Cyber Security Fanshawe College

Overview

This Cyber Security  Advanced Diploma offered at Fanshawe College will also include three co-operative education work placements to further enhance all of those skills. 

You’ll begin by exploring foundational topics in our cyber security courses, including information security, ethics, network management/analysis, programming and scripting, operating systems, and database management. Building on those foundational topics, the curriculum will also develop your skills in the areas of risk analysis, cryptography, vulnerability testing, access control implementation, and security audit performance.

Upon completion of the program, you’ll be able to proactively implement critical infrastructure and sound security practices in any organization to mitigate cyber threats and respond quickly to security breaches on sensitive information.

Through hands-on lab activities, case study analyses, and research projects, you’ll enhance your information security understanding and develop your interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

This Fanshawe College program is aligned with IRCC's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 11.1003. Please consult the IRCC website to verify current Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) alignment.

Career opportunities:

The Cyber Security program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students with the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand work experience in their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of some Cyber Security students before even graduating! 

• Cyber Security Analyst - responsible for operating and monitoring security systems and events in order to enhance the ability to manage evolving cybersecurity threats
• Network and Security Technician - gain hands-on network and security experience while working with experienced network and security staff assisting in providing efficient and secure IT infrastructure.

• Cybersecurity Analyst - learn more about cybersecurity through participation in hands-on projects and programs for one of the leading sports and entertainment brands in North America.

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Cyber Security program will gain the professional, research, assessment, analytical, and evaluation skills needed to excel in various jobs, including:

• information security analyst
• cybersecurity consultant
• education and training manager
• forensic analyst
• risk manager/analyst
• systems security analyst
• network operations centre analyst
• business continuity manager
• e-commerce manager
• information security manager
• network penetration specialist
• infosec consultant

Accreditation

• This program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning Canada.