Cybersecurity Workshop in Halifax, NS – Protect Networks, Cloud & Endpoint

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025 at 09:00 am to Tue, 09 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm UTC-03:00

Regus NS, Halifax - Purdy's Wharf | Halifax

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Gain hands-on cybersecurity skills to protect Halifax’s defence, public, and corporate
IT systems.
About this Event

Duration:1 Full Day (8 Hours)

Delivery Mode: In-Person / Classroom

Language: English

Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours

Certification: Course Completion Certificate

Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session.


Course Overview

Halifax’s role as a defence hub and growing tech economy makes cybersecurity skills more critical than ever. This intensive workshop equips IT and network professionals with practical tools and strategies to defend against attacks, secure infrastructure, and meet compliance standards in high-security environments.


Key Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, you will:

  • Understand Halifax’s unique cyber risk landscape in defence & public sectors.
  • Gain hands-on knowledge of securing networks, endpoints, and cloud environments.
  • Learn how to respond to and recover from cyberattacks.
  • Ensure compliance with defence and government cybersecurity regulations.
  • Be equipped with future-ready skills for AI, cloud, and zero-trust security.

Target Audience

IT & Network Professionals working in Halifax’s defence, aerospace, government, and corporate sectors, including:

  • System administrators & IT managers
  • Network engineers & cybersecurity specialists
  • Defence sector IT professionals handling sensitive systems
  • Public sector IT teams
  • Professionals seeking hands-on cybersecurity skills

Why choose us?

At our Halifax Cybersecurity Workshop, you’re not just learning theory—you’re gaining practical, hands-on skills that directly apply to Canada’s defence, government, and corporate IT environments. Unlike generic cybersecurity courses, our program is designed by industry experts who understand the high-security demands of Halifax’s defence hub. With real-world case studies, interactive labs, and guidance from certified trainers, you’ll walk away with skills that can be implemented immediately to protect sensitive data and critical infrastructure. Plus, our completion certificate and PDUs add credibility to your professional growth.

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Bring your team and save

1. groups of three or more receive a 10% discount

2. organizations hosting an in-house session with 10+ participants enjoy a 15% discount.

Bring cybersecurity expertise directly to your team’s doorstep!

Our in-house training option saves travel time, encourages collaboration, and ensures every lesson is tailored to your organization’s unique systems and challenges. By integrating real world defence, public sector, and corporate case studies, the program equips your entire IT team with practical, hands-on skills they can apply immediately. Delivered onsite in Halifax or at your workplace, this format fosters team-wide learning, alignment, and stronger security readiness across your organization.

📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house, face-to-face session:


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Agenda
Module 1: Halifax’s Cybersecurity Landscape

Info: • Defence, public sector, and SME vulnerabilities
• Real-world cyberattacks in Atlantic Canada


Module 2: Fundamentals of Cyber Defence

Info: • Security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)
• CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)


Module 3: Network Security & Infrastructure Hardening

Info: • Firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention
• Best practices for securing networks


Module 4: Endpoint & Device Security

Info: • Securing laptops, mobile devices, IoT in defence/government networks
• Patch management & device authentication


Module 5: Cyber Threats & Attack Vectors

Info: • Phishing, ransomware, social engineering
• Case study: defence contractor breaches


Module 6: Cloud Security & Data Protection

Info: • Securing data in Azure, AWS, Google Cloud
• Encryption, backups, and secure file-sharing


Module 7: Identity & Access Management

Info: • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Role-based access control


Module 8: Incident Response & Crisis Management

Info: • Detecting, containing, and recovering from attacks
• Building a cyber-incident playbook


Module 9: Compliance & Defence-Sector Requirements

Info: • PIPEDA, GDPR, defence data handling policies
• Cybersecurity mandates for military contractors


Module 10: Future of Cybersecurity

Info: • AI-driven security, zero trust models, quantum computing risks
• Preparing Halifax IT teams for next-gen threats


Module 11: Hands-On Group Exercise

Info: • Build a mini “incident response plan” for a simulated Halifax defence cyberattack
• Teams present strategies


Module 12: Recap & Q&A

Info: • Key takeaways
• Open discussion on Halifax’s cybersecurity future


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Regus NS, Halifax - Purdy's Wharf, 1959 Upper Water Street, Halifax, Canada

Tickets

CAD 569.51 to CAD 673.01

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