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UTORID Multi-Factor Authentication

An Extra Layer to Protecting your UofT Account University of Toronto’s Multifactor Authentication (UTORMFA) adds an extra layer of security to your login by verifying your identity. Initiliazing multi-factor authentication for your UTORID will prevent anyone from accessing your account regardless if they have your password. How It Works ​When you attempt to login with…
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UofT Undergraduate Security-Related Courses

MAT198: Cryptology: The Mathematics of Secrecy and Security** Campus: St George “In this course we will study breakthroughs in cryptology, from secret messages in the ancient world and the Enigma cipher in World War II, to modern cryptosystems that facilitate online commerce. Along the way, you will develop a sophisticated understanding of how numbers interact…
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A Look into Cybersecurity Career Pathways

With the rapid development of digital technology, governments, businesses, and individuals have developed a rapidly growing dependency on the internet. Increase in cyberattacks, need to keep safe Cybersecurity Ventures released data showing cybersecurity positions grew by 350 per cent, from one million in 2013 to 3.5 million in 2021 3.5 Million Openings In 2025 https://cybersecurityventures.com/jobs/ …
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The Importance of Cloud Security, Common Vulnerabilities, and Best Security Practices

Author: William Khem-Marquez (CSSA Research Team Member) Over the past few years, many enterprises have been migrating their systems to cloud services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. Cloud-based infrastructure has opened the door to developers looking to build scalable and resource-heavy applications without the burden of purchasing, maintaining, and…
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