Durham College launches cybersecurity research centre
Research to address attacks such as data breaches
Durham College has launched a new research centre aimed at addressing the increasing threat of cyberattacks such as data breaches and service disruptions.
The college recently launched its Centre for Cybersecurity Innovation, the post-secondary institution’s fourth applied research centre.
“Cybersecurity is an increasingly significant risk to business, no matter what size or scale, and very few are prepared to respond or equipped with the proactive knowledge of how to protect themselves,” said Durham College president Don Lovisa. “The Centre for Cybersecurity Innovation is our solution for business and industry to help build capacity and the systems they need to protect their interests.”
The centre is designed to be a collaborative enterprise between DC’s Office of Research Services, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ORSIE), Centre for Professional and Part-time Learning and School of Business, IT & Management.
Services provided through the centre include:
– Applied research in cybersecurity with a focus on technologies for cyber range deployments, threat intelligence, anomaly detection and incident management.
– Micro-credentials that provide training in industry-accredited programs at various levels. These flexible part-time programs and courses will appeal to individuals seeking development opportunities to advance or change their careers.
– A cybersecurity graduate certificate program that prepares aspiring professionals to work in the industry.
– Conferences and seminars held in collaboration with corporate partners and high-profile industry experts to increase awareness.
“With ORSIE celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2020, I can think of no better way to kick off this milestone year than with the launch of Durham College’s fourth applied research centre,” said Debbie McKee Demczyk, dean of ORSIE. “Durham College is an established leader in innovative applied research and the Centre for Cybersecurity Innovation is a natural complement to our AI Hub, Centre for Craft Brewing Innovation and Mixed Reality Capture Studio.”