School of Business and Technology Diploma
ISC2 (CC, SSCP), Azure, AWS

Cyber & Cloud Security Professional

Learn to defend data and systems across the cloud and step into a security career in about 12 months.

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Protect the data that organizations cannot afford to lose

Certification Preparation ISC2

The program is intended to prepare students for ISC2 certifications (SSCP, CC — bootcamp exam training provided at no cost), plus AWS Solutions Architect and Microsoft Azure Administrator foundational concepts.

Credential Diploma · 12 Months
Practicum 3 weeks

Robertson’s Cyber and Cloud Security Professional Diploma program will provide you with the tools and knowledge to keep your customer’s information secure. In today’s age of information and connectivity, Cyber & Cloud Security professionals play a vital role in keeping information secure by focusing on the protection of valuable data and systems hosted in the cloud.

Sixteen courses spanning security, cloud, and defense

  1. 1.

    Security foundations

    • Network+ – 80h
    • Security+ – 80h
    • Information Security Concepts – 100h
    • Data Security Foundations – 40h
  2. 2.

    Cloud platforms

    • Microsoft Azure – 60h
    • Amazon Web Services – 60h
    • Hybrid Computing Fundamentals – 100h
  3. 3.

    Defense and architecture

    • Foundations of Cyber Defense & Cloud – 100h
    • IT Architecture Concepts – 40h
    • Secure Software Development Concepts – 20h
  4. 4.

    Systems and technology management

    • Technology Management Concepts – 100h
    • Business Systems Analysis Concepts – 40h
  5. 5.

    Professional practice

    • Communication – 20h
    • Professionalism – 20h
    • Ethics – 20h
    • Career Preparation – 40h

Where security professionals build their careers

Job titles graduates land

Cyber Security Specialist Information Security Analyst Systems Administrator

Recent graduate placements

Cloud Service Providers IT Security Teams Public Sector Agencies

Potential Earnings

$62,400–$150,010

in a year or less, after graduation

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12 months, broken into 16 courses

Communication

20h

The cyber and cloud security professional plays a vital role in keeping cloud customers’ information secure by focusing on protecting valuable data and systems hosted in the cloud. As organizations leverage evolving cloud technologies, to take advantage of the efficiencies of scale, and rely on different outsourcing arrangements, the need for IT professionals with a clear understanding of all phases of the cloud data lifecycle and securing cloud environments increases. Cloud professionals with knowledge of information technology and information security principles are necessary to ensure that platforms and third-party agreements are protecting the data appropriately. This role helps to ensure that data entrusted to third parties is managed just as securely as if retained within organizations’ data centres.

Professionalism

20h

This course will introduce students to the concept of professional practice. Students will be introduced to professional competencies, research skills, writing, and presentation skills. Students will develop an understanding of project-management skills, and the importance of ongoing professional education and certification.

Ethics

20h

This course will introduce students to the concept of professional ethics with understanding of different ethical principles and theories and how they apply cyber & cloud security roles. Students will learn why ethics matter and different ethical dilemmas in the cyber & cloud security field as well as understanding of their responsibilities and accountabilities for legal, regulatory, security, privacy, governance, and policy requirements related to information management. Students will develop a strong ethical framework that guides their decisions thereby fostering integrity and social responsibility.

Network+

80h

This course is designed to familiarize students with local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), the Intranet, and the hardware and software associated with networking. Understanding the fundamentals of LANs, WANs, hardware, and software are core to the networking industry. You will gain the knowledge that you need to become certified, and the practical skills you will need to be well on your way to a job in the IT networking field. Upon completion of the course you will be prepared to sit for the CompTIA’s Network + N10-006 exam.

Security+

80h

This course is designed to introduce students to the issues associated with modern-day security in the IT world. This course covers most major security topics and is designed to prepare the student to be able to take and pass the SY0-401 exam to become CompTIA Security+ certified.

Information Security Concepts

100h

This course provides students with understanding of the fundamental theories and concepts in information security with the knowledge required to protect sensitive information and mitigate risks in an enterprise environment. Students will explore different concepts of information security including identifying and implementing security objectives and control types through the application of various industry best practices and frameworks. The course covers fundamental information security topics and methodologies that are used to ensure secure cloud environment deployments and management.

Technology Management Concepts

100h

This course introduces students to fundamental principles and strategies related to technology management that is required to maintain a secure computing environment. Students will be introduced to different technology management programs such as change & configuration management, encryption key management, disaster recovery/ business continuity, identity and access management, incident management, patch management, risk management, vulnerability and performance management etc.

Data Security Foundations

40h

This course can provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles of data security and protection. It covers the fundamental concepts and techniques necessary to secure sensitive data, including data classification, access control, encryption, data loss prevention, and incident response. The course also explores various data security standards and regulations, such as GDPR and HIPAA, and their implications for organizations.

IT Architecture Concepts

40h

This course introduces students to IT architecture concepts required to create secure system applications. This includes reviewing formal security models (such as Bell­ LaPadula, Biba, Clark-Wilson, Brewer-Nash, Graham-Denning, etc.), as well as looking at how those theoretical models get implemented on critical technology components (like computers, operating systems, applications, networks, and databases).

Business Systems Analysis Concepts

40h

This course introduces students to the importance of business systems analysis and its role in developing secure systems. This includes learning how to characterize a system based on the criticality and classification of the data, as well as how to perform various typical business analysis processes such as building use cases, conducting feasibility studies, doing requirements analysis, and modeling secure solution designs.

Secure Software Development Concepts

20h

This course introduces students to the concepts related to secure development of software required for maintenance of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This includes orienting students with different generations of development languages, as well as with techniques used to develop software securely (such as designing with failure in mind and secure recovery). Common security issues associated with software will be explored (such as those identified by OWASP), as well as how one goes about testing applications to confirm that they are secure (i.e. DAST/SAST, synthetic, transactions, and misuse cases).

Microsoft Azure

60h

This course provides students with Azure foundations, starting with working within the Azure portal and being introduced to common tools used in the Azure environment. Students will learn how to manage different Azure cloud services such as storage, security, networking, and compute cloud capabilities, and get hands-on experience creating virtual machines and virtual networks. The course will also focus on subscription and resource management required for tracking and estimating service usage and related costs, as well as identity management through which students will learn how to grant appropriate access to Azure AD users, groups, and services using role-based access control (RBAC).

Amazon Web Services

60h

This course provides students with AWS Solutions Architect foundational concepts that will allow them to learn how to design available, cost-efficient, fault-tolerant, and scalable distributed systems on AWS. Students will learn how to architect and deploy secure and robust applications on AWS technologies, define solutions using architectural design principles based on customer requirements, and provide implementation guidance as necessary. The course will similarly yield an understanding of security features and tools that AWS provides and how they relate to traditional services.

Career Preparation

40h

This course provides students with an overview of searching for employment opportunities, creating professional and targeted resumes and cover letters, and preparing for an interview. Students will learn about job hunting online, the application process for job aggregators, and discover the potential benefits of networking to help secure a job in their field.

Foundations of Cyber Defense & Cloud

100h

This course prepares students to work completely to complete network defense skills and certifications.

Hybrid Computing Fundamentals

100h

This course measures a student’s ability to manage Windows Server in an on-premises, cloud, or hybrid configuration.

One flat tuition, no surprises

Program Tuition

Includes all applicable fees, ebooks and courseware

Fees, ebooks, courseware included

$20,995

Tuition total

$20,995

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