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Program Details
Security shouldn’t be a feature added at the end — it should be integrated in every stage of the design and development of distributed systems. In Systems Security Engineering, you will investigate system vulnerabilities, build and test defensive solutions and simulate attacks. You will gain a solid foundation in software development, computer architecture, telecommunications and AI while exploring cutting-edge security challenges in cloud computing, wireless networks and other emerging technologies.
Co-op
Carleton offers students a paid Co-op option with work terms of 4, 6, 8, 12 or 16 months.
Work Experience
Ottawa is home to one of Canada’s largest concentrations of government agencies and high-tech companies.
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