Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security Analysis (Co-op and Non Co-op Option)
The Cyber Security Analysis (CSA) Ontario College Graduate Certificate program is designed to prepare you to meet the market demand for cyber security professionals in the public and private sector.
Throughout the program, you focus analytically on key cyber security principles including threat and vulnerability management, event analysis, laws and ethics relating to security compliance and implementation, cryptographic solutions for data confidentiality and communication protection, cyber incident response, digital forensics processes, disaster recovery and business continuity following cyber incidents and related tools and security appliances. You develop the skills and knowledge necessary to select and deploy the optimal tools and security solutions given unique scenarios.
Campus Information
Ottawa
A college campus should be designed around student needs. It should include the facilities — from public busing to affordable, healthy food services — that make student life efficient, worry-free, and productive. Students have varied interests and needs. That’s why the Ottawa campus of Algonquin accommodates a diverse range of requirements. A college campus should be setup to encourage discussion, with students enriching each other’s experience, providing friendship, support and offering a special way to learn.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 45
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduates may find employment in a variety of security related domains in the private, corporate, industrial, governmental or service sectors in a variety of roles including Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Specialist/Technician, Cyber Crime Analyst, Cyber Security Consultant, Cyber Security Developer, Cyber Security Design Specialist, Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Advisor, Embedded Cyber Security Specialist, Cyber Security Solutions Architect, Cyber Security Business Development Leader, Cyber Security Threat Assessor, Cyber Vulnerability Assessor, Cyber Defence Operator, Cyber Forensics Analyst, Cyber Security Project Manager, Cyber Security Protection and Planning Consultant, Cyber Security Compliance Specialist, Cyber Incident Response Specialist, Disaster Recovery Planner, Penetration Tester, Cyber Security Tester and Evaluator, Cyber Security Researcher, Cyber Security Cloud Architect, Cyber Security Policy Analyst.
PSW Opportunity
- 3* year PSW opportunity Minimum 2 years of Study in Canada
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Program Eligibility
- Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma or Degree, or equivalent in the areas of Information Systems (IS), Information Technology (IT), Telecommunications/ Networking, IT/IS Security, Computer/Electronics/Communication Engineering or equivalent;
- OR A Graduate Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Degree from an accredited institution in a non-related field, with a minimum of three years of relevant practical field experience in an IT/IS Security position may be considered;
- Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES)
- IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band. OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22.
Bangladesh
Bachelor’s degree placed in the First or Second Division/Class and university transcripts.
English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:
- A minimum TOEFL score of 88 (internet-based with no single test score below 21)
- Or an IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.5 (with no single test score below 6.0)
- Or CAEL with an overall band score of 70
India
Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 55% or higher and university transcripts, with 6 or fewer retakes for a 3-year bachelor, and 8 or fewer retakes for a 4+ year bachelor. There can be no more than 3 retakes for any one subject.
Diploma or Provisional Certificate for proof of graduation
English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:
- Academic IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.5 (with no single test score below 6.0)
Nepal
Degree or college diploma and transcripts (depending on the program of interest)
English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:
- A minimum TOEFL score of 88 (internet-based with no single test score below 21)
- Or an IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.5 (with no single test score below 6.0)
- Or CAEL with an overall band score of 70.
Sri Lanka
Bachelor’s degree and university transcripts.
English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:
- A minimum TOEFL score of 88 (internet-based with no single test score below 21)
- Or an IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.5 (with no single test score below 6.0)
- Or CAEL with an overall band score of 70
- Course Code: 1530X03FWO
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
N/A
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: 95 CAD
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