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Program Overview
Our Cyber & Cloud Security program equips you with the skills to protect cloud customers and organizational information. You’ll support data requirement determination (e.g., PCI DSS, privacy legislation), identify vulnerabilities, and offer security guidance for cloud computing. Collaborate with IT process owners to develop management and operational procedures, and help businesses understand data life cycles. You’ll participate in cybersecurity management programs, perform technical activities on platforms like Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud, and validate technology configurations to ensure security and cost efficiency. Work with advanced cloud technologies including virtual networks, containers, and security systems.
Employer Testimonials
“I’ve worked for a variety of companies over my long career, but I look forward to working at Robertson College. They have developed a system that allows employees to contribute and be heard while working towards the common goal of ensuring that students succeed.” — Pinnacle Service Solutions Inc.
This program is licensed under Alberta’s Private Vocational Training Act (PVTA) and Manitoba’s Private Vocational Institutions Act (PVIA).
The program is intended to prepare students for the following certifications:
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
- Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
- Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associated (AZ-104)
- AWS Certified Architect Associate (SAA-CO2)
- TE Cyber Defense Pro
- TE Hybrid Server Pro
Robertson’s Cyber and Cloud Security program was developed in consultation with the following industry experts: Privity Systems Inc. and Security Resource Group Inc. Robertson is in constant consultation with industry experts to ensure the curriculum and its delivery is relevant, timely, and aligned with industry standards and best practices.
Program Delivery
Study on your own schedule with the option to attend live lectures throughout the week to connect with your instructor
Study and collaborate with your peers on campus, with instructor support along the way
Program Details
Admission Requirements
Contact AdmissionsCareer Opportunities
- Cyber Security Specialist
- Information Security Analyst
- Systems Administrator
According to Canada’s Job Bank, the employment outlook for this field (NOC-2171) is projected to be strong for the 2021 – 2023 period across Canada. This can be attributed to contributing factors, including employment growth and the addition of new positions being made available, the retirement of the current workforce, and a small influx of unemployed workers with recent experiences in this occupation.
Graduates of the Cyber and Cloud Security diploma program will be able to find employment across many industries as information technology and the knowledge-based economy continues to grow both in size and importance.
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Communication - 20 Hours
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of effective communication skills required in both personal and professional settings. The course explores the essential elements of communication, including interpersonal communication, leadership styles & characteristics, professional networking, conflict resolution, and interpersonal communication. Students will develop a strong foundation in communication theory that will help in communicate effectively and confidently in different professional and personal settings.
Professionalism - 20 Hours
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 - 20 Hours
This course will introduce students to the concept of professional ethics with an understanding of different ethical principles and theories and how they apply to cyber & cloud security roles. Students will learn why ethics matter and different ethical dilemmas in the cyber & cloud security field as well as understand 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 - 80 Hours
This course is designed to familiarize students with local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), the Internet, and the hardware and software associated with networking. Understanding the fundamentals of LANs, WANs, hardware, and software is 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 + - 80 Hours
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 - 100 Hours
This course provides students with an 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.
Technology Management Concepts - 100 Hours
This course introduces students to fundamental principles and strategies related to technology management that are 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 - 40 Hours
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 - 40 Hours
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 - 40 Hours
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 - 20 Hours
This course introduces students to the concepts related to the secure development of software required for the 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 the 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 - 60 Hours
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 - 20 Hours
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 the security features and tools that AWS provides and how they relate to traditional services.
Career Preparation - 40 Hours
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 - 100 Hours
This course prepares students to work completely to complete network defense skills and certifications.
Hybrid Computing Fundamentals - 100 Hours
This course measures a student’s ability to manage Windows Server in an on-premises, cloud, or hybrid configuration.
Practicum - 120 Hours
The practicum and practical project provide students with the skills to integrate learning across courses in a hands-on and practical manner.
Tuition & Fees
The total amount is inclusive of all program registration fees, ebooks, and courseware. The tuition amount for Manitoba enrolment contracts also encompasses a Training Completion Fund (TCF) fee.
Financial Assistance & Funding
Robertson offers a variety of financial aid opportunities to ease students’ stress and allow them to focus on their studies. If you need extra support, we have flexible funding to accommodate all our students, no matter their financial situation. Our dedicated Financial Aid Officers will help you every step of the way.
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Practicum
Practicum is a chance to gain real-world experience in your field of study, and it brings you one step closer to your career!
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Turn what you’ve learned into real-world action by embracing challenges and exploring business opportunities.
Gain Hands-on Experience
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Build Industry Connections
Make a strong impression during your practicum. Even if not hired, your host can be a key reference in your job search.
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The Workforce Team will match your practicum to your strengths and career goals, setting you up for a successful start.
Certifications
The Cyber and Cloud Security Professional program is intended to prepare students for the following six certifications:
Students in the Network Security Technician program are eligible to request industry certification vouchers worth up to $1150
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Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) |
Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) |
AWS Certified Architect Associate (SAA-C02) |
Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) |
TE Cyber Defense Pro |
TE Hybrid Server Pro |
Students will receive vouchers for each exam listed above at no additional cost. This is a value of over $2850.
Industry Attestations
The following includes cyber and cloud security industry attestations that have given us the permission to use their names, role and organizations on our website. They have also given us permission to use excerpts from the feedback they provided previously on our program on our website.
Government of Canada
“The curriculum covers all subjects and competencies very well.”
– John Adeyefa, Cyber and Cloud Security Consultant, Government of Canada
SRG Security Resource Group Inc.
“The Curriculum provides a broad overview of the concepts and practical applications required for an entry level cyber security analyst. I appreciate the inclusion of some of the softer skills within the program, as these are critical in leading to long term success within the Cyber Security industry. I believe there are 2 types of Information security professionals – technical and the governance-focused. Where most students will enter the field focused and energized by the technical aspect, as the industry matures and there is a need for those in the governance (soft skills) that will also make a tremendous impact.
This program would prepare the graduate for entry-level work, such as:
- SOC Junior Analyst
- Call Centre Analyst
- Security Analyst/Consultant (junior)
- Business Analyst
The program provides the graduate with a solid foundation and hands-on experience that are in demand in today’s global market.”
– Bjorn Gudehus, Service Delivery Manager, MSS On-Boarding and Project Services, SRG Security Resource Group Inc.
“As the person who makes the hiring decisions for SRG and the SRG Cyber Security Division, I would hire a graduate from this program. The materials are easy to grasp and based on industry standards already in place. The curriculum provides all basics one would need (to work as a cyber security analyst). The program is designed to provide the basic principles and understanding of cyber and cloud security; it would not take more than a few months after graduating to find work.”
– Brian Zerr, Vice President, Cyber Security Services, SRG Security Resource Group Inc.
Program Development Partners
Privity Systems Inc.
Privity Systems Inc. has well over a decade of experience in the IT security field and has extensive experience working in the cloud security arena with a specific focus on regulatory compliance. As a Payment Card Industry (PCI) Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) company, Privity has been helping companies secure their IT assets and credit card processing environments in the cloud, and has been formally attesting to the accuracy of PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) security audits to regulators.
Shawn Chaput, is also one of the co-founders of the Cloud Security Alliance and the author of the section on “Compliance” in their original 2008 guidance document. A participating committee member of several working groups related to information security at the Canadian Standards Association, Shawn is a recognized expert of ISO as related to ISO/IEC 27000 series best practices. In addition to more than 20 years of IT experience, Shawn has an MBA in Management of Technology and holds more than 30 certifications from different vendors and organizations, including CIA, CRMA, CISSP, CCSP, QSA and several Azure, M365, and AWS technical certifications.
SRG Security Resource Group Inc., Cyber Security Service
Tillman Hodgson serves as Operations Manager, Managed Security Services (MSS) for SRG Security Resource Group Inc., Cyber Security Service. He is an information security professional with 21 years of enterprise Unix/Linux, network and management experience with a 20 year focus on information security. Senior-level IT security professional with a proven record of cost-effective security and privacy management through accurate threat assessment, effective security controls and performance metrics, and the alignment of security posture to business objectives. Tracy is an analytical and experienced ISMS auditor who specializes in assessing administrative and technical controls for effectiveness and compliance to a variety of frameworks and legal and regulatory body requirements.
Tracy Hodgson serves as SO Certified Lead Auditor for SRG Security Resource Group Inc., Cyber Security Service. She offers 22 years of risk management experience in various industries and applies that skillset to great effect in security assessments, gap analysis, policy development, and audits. She is the holder of Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) refers to a designation issued by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).
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