From hacking to pirating to viruses, the number of threats to information networks is constantly increasing. To identify and prevent these dangers and to provide knowledge and develop skills to deal with incidents, a new certificate in IT network computer security will be offered starting this fall by the Centre de formation continue (centre for continuing education) at Polytechnique Montréal.

“Despite the fact that topics related to online investigation, online fraud and IT security are regularly featured in the news and are among businesses' main concerns, until now no cutting-edge training has existed to deal in depth with these emerging issues,” said Pierre G. Lafleur, Dean of Academic and International Affairs, at the launch, adding: “Since 2007, Polytechnique has been one of the extremely rare institutions to meet the demand in the area of computer crime by offering exclusive programs.”

Gervais Ouellet, certificate co-ordinator

In addition to the new certificate, Polytechnique Montréal has offered a certificate in online investigation since 2007 and a certificate in online fraud since 2010. Students who have successfully completed the three certificates can obtain a cumulative bachelor's degree. “Graduates in this field are assured excellent career perspectives,” said Mr. Ouellet. “Computer crime has become a scourge. Businesses and organizations are very interested in digital investigation specialists.”

The new certificate's launch has been covered by a number of media outlets. Here are a few of the articles and reports (in French):

Report on RDI Économie (11:13)
Article on Lapresse.ca
Article on Tvanouvelle.ca

Information about the program (in French only)
Certificate in IT network computer security
Centre de formation continue(in French only)

Admissions - general information
www.polymtl.ca/etudes/admission