Defend the Digital World – Starting Day One
New for September 2027!
In today’s digitally connected world, cybersecurity isn’t optional, it is essential.
Every organization, in every sector, depends on professionals who can protect systems, data, and critical infrastructure from rapidly evolving threats.
The Cybersecurity Operations diploma responds directly to that need.
Developed through extensive industry consultation and labour‑market research, this two‑year, practice‑focused program prepares you to step confidently into the field, ready to contribute from day one.
Through hands-on training with real‑world tools, technologies, and scenarios, you’ll develop the practical skills employers are looking for: detecting threats, responding to incidents, managing risk, and navigating the complex world of cybersecurity.
This 2-year full-time, 60 credit program provides the knowledge, skills, and training required to prepare students for a career as a Computer Systems Technologist.
Admission Requirements and Program Overview
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View or download the pdf version of the official program outline.
Computer Specifications and Requirements
You will be required to bring your own laptop or device for the duration of this program. Below are the minimum specifications for the devices.
Recommended Specifications
- CPU: Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 7
- RAM: 16 GB minimum (32 GB preferred)
- Storage: 512 GB to 1 TB SSD (NVMe preferred)
- Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
- Virtualization Support: Required (Intel VT-x or AMD-V)
Note: These are the minimum recommended specifications.
Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students
Tuition and fees for this program are being determined and will be posted to this site as soon as they are available.
Tuition and Fees for International Students
Tuition and fees for this program are being determined and will be posted to this site as soon as they are available.
The Cybersecurity Operations Diploma will prepare you for entry- to mid-level roles focused on defending, monitoring, and testing computer and network systems. Such careers are well paying and expected to continue in high and growing demand in the region and across the Province.
Gain insights into job expectations, career prospects, salary, and additional information through WorkBC.
Your Diploma prepares you for entry- to mid-level positions such as:
- Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst
- Application security engineer
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Cybersecurity consultant
- Cybersecurity specialist
- Informatics security analyst
- Informatics security consultant
- Information technology (IT) project manager – cybersecurity
- Communicator research operator – Canadian Armed Forces
- Cyber Operator – Canadian Armed Forces
- Information technology (IT) security analyst
- Information technology (IT) security architect
- Information technology (IT) security consultant
- Information technology (IT) security specialist
- Internet security analyst
- Network security analyst
- Network security engineer
- Systems security analyst
- Systems security engineer
- Systems security planner
