Cybersecurity, Networking, and Cloud Computing

Explore cybersecurity, cloud security, and networking programs from Canada’s top tech university

Whether you're an experienced IT professional looking to advance your expertise or an aspiring cybersecurity specialist aiming to break into the field, WatSPEED's comprehensive range of courses empowers you to secure and protect digital environments in an increasingly interconnected world.

From mastering secure coding practices to understanding cloud security strategies and building resilient network infrastructures, our programs provide the essential skills and knowledge needed to safeguard systems and data against modern threats.

Learn from world-renowned professors, researchers, and industry leaders from the University of Waterloo. Browse WatSPEED's cybersecurity, cloud security, and networking courses and certificate programs.

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ISC2 Official CISSP Certification Training

Self-paced training to prepare you for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam.

$1,249.00

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CompTIA Network+

This eight-week course will help you prepare for your CompTIA certification exam and gain core networking skills while building your ability to establish, maintain, troubleshoot, configure, manage, and secure networks in any environment.

$2,495.00

Next start date: Coming soon!

Secure Coding

Learn key concepts for securing software applications so you can protect sensitive data, prevent security breaches, and ensure the reliability and trustworthiness of software products.

$1,099.00

Next start date: March 24, 2025

Cloud Computing and Security Essentials

Learn to design, deploy, and secure cloud environments while gaining practical skills in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance, preparing you for high-demand roles in the evolving tech industry.

$995.00

Next start date: April 21, 2025

Systems and Platform Security in Practice

Gain cutting-edge expertise in identifying and mitigating security risks across modern systems, platforms, and cloud environments to stay competitive in the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

$995.00

Next start date: May 5, 2025

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WatSPEED's cybersecurity, networking, and cloud security programs are designed to help professionals in the public and private sectors gain essential skills to advance their careers, enhance system resilience, and safeguard digital environments. These programs provide you with a competitive edge by learning modern tools and techniques in secure coding, network security, and cloud protection. Based on your interests and experience, choose from the following courses and certificates:

	Cloud Computing and Security Essentials	Systems and Platform Security in Practice	CompTIA Network+	Secure Coding	ISC2 Official CISSP Certification Training
Who should enrol	Designed for early and mid-career IT professionals and engineers including: Current and aspiring Cloud and Security Specialists. Software Developers and Data Engineers. Mid-Level Managers and Decision Makers.	Ideal for mid-career IT and cybersecurity professionals as well as programmers/developers and enterprise teams looking to: Specialize in cloud security to stay competitive, improve job prospects. Earn certifications that are increasingly in demand within modern tech ecosystems.	Best for individuals looking to advance in IT networking and security, including: Professionals with 9-12 months of IT networking experience.	Tailored for software developers and engineers at any level who: Want to know how to prevent possible security risks and vulnerabilities. Work in teams implementing cybersecurity awareness, such as analysts or architects. (e.g., analysts and architects).	Geared towards senior security professionals, including: Security managers, analysts, auditors, and architects. IT directors, CISOs, and network architects aiming to deepen their expertise.
Prerequisites	No prerequisite education or work experience is required for this course. A working literacy of computing devices, operating systems, and the internet will help in this course.	Basic experience with Linux bash programming. At least an introductory understanding of popular programming languages used in systems development, like Python and C.	No prerequisite education or work experience is required for this course or CompTIA Network+ certification. A degree in engineering, mathematics, or computer science is recommended, but not required. Basic knowledge of programming and programming languages is strongly recommended.	At least two years of coding experience in Java, Python, C, C++, or JavaScript is required.	Five or more years experience as a security professional; OR Four years of work experience in the cybersecurity field and an undergraduate degree. A candidate who does not have the required experience to become a CISSP may become an Associate of ISC2 by successfully passing the CISSP examination. They will still hold the CISSP certification.
Length	Eight weeks (up to six hours per week)	Nine weeks (up to five hours per week)	Eight weeks (access materials for 365 days)	Eight weeks (up to five hours per week)	Start anytime (access materials for 180 days)
Format	Online learning with hands-on lab activities	Online learning with hands-on lab activities	Online learning with available instructor support	Online learning with hands-on lab activities	Online self-paced course with independent study
What you will learn	Explain the key concepts of cloud computing, infrastructure and its use cases. Discuss the design and management of cloud solutions including storage, networks and applications. Deploy a range of cloud instances and services, including web services, cloud storage instances, and networks. Identify common threats to cloud environments and strategies to increase security. Secure cloud data, networks, and applications using a variety of tools and techniques.	Explain risks of cloud platforms, attack vectors for VMs, and mitigation through endpoint security. Design secure authentication, access control schemes, and automated cloud application security. Describe modern OS security features, hardware-assisted techniques, and vulnerability detection tools. Analyze hardware side-channels, propose fixes, and implement cloud security controls.	Explain networking basics, including the OSI model, appliances, applications, cloud concepts, and connectivity options. Understand routing, switching, wireless configurations, and physical installations. Monitor and optimize networks for business continuity. Address network security concepts, attacks, and threat mitigation. Apply troubleshooting methodology to resolve connectivity and software issues.	Follow software development lifecycle (SDLC) guidelines to develop safe coding habits. Use secure design principles to check code for security issues and implement fixes with CodeQL. Understand and explain the requirements for designing secure software systems. Explore how code generation tools can aid in project workflow or pose security risks.	Receive up to 365 days to access official ISC2 course content, including: Official ISC2 student training guide (electronic format) 15+ hours of multimedia content Nine applied scenario activities 71 content-specific activities End-of-chapter quizzes with answer feedback 180-question post-course assessment with answer feedback Interactive online flashcards Glossary
	Visit the Cloud Computing and Security Essentials webpage	Visit the Systems and Platform Security in Practice webpage	Visit the CompTIA Network+ webpage	Visit the Secure Coding webpage	Visit the ISC2 Official CISSP Certification Training webpage

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