Cyber Connexion (Cybersecurity Analyst Stream) - Part-Time
Cyber Connexion is an intensive cybersecurity training program powered by the Fields Institute. Our program is designed to help you gain the practical experience, and build the technical foundation and critical soft skills you need to pursue a career in cybersecurity. Roles include Information Security Consultant, Security Analyst, Security Data Analyst, and Vulnerability Management Specialist.
Description
Online synchronous part-time classes | Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 6PM - 9PM and Saturdays 9:30AM - 3:30PM
- Every week includes: Intensive virtual instruction,cybersecurity hands-on labs, expert industry guest speakers and soft skills training.
- Session topics include: Cybersecurity Fundamentals; Computer Networks; Governance & Risk Management; Identity and Privileged Access Management (IAM & PAM); Defensive Security; Terraform, Vulnerability Management (Tenable One enterprise software), Cryptography, Cloud Security (AWS).
Are you eligible?
Program participants should be prepared to demonstrate the following:
- A passion for computers
- An interest in transitioning to a career in cybersecurity
- An ability to quickly develop new skills
- The ability to participate in all scheduled classes and activities and commit to learning the material
- Must have a CLB ability of 6 or higher
- Coding experience or a willingness to learn
- Good communication skills (listening, respectfulness, tolerance)
- A current resident of Canada who plans on pursuing long-term employment in Canada
Scholarships Available
Cyber Connexion is now proud to offer a limited number of scholarships valued up to $5,500, to support students who self-identify as BIPOC, and are keen to jumpstart a career in cybersecurity. For more information please see here.
Members of The Fields Institute
The Fields Institute is proud to announce a new partnership with BPTN, Tenable, eSentire, Scotiabank and TD Bank, as the Institute's latest affiliate members.
