Are you thinking about what career to pursue? Or perhaps, you want to change your career. In either case, this blog about jobs in the field of cybersecurity might be useful to you. 

In this blog, we will explore the reasons why you should consider becoming a cyber security engineer and why a CNCSE program at Computek College would be a smart way of achieving this goal.

What Does a Cyber Security Engineer Do?

Cybersecurity is an umbrella term for technologies and processes designed to protect systems, data, and information from misuse and privacy breaches. Cyber security engineers protect sensitive information from cyberattacks by building and maintaining security networks and monitoring them for threats and breaches.

Why Become a Cyber Security Engineer?

According to the labour market analysis, occupations in the field of systems security are expected to face labour shortage conditions over the period of 2022–2031 at the national level. This means that you most likely won’t struggle with finding a job for too long after graduation. 

Also, the average base salary of cyber security engineers is 84,008 CAD, which makes this career choice financially rewarding.

Why Choose the CNCSE Program?

Acknowledging the high demand for cybersecurity specialists, we at Computek College offer Computer Network & Cyber Security Engineer (CNCSE) program, which is designed to provide you with a strong theoretical foundation as well as help you perfect the practical skills necessary to be job ready after graduation. 

After completing this program, you will be ready to apply for jobs like Information Security Analyst, Chief Information Security Officer, and Cryptographer, to name just a few.

Theoretical Knowledge

Cyber security engineers need to have an understanding of ethical hacking in order to be able to find and improve the vulnerabilities of a company’s infrastructure. They also need to be proficient in operating systems, such as Linux and Windows, network architecture, and computer forensics—the process of collecting and analyzing data from computer systems, networks, wireless communications, and storage devices for the purposes of investigating how cybercrimes occur.

The CNCSE program provides in-depth education about all these core competencies enabling graduates to become well-rounded professionals in the field of cybersecurity.

Practical Skills

Practical knowledge is always a great plus when it comes to job hunting. This is the reason why the CNCSE program integrates a hybrid approach. 

At Computek College, you can benefit from learning both theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for a cybersecurity specialist. Specifically, we offer a program placement that will help you develop practical skills through real-world experience.

Online Format

Last but not least, we know that being a caregiver or having a full-time job might complicate one’s ability to start an in-person program. That’s why the CNCSE program has an online format that will help you pursue your dream of becoming a cyber security engineer without having to deal with such issues as commuting to campus.

Overall, a career in cybersecurity is financially rewarding. Also, the labour market assessment is extremely favourable for aspiring cybersecurity professionals. If you are interested in knowing more about the CNCSE program, don’t hesitate to call us at 416-321-9911 or visit our website to learn more!