EDUCATING ON CYBERSECURITY
LOOKING AHEAD
“ HERE WITHIN KPMG WE ARE DEVELOPING A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR CYBERSECURITY IN MUNICIPALITIES ”
— Darren Jones Director , Cyber Security Services , KPMG Canada
EDUCATING ON CYBERSECURITY
To encourage this approach to cyber- security in consultants and to sustain knowledge development in the industry , Darren has been working with York University to provide mentorship to students and graduates . Jones started working as a curriculum advisor to York University at the beginning of his tenure with KPMG . “ This certificate program is offered to undergraduate students who wish to augment their existing studies by pursuing the specific certificates being offered , and it was also being introduced as something for postgraduate or working professionals to participate in . We have divided our curriculum into two segments : one focused on cybersecurity fundamentals , and the other on offering an advanced certificate in cybersecurity .” Four years on from the program ’ s conceptualization , Jones shares that KPMG has hired one graduate who has come through the program , Frances MacTaggart , who affirms the benefits of the course : “ I couldn ’ t more strongly recommend the combination of certificates ( Fundamentals and Advanced ) to those who are new to the field , wishing to make a career change or those who are wanting to further prepare for the CISSP designation . York University ’ s Cybersecurity Certificates are an outstanding way to increase your knowledge and depth of understanding .”
LOOKING AHEAD
A well implemented cybersecurity solution ensures that a company can look forward with confidence at opportunities to innovate , instead of focusing on previous errors . As KPMG looks ahead to the future , Jones shares that the firm will assist in the creation of the security foundations of smart cities . “ KPMG as a firm certainly
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