BSAD 495

The topic for 2026-2027 is Cybersecurity and Privacy. Cybersecurity and privacy are critical concerns for modern businesses. This course explores cybersecurity threats, risk management, privacy regulations, and security frameworks relevant to Canadian organizations. Students will learn to assess cyber risks, apply defensive strategies, and understand offensive security techniques. Topics include threat modelling, cryptography, incident response, identity management, cloud security, penetration testing, social engineering, and compliance with PIPEDA and CPPA. Through case studies, hands-on labs, and a consulting term project, students will gain practical skills to support cybersecurity roles.