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Ontario Tech University
   
    Jan 31, 2026  
2025-2026 Graduate Academic Calendar 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Academic Calendar

Program Learning Outcomes - Cybersecurity, PhD


By the end of the program, students graduating will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding and detailed knowledge of the state of the art in threats and attacks against computing systems, cyber-physical systems and social networks.
  • Analyze, plan and apply various techniques for vulnerability assessment, protection, detection, mitigation and response to cyberattacks.
  • Develop and evaluate information security and risk management practices, policies, and procedures that comply with the current standards, federal, provincial and international laws, agreements and policies on issues related to cybersecurity, ethical hacking and data privacy.
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding and detailed knowledge of the economic, social and business drivers of cybersecurity and related technologies.
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding and detailed knowledge of the state of the art in applications of Artificial Intelligence to cybersecurity, attack detection and mitigation.
  • Evaluate, analyze and criticize limitations of cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence tools in terms of privacy protection, algorithmic and data biases, sociopolitical impact and other potential problems.
  • Communicate effectively and accurately to the public and in professional circles about various aspects of cybersecurity.