Three reasons why SAIT’s Cybersecurity Analyst program should be the next step in your career

What do the financial, retail, healthcare and aerospace industries have in common? In addition to becoming increasingly digital, every network needs a solid defense against the threat of cyberattacks. As technology advances, governments, large companies and organizations have a responsibility to ensure that the online platforms they and their customers use are safe and secure.

“The demand for cybersecurity professionals has grown exponentially,” said Jessica Ager, Academic Chair, School of Advanced Digital Technology. “As companies go digital, they need to better secure their digital assets from malicious cyber threats.”

To help close this tech talent gap, SAIT recently announced the new Cyber ​​Security Analyst Post-Diploma Certificate program.

“Through this program, students have the opportunity to work with current professionals in the industry,” says Ager. “This approach accelerates students’ learning by applying the core competencies they are taught in class, with real-world experience.”

Whether you are looking to increase your job prospects or enhance your existing competencies, this employer-driven program provides the opportunity for individuals in any industry to upskill into roles. network security.

Here are three reasons why SAIT’s Cyber ​​Security Analyst program could be the next step in your career:

Courses are tailored to your current job

This 54-week program is designed for mid-career professionals looking to transition into a cybersecurity role within their organization. Program requirements include completing nine online courses, each six weeks long, plus a field placement in their current company. Online courses last a total of eight hours per week, three hours on weekday evenings and five hours on Saturdays. Field placements require 450 hours of career-integrated training and can begin at any time during the program.

The program’s courses are offered part-time to allow current employees to keep their jobs while being trained for future roles, Ager said. “SAIT will collaborate directly with industry advisors to assist students and mentors in the field placement process.”

Make your career future proof

The future is digital – don’t be left behind by an outdated skill set. With its ever-expanding reach, cybersecurity offers ultimate growth potential for your career and lifelong learning.

“Technological advancement continues to advance rapidly,” explains Ager. “As companies transform digitally, the need for cybersecurity professionals will increase accordingly who can ensure a company is digitally secure.”

Graduates of the Cyber ​​Security Analyst Certificate program will be able to assess and mitigate information security threats and risks in the global business landscape of incident response functions. , risk and compliance and operations. Graduates will also have experience working with diverse teams, equipped to propose practical solutions to reduce risk and apply independent thinking where necessary.

Employer-driven

Designed with our industry partners, this program requires 51% of learning to be completed in the workplace and employers nominate current employees to participate.

“The industry has demonstrated the importance of on-the-job training,” says Ager. “This innovative approach enables organizations to develop talent internally and provides students with the opportunity to develop cybersecurity skills on the job.”

If the Cybersecurity Analyst’s post-diploma certificate program seems right for you, contact our student advisors at sadt.advising@sait.ca