Further your studies to specialize your IT career in the advancing field of Security.

Graduates of the Computer Systems Technician Ontario College Diploma program may be interested in furthering their knowledge and skills with this third year of study.

This third-year Computer Systems Technology - Security Ontario College Advanced Diploma program prepares you to perform a critical role in securing the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of business-critical data, transactions and network infrastructure.

In this program you develop the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills to assess, recommend, implement, and troubleshoot various advanced security solutions and countermeasures. Throughout the program, you have access to modern computing facilities that run Windows and Linux/UNIX-based operating systems that support a variety of pre-installed software applications. Algonquin College also offers specialized networking and hardware labs.

Learn how to deploy modern security countermeasures against threats to IT infrastructure and how to validate and evaluate security controls.

Discover common techniques used in digital forensics and investigations, and how to participate in the investigation and incident response process. Learn how to design effective corporate policies and IT forensic concepts and tools, and study the legal process and proper evidence gathering procedures.

Graduates of this program may find careers in:

• private, industrial, government, and service sectors
• security firms
• security audit/penetration consulting firms
• law enforcement agencies and security agencies

There may also be opportunities as a/an:

• security specialist
• IT network security consultant
• corporate information security manager and officer

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Enjoy solving problems and challenging their minds.
• Have an inquisitive, well-organized, and analytical nature.
• Can work effectively independently and with others in a corporate team environment.
• Enjoy analyzing problems of a complex nature and providing solutions.

Careers

Graduates may find employment in a variety of private and public organizations such as:

• privately-managed security firms
• security audit/penetration consulting firms
• law enforcement agencies (RCMP, OPP, local police forces)
• associated security agencies (CSIS, CSE)
• information technology consulting firms
• primary communications carriers and information service providers

Positions in the Information Technology environment may include:

• corporate information security or security administrator (junior to intermediate level)
• corporate information security manager/officer (junior to intermediate level)
• network security specialist (junior to intermediate level)
• IT/network security consultant (junior to intermediate level)
• IT/network security architect/designer (junior to intermediate level)
• security auditor/penetration tester (junior to intermediate level)
• digital forensic analyst/consultant/investigator (junior to intermediate level)
• IT/network security and compliance analyst/investigator (junior to intermediate level)
• technical support specialist - security (intermediate level)
• technical integration sales representative and support (intermediate level)

Pathways

Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Identify, analyze, design, develop, implement, verify and document the requirements for a computing environment.
2. Diagnose, troubleshoot, document and monitor technical problems using appropriate methodologies and tools.
3. Analyze, design, implement and maintain secure computing environments.
4. Analyze, develop and maintain robust computing system solutions through validation testing and industry best practices.
5. Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective working relationship.
6. Select and apply strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
7. Apply project management principles and tools when responding to requirements and monitoring projects within a computing environment.
8. Adhere to ethical, social media, legal, regulatory and economic requirements and/or principles in the development and management of the computing solutions and systems.
9. Investigate emerging trends to respond to technical challenges.
10. Analyze, plan, design, implement and administer computer systems and cloud solutions.
11. Research, design, deploy, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade, and decommission computing system infrastructures.
12. Select and apply scripting tools and programming languages to automate routine tasks.
13. Install, monitor, optimize and administer a database management system in response to specified requirements.
14. Design, implement, and administer technical support processes for computing system infrastructures that aligns with industry best practice.
15. Implement defence line using security control to effectively detect and respond to various cyber attacks and threats.
16. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Application Information

COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY - SECURITY - Pathway for Computer Systems Technician
Program Code 0156A01FWO

Algonquin College Computer Systems Technician - Networking students that have graduated 2 or more years ago must apply to the program through www.ontariocolleges.ca.

Computer Systems Technician students are required to apply through ontariocolleges.ca.

For those applicants required to apply through Ontario Colleges, applications must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:

ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228

Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.

For further information on the admissions process, contact:

Registrar`s Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro

Program Resources

Curriculum is reviewed annually to reflect evolving industry standards in the information technology field.