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CYBERSECURITY

Diploma Program

Learn the basics and essentials of internet security and cybersecurity.

Program Length: 1 Year

Course Type: Diploma

Mode of Learning: In-Class

Students: Domestic and International

NOC Code: Median Wage $50/hour

Program Overview

Cybersecurity is the protection of computer systems and networks from the theft of or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. 

With a large amount of digital information that has been created in the past few years, computer security and cybersecurity professionals have been highly sought out. Our Cybersecurity will teach you the basics and essentials of computer security/cybersecurity and the security skills to ensure that you’ll always be in-demand in the ever-growing technology industry.

Careers related to Cybersecurity:

  • Digital Security Analyst
  • Systems Security Administrator
  • Network Security Administrator
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Information Systems Security Manager
  • Chief Security Officer

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Admission Requirements

  • 18 years of age or older.
  • Assessment: Online or In-person Counselling
  • Result to Prove English Proficiency:
    • IELTS (Academic) – 6.0 overall
    • IELTS (General) – 6.0 overall with each band 6.0
    • PTE (Academic) – 51 overall
    • TOEFL IBT – 60 overall
    • CELPIP – 7 overall with each band 7
  • In the absence of the above ESL required.
  • Secondary or Post Secondary Degree Diploma.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze and resolve security issues in networks and computer systems to secure an IT infrastructure.
  • Design, develop, test and evaluate secure software.
  • Develop policies and procedures to manage enterprise security risks.
  • Evaluate and communicate the human role in security systems with an emphasis on ethics, social engineering vulnerabilities and training.
  • Interpret and forensically investigate security incidents.

Job Responsibilities

  • Monitor network security for threats.
  • Respond to security incidents.
  • Analyze security data for trends.
  • Enforce security policies.
  • Educate on security best practices.
  • Identify network weaknesses.
  • Test and secure systems.
  • Use security tools effectively.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Maintain security records.

Program Modules

  • Computer Cryptography and Digital Steganography
  • Digital Forensic Systems
  • Security Architecture & Design
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Cyber Security Capstone Project
  • Computer Network Security