| | Cyber Security Specialist | | |
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| School | Vancouver Career College (Burnaby Campus) | | |
| Location | Burnaby, BC, Canada | | |
| School Type | Career College | | |
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| Degree | Diploma | | |
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| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 76 Week(s) | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | High school graduation or equivalent* OR mature student status**.
*From an English language teaching institution.
**19 years of age upon starting classes, and pass college’s admissions test. | | |
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| Description | The increased reliance on computer systems, the internet, and connected technologies has made cybersecurity a critical concern for organizations and individuals alike. Cybersecurity is the protection of internet-connected systems, including hardware, software, and data, from cyber threats and cyberattacks. The Cybersecurity Specialist diploma program at Vancouver Career College will prepare students to access, plan, and implement cybersecurity defense strategies.
Industry and vendor certifications have become a benchmark used by employers during the hiring process. The Cybersecurity Specialist program helps students prepare for certification examinations in the following areas: Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+, Net+, Security+, CySA+, Pentest+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) | | |
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