategy.

  • National Vulnerability Database
Key Skills:
Risk Identification & Assessment
Risk Lifecycle Management
Business Analysis Fundamentals
Threat Modeling

Vulnerability Assessment

Learn how to assess and manage cybersecurity risks using registers, matrices, and strategic models that you can implement in your organization. Support data-driven decisions by leveraging these risk tools and gain increased awareness by exploring known threats using the National Vulnerability Database.

Cybersecurity in Business

Cybersecurity success relies on an intimate understanding of the situation and the needs of stakeholders. Learn how to model and explore cyber threats, ask the right questions, and perform research to build a business case. Dissect real-world case studies to learn how to apply this knowledge in relevant business scenarios.

Unit 4

Incident Management

Top companies understand the importance of developing cybersecurity as a competitive advantage. In the final unit of cybersecurity training, you'll explore frameworks, practices, and solutions that can help you build your own security strategy. You'll also learn the basics of incident management and other essential concepts that can help you prepare for a cybersecurity incident.

Key Skills:
Cybersecurity Strategy
Incident Management Planning
Strategy Presentations
Business Continuity

Cybersecurity Case Study Examples

Learn how leading organizations approach cybersecurity strategy by exploring examples such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Apply your learnings to help develop your own security approach and strategy in a case study.

Industry-Inspired Cybersecurity Solutions

Explore what leaders in technology and cybersecurity are doing to make their businesses more secure. Learn how service providers are used as part of a security strategy, and examine audit reports as a tool for securing business and evaluating partnerships.

Incident Response

Learn from case studies on past cybersecurity events, and evaluate real-world incident response. Explore practices that can help you prepare for incidents. Learn how digital evidence and digital forensics play an important role in incident management and prevention.

Earn Your Cybersecurity Certification (CC™)

Successfully completing BrainStation's Cybersecurity Certification course will earn you the globally recognized BrainStation Cybersecurity Certification (CC™), demonstrating your mastery of the latest cutting-edge skills and tools. Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile and resume or CV.

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