George Brown College introduces cyber security program
by CM staff
Newly developed micro-credentials will help reskill and upskill the next generation of cyber security experts.
TORONTO — George Brown College has created the Cyber Security for IT Professionals program at the Centre for Continuous Learning, which is focused on offering learning options for current students and those looking to both understand more about the profession and reskill or upskill their credentials.
The college developed the cyber security education program with the support of TD Bank Group and in collaboration with the Coalition of Innovation Leaders Against Racism (CILAR).
The program includes online learning modules and courses that offer micro-credentials related to cyber security roles that span across industry sectors.
“The micro-credentials help create amazing opportunities for George Brown students to gain the knowledge and skillset to meet growing cyber security needs. We are supporting our students and future generations of talent, and this is how we spell success at George Brown,” said Gervan Fearon, president, George Brown.
As part of the collaboration, CILAR is supporting the outreach strategy for the program, focused on reaching diverse communities to generate equitable learning opportunities, and build interest in and awareness of potential careers in cyber security.
“CILAR was created with the collective belief that the future economy is being built through the innovation economy,” says Serena Nguyen, Executive Director, CILAR. “We know that it must be an inclusive experience with leadership and participation from underestimated communities. We are pleased to work with George Brown to help find pathways to the innovation economy through cyber security education.”
TD is supporting the development of the program by providing cyber security technology expertise in a consulting capacity.
Through the new program, students can work towards six micro-credentials in cyber security, created for the skillsets that are specifically required for the following cyber security specialist roles:
- Vulnerability Analyst
- Threat Intel Analyst
- Phishing Analyst
- Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Analyst
- Cyber Security Incident Response (CSIR) Analyst
- Watch Analyst
The next start date for the program is January 9, 2023. For more information visit, www.georgebrown.ca/cyber
