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Description

In cloud environments, if key vulnerable points of entry for attacks are not secured, the entire organization's cloud might be vulnerable; therefore, endpoint security is crucial. This module concentrates on local and remote end-point security, including cloud application security. Implementing security measures for containerized environments. Moreover, browser attacks, privacy principles, and policies, including device control, endpoint detection and response (EDR), endpoint hardening, pentesting, and ethical hacking, are covered in this module.

 

Topics Covered

Topics covered include:
  • Implementation of Cloud End-to-End Security
  • Cloud Application Security, XSS
  • Implement security measures for containerized environments Browser attacks, Privacy principles and policies
  • Device Control and Management
  • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
  • Endpoint Hardening, Ethical Hacking and Pentest

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:
  • Characterize various endpoint operating systems.
  • Explain end-to-end security challenges in the cloud.
  • Integrate application access security.
  • Design a unified endpoint security management system.
  • Assess data privacy and its impact.
  • Justify the role of ethical hacking.

Notes

This module is the 6th of the 8 modules forming part of the Micro-credential in Cloud Security.
Completion of optional introductory Modules 1 & 2 grants a
Cloud Security Fundamentals Digital Badge
Completion of core Modules 3-6 grants a micro-credential and a
Cloud Security Practitioner Digital Badge
Completion of core Modules 3-6 and specialization Modules 7-8 focusing on specific technologies and industry sectors grants a
Cloud Security Expert Digital Badge and an Attestation of Completion.
Professionals without prior experience in IT, must complete all 8 modules in order to obtain the Cloud Security Expert Digital Badge and Attestation of Completion from McGill University’s School of Continuing Studies.

Prerequisite(s) and Corequisite(s)

For participants without prior experience or education background in IT, it is strongly recommended to complete Modules 1 & 2.

Who Should Attend?

Information technology professionals, programmers and developers wishing to upgrade their skills to enable them to work with cloud-based environments, e.g., System Administrators, IT Support specialists, IT Consultants, Integration Engineers, IT Analysts, IT Architects, Network Specialists, QA Engineers, Database Administrators, Junior SRE, Junior DevOps, etc.
Individuals from various professional backgrounds and industries who use cloud-based environments and wish to understand cloud computing fundamentals.
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Section(s) offered

Section Title
Local & Remote End-Point Security
Language of Delivery
English
Section Schedule
May 26, 2026 to Jun 16, 2026
Type
Online Course
Days
T, Th
Time
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
May 26, 2026 to May 28, 2026
Type
Online Course
Days
T
Time
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Jun 02, 2026 to Jun 16, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery Format(s)
Synchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $695.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
May 19, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
May 19, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
May 26, 2026

Section Notes

Cloud Security Practitioner Digital Badge

If you register for the complete Cloud Security Practitioner Digital Badge, please use reference code McGill-009 when applying for Visées tuition reimbursement program.

Cancellation Policy

A minimum number of registrations is required for this section to be offered. The School reserves the right to cancel any section when a minimum number of registrations has not been reached 7 days prior to the start date. In the event of a cancellation, the module fee will be refunded in full.

All cancellation & substitution requests must be made in writing to ti.scs@mcgill.ca

  • Receive a full refund if your cancellation request is received up to 7 days prior to the start date of the module.
  • Receive a refund minus $50 cancellation fee if your cancellation request is received within 7 days prior to the start date of the module.
  • No Refunds are issued if no written notice is given prior to the start of the module.

Please note that if no notice is given prior to the start of the event(s) and you fail to attend, you will be liable for the full module fee.

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