CYBERSECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT WITH CO-OP
This comprehensive Cybersecurity program will equip students with the in-depth expertise and hands-on practical experience to become a highly skilled Cybersecurity Professional within the Information Technology sector.
Program Description:
This Cybersecurity Risk Management with Co-op program, will prepare students to understand in-depth information, network and computer vulnerability challenges, conduct ethical decisions that determine the system's vulnerability and plan organizational cybersecurity programs. Students will be able to monitor and analyze logs and alerts from a variety of different technologies across multiple platforms (IDS/IPS, end-point protection, servers, and workstations).
Why study this program?
Studying cybersecurity risk management will equip you with the skills and knowledge to enter several different roles including: Applications Analyst, Systems implementation Manager, Network Systems Engineer, Systems Security Analyst, Computer Analyst, Systems Security Planner, Internet Systems Administrator, and Network Support Technician.
The program is design for individuals keen to begin their career as a Cybersecurity Analyst, this diploma program will set you on the right path. Develop your IT skills to enter this dynamic and opportunity-filled sector.
Campus:Vancouver
Qualification: Post-Secondary Diploma
International
Domestic
Work Experience
The Co-op experience placement represents 50% of the overall program duration (1220 hours). You will get the opportunity to apply your newly acquired skills within the industry through paid work experience.
Develop your skills and expertise to advance yourself in a successful career
PTIB Approved Program
The Cybersecurity Risk Management program was reviewed and approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.
This program is eligible for StudentAid BC (domestic students only)
This program is designed for individuals keen to begin their career as a Cybersecurity professional. This diploma will set you on the right path. Develop your IT skills to enter this dynamic and opportunity-filled sector.
Computer Systems and Server Administration
This course will begin with an introduction into the software, hardware and operating system components of modern PCs and computer workstations in which students will learn the fundamentals of computer administration, maintenance, monitoring and troubleshooting to acquire the skills required to install and configure desktop computers and other devices in a business environment.
Foundational topics include: OS architecture, file and disk management, BIOS and UEFI, multi-boot, virtual machines, software installation/removal, performance tuning, backing up and protecting data, and troubleshooting. Networking and security basics will also be covered in this course.
Students will then move on to learn how to install and configure Windows Server 2016 for use as a networked enterprise operating system. The installation and configuration of Active Directory, Domain Name Services (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and virtualization services.
Introduction to Data Communication and Networking
In this course students will begin with learning the foundations of computer networking technologies required for basic network configuration and management, including the OSI Model, the TCP/IP protocol suite, IPv4/IPv6 addressing and subnetting, cable mediums, routing and switching, wireless, data flows, connectivity troubleshooting, and basic network device configuration.
Students will learn to use network simulation software to practice designing, configuring, and troubleshooting different LAN/WAN network and network device implementations.
Networking concepts such as VLANs, Inter-VLAN routing, IGP, OSPF, STP, network security, cloud computing, basic network programmability and automation will also be presented to students in this course.
This course will prepare students to challenge the CompTIA Network+ exam to achieve certification.
Website Development
This course will teach students the concepts and methodologies of front-end web development including HTML5 (Hypertext Markup Language), CSS3 (Cascading Style Sheets), Bootstrap, and JavaScript to create a highly responsive and interactive, mobile and tablet friendly websites.
Students will perform the initial task of using HTML5 to create a basic website content structure, layout, and related components before moving onto incorporating responsive design elements with CSS3 using selectors and combinators, the Box Object Model, positioning, animations and advanced design layouts with CSS Grid, Flexbox, and the Bootstrap framework. Lastly, students will incorporate the use of JavaScript for manipulating the DOM (Document Object Model) to create dynamic website features and to perform basic form validationIntroduction to Programming
This course in an introduction into programming using the Python programming language where learners will develop the foundational skills to create procedural and object-oriented applications.
Students will become proficient at using and implementing fundamental programming concepts including basic language syntax, operators, flow-control, lists and tuples, functions, dictionaries and sets, I/O operations, program modules, database connections, object-orientation, generators, and lambda expressions.
This learning outcomes of this course will set a strong foundation for students to pursue more intermediate to advanced programming courses.
Cybersecurity Terminology and Language
This course in a cybersecurity terminology and language using group discussions, role plays, cybersecurity vocabulary where learners will develop the foundational skills to create procedural and object-oriented applications.
This course helps students build the cybersecurity communication proficiency needed to succeed in today’s technologically enhanced workplace by focusing on the development of professional oral and written communication skills. Students will improve problem solving ability, management skills, research, writing and presentation skills and the ability to effectively participate in and chair meetings. Students will also develop skills in resume writing and study the strategies and techniques needed for success in interviews.
This learning outcomes of this course will set a strong foundation for students to pursue more intermediate to advanced cybersecurity workplace business communication and soft skills.
Introduction to Internet Programming and Web Applications
In the first part of this course, students will explore programming with JavaScript at an intermediate level including advanced control flow, arrays, functions, and objects as well as a strong emphasis on DOM (Document Object Model) manipulation before moving onto advanced topics including HTTP and Asynchronous programming.
In the second part of this course students will learn server-side JavaScript programming technologies including Node.js, Express.js, NPM and MongoDB to design, create and deploy a full-stack CRUD based application.
Introduction to Database Management Systems
This course will teach students the concepts, methodologies and different implementations of relational database systems including database modeling, relationship identification, entity mapping, data normalization and validation to produce various database schemas based on technical requirements.
Students will gain an understanding of the use of the structured query language (SQL) on an intermediate level and will be able to create complex database queries.
This course will prepare students to challenge the Oracle Certified Foundations Associate exam to achieve certification.
Linux Operating Systems and Networking
This course is an introduction to into administering Linux systems. Students will be introduced to a variety of foundational topics including the underlying Linux system architecture, device and filesystem management, network configuration and security, system services, common administration practices, bash shell scripting and task management.
Students will use their knowledge of Linux and automation scripting to perform automated configuration management of systems in addition to learning how to deploy a multi-tier enterprise web application on a local virtualized environment.
Software Analysis and Design
This course will introduce students to the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), iterative (Agile) and predictive (Waterfall) development models, and the concepts and methodologies software teams use throughout the end-to-end software build process.
Students will develop and analyze business and technical requirements, create high-level technical design documentation, create, and run test cases, and perform defect triage, while managing their work using various project management frameworks.
In the high-level system design segment of this course, students will use Object Oriented Design (OOD) to identify program classes to build a domain model. Students will use the Unified Modeling Language (UML) to create technical design documentation of their domain model.
During the software testing portion of the course, students will practice software testing using various test types including unit testing, feature testing, usability testing, regression testing, smoke test, and user acceptance testing.
Security Operations Centre and Asset Management
This course will introduce students to the fundamental concepts and notions of security concepts, code of ethics, security controls, asset management and control compliance. Students are exposed to change management, security awareness training and physical security operations. Students will apply what they learn in various exercises.
Students will be able to understand the SOC fundamentals, discuss the components of SOC: People, processes and technology and understand the implementation of SOC.
Cybersecurity Tools, Attacks, and Methodologies
This course will introduce students to the term cyber threats and attacks. Students will be able to understand the network level attacks, host level attacks and application-level attacks.
Students will be able to understand the indicators of compromise (IoCs) and discuss the attacker’s hacking methodology.
Cybersecurity Logging, Events, and Incidents
This course will introduce students to understand the fundamentals of incidents, events and logging and explain the concepts of local logging and centralized logging.
Students will be able to understand the indicators of compromise (IoCs) and discuss the attacker’s hacking methodology.
Incident Detection with SIEM Solutions
This course will introduce students to understand the basic concepts of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).
Students will learn different use case examples for Application Level Incident Detection, Insider Incident Detection, Network Level Incident Detection, Host Level Incident Detection.
Advanced Incident Detection using Threat Intelligence
This course will introduce students to learn fundamental concepts on threat intelligence and understand how threat intelligence strategy is developed.
Students will learn different threat intelligence sources from which intelligence can be obtained and explore the need of threat intelligence-driven SOC.
Cybersecurity Incident Response Techniques
This course will introduce students to understand the fundamentals concepts of incident response.
Students will learn how to respond to network security incidents, application security incidents, email security incidents, insider incidents and malware incidents
SIEM Capstone Project
This course will introduce students to search and navigate in Splunk to create reports and dashboards, both using Splunk’s searching and reporting commands and using the product’s interactive Pivot tool. Scenario-based examples and hands-on challenges will enable you to create robust searches, reports, and charts.
Cybersecurity Employment Preparation
This course will introduce students to land an interview for a job in one of the most exciting, fast-growing fields in technology: cybersecurity.
In this module, learn what to do before, during, and after your interview to significantly increase your chances of landing the cybersecurity position you're vying for.
Check the requirements below to prepare your application to CCTB
Students must be in possession of one of the English Language Equivalencies in the list below.
Language proficiency requirements are admission requirements and may not be waived by either the institution or the student.
Academic Requirements
Program Type |
Minimum Academic Requirements |
Post Secondary Diplomas (all) |
Secondary school diploma or equivalent from an approved government institution of applicant’s home country, or applicant is minimum 19 years of age (mature student admission). |
Required Academic Documents
Program Type |
Required Academic Documents |
Post Secondary Diplomas |
Scanned original, certified/notarized, official secondary education graduation proof of completion. Documents that are in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official translation. |
Admission Requirements – Proof of English Proficiency
In addition to meeting the academic admission requirements, all applicants to CCTB must provide proof of English proficiency to be considered for admission, using one of the options below:
Submission of English Language Test Scores
Applicants may fulfil the English language proficiency requirements through submission of valid results of a recognized English language test scores with their application:
Program Type |
Required English Proficiency Level |
Technology |
|
Post Secondary Diploma |
IELTS Academic 5.5 or equivalent |
Official English Proficiency Test Equivalency Table
English Language Test[1] |
IELTS Academic 5.5 |
|
Internet-based (iBT) TOEFL |
55 |
|
Paper-based (PBT) TOEFL |
496 |
|
IELTS General |
IELTS General 5.5 |
|
IELTS Indicator |
IELTS Indicator 5.5 |
|
Duolingo |
95 |
|
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) |
40 |
|
Canadian Academic English Language - ONLINE (CAEL - ONLINE) |
40 |
|
PTE Academic (Pearson Test English) |
36 |
|
CELPIP |
7 |
|
Cambridge English Test |
FCE (B2 First) |
|
CEFR |
B2 |
|
Language Cert |
B2 Communicator (25-32) |
|
CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks) |
6 |
|
TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) |
Listening and Reading |
605 |
Speaking and Writing |
310 |
Completion of an ESL Pathway Program
Applicants may fulfil the English language proficiency requirements through successful completion of English as a Second Language (ESL) or English for Academic Preparation (EAP) at a College, University, or approved pathway language organization. Please find below the list of English proficiency partners and required levels. CCTB also accepts Proof of English proficiency documents from Languages Canada approved members.
EAP Education Pathway Partner |
Minimum English Proficiency Requirement Level |
||
IELTS Academic 5.0 |
IELTS Academic 5.5 |
IELTS Academic 6.0 |
|
TLG |
Level 3 UPP |
Level 4 UPP |
Level 5 UPP |
EC English |
B1+ (Intermediate) |
B2 (Upper Intermediate) |
B2+ (Pre-Advanced) |
Oxford International Education Group |
Pathway Level 5 |
Pathway Level 6 |
Pathway Level 7 |
Proof of language proficiency based on previous education
Applicants may also fulfil the English language proficiency requirements through providing proof of completion of secondary or post-secondary education in an English-speaking country where English is the primary language of instruction.
Level of Study |
Minimum Requirement |
Secondary Education Postsecondary Education |
3 years of non-ESL studies in an English-speaking country |
Postsecondary |
2 years of non-ESL studies in an English-speaking country |
Postgraduate |
1 year of non-ESL studies in an English-speaking country* |
*Proof of medium of instruction may be requested.
Countries recognized where English is a primary language
American Samoa |
Falkland Islands |
Malawi |
Sierra Leone |
Anguilla |
Fiji |
Malta* |
Singapore |
Antiqua and Barbuda |
Gambia |
Mauritius* |
Solomon Islands |
Australia |
Ghana |
Montserrat |
South Africa* |
Bahamas |
Gibraltar |
New Zealand |
Tanzania |
Barbados |
Grenada |
Nigeria |
Trinidad & Tobago |
Belize |
Guam |
Philippines* |
Turks & Caicos |
Bermuda |
Guyana |
Rwanda* |
Uganda |
Botswana |
Ireland |
St. Helena |
United Kingdom |
Cameroon* |
Jamaica |
St. Kitt’s & Nevis |
USA |
Canada** |
Kenya |
St. Lucia |
Virgin Islands (British and US) |
Cayman Island |
Lesotho |
St. Vincent & The Grenadines |
Zambia |
Dominica |
Liberia |
Seychelles |
Zimbabwe |
Ethiopia |
Malta* |
|
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* CCTB reserves the right to waive Language proficiency requirements for these selected countries that succeed in providing a stamped letter from the institution/Board/Ministry confirming the English language as a Medium of Instruction for completed secondary and/or post-secondary education.
**Applicants that have completed at least 1 year of post-secondary studies (2 terms) from a private institution in Canada, may be exempt from providing additional proof of English if Admissions is able to confirm the initial English requirements to enter such program.
Students are required to have and use their own personal computer in class
Cybersecurity Risk Management Career Opportunities
The program portfolio for this diploma is built around the skills employers are seeking in the workforce for the new digital world we live in. Whether students are looking to explore the latest technology trends in cybersecurity or develop knowledge in this exciting area, our expert tutors will ensure you reach your goals their aspirations.
In order to assist its students in the transition from study to work, CCTB also provides career orientation, guidance and complete employment support. You’ll be taught be industry practitioners in a highly interactive manner to ensure you’re ready to hit the ground running after graduation.
This Cybersecurity Diploma will provide you with a number of skills that you can take into many different roles. Some roles you could consider pursuing after you finish the program include:
NOCs: 2171, 2281
The average Cybersecurity Analyst salary in Canada is $59,086 per year or $28.40 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $40,000 per year while most experienced workers make up to $87,000 per year.
Work Experience
The co-op work experience placement represents 50% of the overall program duration. You will get the opportunity to apply your newly acquired skills within the industry through paid work experience.
Develop your skills and expertise to advance yourself in a successful career
Intake Dates:
Jan, May, Sep
Program Fees:
*Click here for 2024 Tuition Fees
International Tuition: $36,750 CAD
Discounts: $11,200 CAD
Final International Tuition after Discounts: $25,550 CAD
Domestic Tuition: $36,750 CAD
Discounts: $9,900 CAD
Domestic Discount: $8,400 CAD
Final Domestic Tuition after Discounts: $18,450 CAD
Financial assistance may be available to eligible students under the StudentAid BC program. For more information please go directly to https://studentaidbc.ca/sabc-home-page
*Additional fees may apply. Textbook costs are not included.
When applying to CCTB, please note that all applications must be submitted online using the Online Application in the link below:
When applying to CCTB, please note that all applications must be submitted online using the Online Application in the link below:
Work Experience Policy
This policy applies to all students who are enrolled in CCTB programs that offer a work experience component (e.g., practicum or co-op).
The work experience is a required part of Cybersecurity Risk Management with Co-op (CRMC) in which the student obtains practical skills relevant to the learning objectives of the program.
Policy Statement
The requirements for participation in the work experience are as follows:
The process by which the student will be placed in a work experience is as follows:
The Canadian College of Technology and Business, the student, and the host organization will enter into a written agreement (the Work-Term Agreement) detailing each party’s responsibilities and the activities the student will undertake during the work experience. A copy of the Work-Term Agreement will be provided to the student before the start date of the work experience.
The process by which the student will be evaluated in relation to the work experience component is as follows:
The Canadian College of Technology and Business will monitor the student during the work experience by reviewing:
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Cyber Security professionals needed in Canada by 2022
2,968 cyber-related violations in Canada in 2018
Forecasted demand for tech workers by 2021