Why Employers are Eager to Start Hiring from the New Cyber Security Analysis Program

Posted on Monday, January 10th, 2022

This highly sought-after, very competitive, and newly added program, has already captured the attention of many local tech companies, and many of our government employer partners are very keen to start hiring from the Cyber Security Analysis program. The first cohort will be working in May 2022.

1. Providing local employers with the latest cyber security skills and knowledge

Algonquin College is now meeting regional demands and helping employers establish their cyber security talent pipelines. Students have already begun putting into practice the following skills:

  • Securing networks using Cisco Routers/Switches other IDS/IPS, UTM, and other security appliances.
  • Penetration testing fundamentals and digital forensics fundamentals.
  • Basic understanding of the tools, methods, and applications of cryptographic capabilities to security mechanisms & controls.
  • Cyber incident response fundamentals.
  • Security Law & Compliance: good appreciation of laws, regulations, and standards are to be consulted/used in various regions and environments for achieving a strong security posture.
  • Business continuity and disaster recovery: good appreciation of how to plan for the worst-case scenario(s) and how to proceed to recover.

2. The benefits of applied learning in the field of cyber security

All courses in this program focus on applied learning with practical activities. The academic curriculum was developed following the Canadian Center for Cyber Security’s (CCCS) curriculum guidelines. Students benefit from the cyber lab at Algonquin College. The lab is equipped with enterprise-grade cyber security hardware/software and high-end workstations with a dedicated vCluster for each student.

Courses in this program include: Threat Management, Traffic Analytics, Vulnerability Management, Security Devices and Appliances, Applied Cryptography, Digital Forensics, Penetration Testing, Cyber Incident Response, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery, Students are also required to complete a Capstone Project. Students from this program graduate with an Ontario College Graduate Certificate.

3. Increase your capacity by adding co-op students to your team

Many employers hire co-op students to fill employment gaps on their teams or to work on an assigned project. Co-op is a great way to explore potential new hires.

"I am confident that I am speaking for my whole team when I say I can't wait to have her back full-time after she finishes her studies." - Sam Jahano, Co-op Mentor, CA-ITB on Computer Programming Student Lin Gan.

For more information on the program visit: https://www.algonquincollege.com/coop/coop-entry/cyber-security-analysis/

If you would like more information on the program or for help posting a job, please reach out to coop@algonquincollege.com

 

 


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