Postgraduate Certificate in Security Operations Analyst with Co-Op

In this Postgraduate Certificate in Security Operations Analysis, you will develop the skills necessary to enhance your career as a cybersecurity professional. Learn the in-demand technical skills surrounding Security Operations Center (SOC) processes, procedures, technologies, and workflows.

What You’ll Learn

• Gain in-depth knowledge of security threats, attack vulnerabilities, threat actor behavior, the cyber kill chain, and many other SOC related concepts.
• Identifying Indicators of Compromise (IoC).
• System log monitoring and analysis across various platforms (IDS/IPS, end-point protection, servers, and workstations).
• Centralized Log Management (CLM) applications and processes.
• Implementation and administration of SIEM solutions (Splunk, AlienVault, OSSIM, ELK).
• Prepare comprehensive analytical security reports and briefings.
• Incident detection and response processes.
• Service Desk Ticketing System implementation and administration.

Some roles you could consider pursuing after you finish the program include: Computer Systems Manager, Information Systems Manager, Information Security Analyst, IT Consultant, Systems Security Planner, Systems Auditor, Systems Administrator, Technical Analyst, Data Processing and Systems Analysis Manager and Systems Development Manager.

Admission Requirements:

• Good command of English language.
• High school diploma or equivalent from an approved government of applicant’s home country, or applicant is minimum 19 years of age.
• Students are required to bring their own computers to class.

English Language Requirements:

Applicant must attain one of the following English language requirements:

• Successful completion of CCTB EAP (English for Academic Purposes) Level 5 or
• Have the required IELTS 6 score or equivalent or
• Pass the CCTB English Assessment (Written onsite or online with exam proctor).