Part-time Instructor in Cybersecurity Threats and - Montréal, Canada - Universite Concordia

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Part-time Instructor in Cybersecurity Threats and Vulnerabilities:

Last updated:
August 10, 2023, 10:02 a.m.

Course Title:
Cybersecurity Threats and Vulnerabilities

Course Code:
CECR 2001

Date posted:

Application deadline:

Format:
On-line (30 hours)

Schedule:

Term:
Fall 2023

Term dates:
September 12, October 12, 2023

Day:
Tu Th

Time of day:18:00 - 21:00

Position description:

Course description and learning outcomes:

As criminals develop new tactics and tools to target organizations, the global cyber threat landscape is in a perpetual state of transformation.

In this course, students will be learning how to identify cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities for different types of organizations and to develop comprehensive cybersecurity plans for each type of organization.

By the end of this course, the students will be able to:

Recognize the major types of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities;
Identify the different types of organizations that are most vulnerable to those threats and vulnerabilities;
Draft cybersecurity plans for diverse organizations;
Present cybersecurity implementation plans effectively;
Describe how to monitor an organization's cybersecurity posture on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications and assets:

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Education:BA/MA in Cybersecurity or equivalent, with a major in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent
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Industry experience:5+ years relevant work experience or equivalent
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Teaching experience: 3 years of teaching experience or equivalent
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Assets:Experience in cybersecurity, information systems security, software security, communication networks, network security, web security, mobile network security, cloud security, ethical hacking, risk management, security prevention, detection and remediation techniques, security governance, and establishing cybersecurity strategy within an organization

Having an Industry certification like CISSP, CompTIA Security+ is a plus

How to apply:

Concordia strives to be an inclusive institution that is welcoming of diverse backgrounds and experiences in order to improve learning, advance research, inspire creativity, and drive productivity.

We define diversity broadly to include both ethnic and socio‐cultural background and diversity of perspectives, ideologies and traditions.

As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a Next‐Generation University, we require all applicants to articulate in their cover letter how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to conduct innovative research and to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society.

Adaptive measures:

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Information about Concordia
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ke/Montreal, on the traditional lands and waters of the Kanien'kehá:ka Nation, is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations.

Today it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples.

We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.

Building on the skills of our faculty and the strengths of Indigenous, local, and global partnerships, we set our sights further and more broadly than others and align the quality of learning opportunities to larger trends and substantial challenges facing society.

"Concordia is a young, forward-looking university. It's a unique place where experimentation, innovation and creativity are truly valued. Our community of students, faculty, staff and alumni all contribute to our momentum as Canada's next-gen university." — Concordia President Graham Carr.

Profoundly global, Concordia is North America's top university under the age of 50 and is recognized for attracting some of the most talented faculty and students from around the world.

Driven by ambition, innovation and a commitment to reconciliation, research and community engagement, Concordia is