Train to battle cybercrime and protect businesses

Cybercrime costs the world trillions of dollars each year. Become one of the good guys and train to keep computer systems and wireless networks safe from security risks. As an ethical hacker, you’ll learn how to protect computers, applications, and networks from unauthorized and malicious users or software. You’ll cover key cybersecurity concepts of infrastructure security configuration, information system security, risk management and cybersecurity policies, as well as legal and ethical aspects of the industry. 
 
As a graduate, you will be prepared to work as part of an IT support or security team. 

Program highlights

• Cambrian is a Palo Alto Cybersecurity Academy with curriculum aligned to the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) framework 
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of cyberattacks 
• Cover key cybersecurity concepts 
• Build in-demand skills using AI-powered cybersecurity tools
• Solve real-world problems with a capstone project 
• Grads can challenge various industry certifications

Program of study for 2027-28 Academic Year

Note:

Part-time students will be provided with a pathway to complete this program on a part-time basis.

Admission requirements

Applicants must be graduates of an Ontario College (or equivalent) diploma, advanced diploma, or degree program in computer science, information technology, or a related field.

OR

Applicant must possess three years of work experience in a related field (or combination of education and work experience) as judged by the College to be equivalent. Applicants must submit a resume detailing their related experience and a cover letter outlining their competencies and preparedness for the program (any and all post-secondary transcripts must still be submitted).

Program delivery

2027-2028

Fall term start

SEMESTER 1:  Fall 2027
SEMESTER 2:  Winter 2028

Winter term start

SEMESTER 1:  Winter 2028
SEMESTER 2:  Spring 2028

Spring term start

SEMESTER 1:  Spring 2028
SEMESTER 2:  Fall 2028

Registration to practice/additional testing

Graduates may challenge the following industry certifications:

• Palo Alto Networks Security Professional
• Palo Alto Networks Next-Gen Firewall Engineer
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate

• Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate

Specific program pathways

College or university degree opportunities  

If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian's college and university agreement details for further information. 

Employment opportunities

Graduates of this one-year graduate certificate program will be positioned to pursue positions in a wide range of public and private organizations in roles such as:

• Information systems security analysts
• Advisors
• Consultants
• Specialists
• Educators
• Network technicians
• Network administrators