- Duration: 85 weeks
Diploma program in “Information Technology and Cyber Security” a blend of IT and Cyber Security, is designed to produce graduates who wish to start their career as an “Information Technology and Cyber Security Specialist” in a fastest growing industry. The field of information technology continues to expand; the skills of an IT professional will always be an employable asset.
Through this diploma program, students will learn how to identify, analyze, and mitigate threats to internal IT systems and/or networks. Students will explore the systems, tools, and concepts used to minimize the risk to an organization’s cyberspace, and the standards and procedures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and information systems. As one of the world’s fastest growing technology fields, the demand for IT and Cyber Security professionals has never been greater.
Unique content for a truly different Information Technology and security program helps our graduates become in-demand job candidates.
Upon completion of the program, students will have ability to:
- Describe IT Security risks
- Discuss security mitigation strategies and implementations
- Develop corporate IT security awareness plans
- Secure data throughout its life-cycle in various environments
- Apply host hardening best practices
- Recognize common application IT security issues and apply appropriate controls
- Describe key cryptography concepts and know when to apply them
- Apply public key cryptography and related infrastructure to achieve security goals
- Secure an IT system using authentication, authorization and access control technologies
- Plan and implement physical and environmental security
The IT and IT security industry is experiencing a large deficit in well trained, entry-level security professionals who can be instantly productive in a large variety of jobs. Our graduates emerge with hands-on knowledge and up to date technology insights from instructors who are active in the field and may have potential career path and employment opportunities in a wide variety of areas at entry level positions.
Standard Admission
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
- Successful interview with Alison College Administration
Mature Admission
- At least 18 years of age or older
- Successful completion of College Entrance Test (CET)
- A Canadian language benchmark 5 or equivalent (IELTS, TOEFL or other recognized test)
- Successful interview with Alison College Administration
Duration: 2 years Intakes: January, April, July, October
Tuition Fee: C$16,800. /year
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In this diploma program you will focus on the security of information systems, learning the techniques and theory that support network infrastructures in small to large businesses. The future of the IT is unlimited.
Admission requirements for this program are as under:
Fill the International Admission Application Form, attach the following documents and email at international@alisoncollege.ca
Please note, incomplete application or incomplete documents will not be entertained.
- Minimum Grade 12 High School certificate (or equal) along-with transcripts
- Student age must be 18 or over at the time of application
- All non English documents MUST BE TRANSLATED IN ENGLISH
- IELTS 5 or equivalent (TOEFL or other recognized test) not later than 2 years
(IELTS must be Academic)