Professional Development Institute
About the Security, Economics and Technology Hub
As Canada progresses into the 21st century, it experiences change at an accelerating rate in three interrelated areas: security, economics and technology (SET).
Canada's place in the world is increasingly dependent on security, economic strength and technological evolution. These issues are inseparable as Canada keeps pace with unfolding new political orders and prepares for the future by innovating and adapting to disruptive technology and global change.
The SET program provides relevant and contemporary knowledge on important issues by convening training and events that address your interests. In light of global challenges, the needs of policy makers, practitioners and the private sector, the SET hub provides subject matter experts who grasp the details and dynamics to help you navigate a positive and forward path in your responsibilities.
SET Certificate Programs
SET General Certificate
Advanced Certificate in Threats, Risks and National Security
Advanced Certificate in Information and Cyber Security
Upcoming SET Security and Cyber Courses & Events
Security considerations are on the mind of decision-makers in the public and private sectors. The Institute is a trusted source of knowledge and learning in security policy. It fosters substantive dialogue and provides professional development opportunities with global top security policy experts. The exchange of knowledge on current and emerging security issues leads to actionable policy, informed decision-making and enhanced resiliency.
July 2021
- Strategic Dynamics and Issues the Middle East
- Insider Threat: The Psychological Pathways to Betrayal
- Strategic Foresight and National Security Analysis
August 2021
September 2021
- Docker and Kubernetes Basics (asynchronous)
- Cyber Security Bodies of Knowledge, Regulations, Standards and Compliance
- Tradecraft and Government Machinery
- Introduction to Information and Cyber Security Challenges
- Cyber Futures
- Intelligence in Strategy and National Security Policymaking
October 2021
- Cyber Security Literacy Workshop FREE Workshop!
- Machine Learning with Python (asynchronous)
- Terrorism in the World: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
- The Implementation and Management of Information and Cyber Security Systems
- Information and Cyber Security Privacy and Legal Insights and Challenges
- The Spies Next Door
- Cyber Defences, Best Practices and Techniques
November 2021
- Docker and Kubernetes Advanced (asynchronous)
- Introduction to DevOps (asynchronous)
- Infrastructure as Code (asynchronous)
- Inroads of the People's Republic of China in the Caribbean – Security Implications for Atlantic Partners
- The Business Case for Information and Cyber Security
- Cyber Security Literacy Workshop
- Understanding The Canadian Intelligence Community: Who Does What and Why
- Strategic Foresight and National Security Analysis
- 2021 CASIS West Coast Security Conference: Critical Security
December 2021
January 2022
February 2022
- The Failed Caliphate and the Dilemma of Returning Fighters
- Strategic Dynamics and Issues the Middle East
- The Devil That Will Not Die: Antisemitism Yesterday and Today
April 2022
May 2022
The University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute (PDI), in partnership with Canada’s Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN), is proud to offer revitalized professional development learning opportunities in cloud computing.Our C4V Partnership
Learn more about our partnership with C4V
Security, Economics & Technology Blog
Browse Recent Posts
June 15, 2021 - CANADIAN FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SERVICE – DISCUSSION PAPER
June 8, 2021 - The Idaho Mass Shooting and the Australian Example
June 1, 2021 - Jordan: Still Stable, but Less So
May 13, 2021 - Are we Entering a new "Threat Wave"?
March 16, 2021 - Insider Threat Bias
March 2, 2021 - If the head of a spy agency speaks publicly, shouldn't we listen?
February 9, 2021 - The Socialization of Terrorism
February 1, 2021 - Star Wars and Cyber Defence
January 25, 2021 - Understanding the Wave of Normalization in the Middle East
January 19, 2021 - Top 10 Cyber Defence Predictions for 2021
January 11, 2021 - What will Canada’s National Security and Public Safety Challenges be in 2021?
December 16, 2020 - Countries Treat First Degree Murder Seriously, as they Should: why doesn’t Canada when it comes to Terrorism?
December 7, 2020 - It’s Time for Our Government to Walk the Walk, Not Just Talk the Talk, (and talk and talk…..maybe) When it Comes to the PRC?
November 23, 2020 - Digital Citizen
November 16, 2020 - Why can’t the Canadian PM denounce a brutal act of terrorism?
November 2, 2020 - Piecing Together the Puzzle of a Potential Terrorist Plot
October 13, 2020 - State Sponsored Kidnapping - What are the options?
October 06, 2020 - The Taliban Deal & U.S. - Jihadist Negotiations
September 28, 2020 - This Threat to National Security may be out of this World!
September 22, 2020 - FUDging the odds: Security as business enabler
September 14, 2020 - Is the violent extremist issue bigger than a shoebox?
September 1, 2020 - Canada is getting a failing grade when it comes to terrorism prosecutions
August 24, 2020 - Strike Back: Canadian context to cyber vigilantism and the active cyber defence certainty act
August 17, 2020 - Canada must send a strong message to Saudi Arabia
August 7, 2020 - Is Canada Really The 'True North Strong and Free' When It Ignores Arctic Sovereignty?
July 22, 2020 - Russian Espionage and Dirty Tricks During a Global Pandemic
June 24, 2020 - Déjà Vu for Canada’s Security Intelligence Service
June 17, 2020 - So Canada is Bringing Back ISIS Women – Now What?
June 11, 2020 - Terrorism means many things to many people and we may be heading down an unhelpful pathway
June 5, 2020 - Canada’s Supply Chain Vulnerabilities and the Links to National Interests
May 28, 2020 - How Foresight Could Help us Prepare for the Next Crisis
May 20, 2020 - Allegation from a Former Spy's Kiss 'n Tell Memoir
May 13, 2020 - "Money Often Costs too Much"
May 6, 2020 - Where is the COVID-19 terrorism spike?
Past S.E.T. Workshops
- "From Global to National Security: Emerging Trends and Challenges"
- A New National Security and Privacy Regulatory Framework: Key Impacts on the Private Sector
- Big Data Analytics and the Future of Decision Making
- Canada’s National Cyber Security Strategy
- Canadian Security and Technology Strategy
- Canadian Security in a Changing World
- Compliance and Audit of Values and Ethics in Public Service
- Countering Violent Extremism: An International Undertaking & Canada's Role
- Cyber Security and the Cloud
- Cybersecurity in an Era With Quantum Technologies
- Cyberwar, Cybercrime, and everyday Cyber Attacks: How Nations Prevent and Respond to Cyber Threats
- Doing Business in a Complex Geopolitical Environment
- Effective Communication for Security Policy Development
- Energy Policy in the 21st Century
- Fighting ISIS: Canada's options
- From Global to National Security: Emerging Trends and Challenges
- Fundamentals of Anti-Corruption to Prevent and Detect Fraud and Corrupt Activity in Public Sector Organizations
- Fundamentals of Forensic Accounting and Financial Controls to Prevent and Detect Fraud and Corrupt Activity in Public Sector Organizations
- Future Connections: How we will communicate, work & play
- Geopolitics: Russia, Iran, and North Korea
- Global Terrorism and Implications for Canada
- How Did We Get Here? Where Are We Going? An Introduction to the Contemporary Middle East
- Iran: Implications for Canada and the World
- Readiness and Resilience in the Age of Disruption
- Russia, Turkey, and the Black Sea Basin
- Security Outlook: Potential Risks and Threats
- Someone is Watching & Listening: Lawful Intercept
- Technology as a Strategic Security Asset
- Terrorism in Canada: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
- The Rule of Law in Whole of Government Involvement in Fragile States
- Track Two Diplomacy
- Understanding the Rapidly Evolving Threat Environment: Building Organizational Resilience
- Values and Ethics in Security
- What to do with Returning Foreign Fighters
- Facing Changes in the Military While Respecting the Rule of Law: Emerging Responses and Legal Issues
- How Worried Should Canadians be About Terrorism?
- Global Terrorism Index 2019 Briefing
- The Cyber Collaboration Imperative
- Threat in the Time of Pandemic
- The Outsider Among us
