Next Program

May 2026

Mandatory Information Session

Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand across Quebec and Canada. The employment outlook for Cybersecurity Specialists (NOC 21220) is currently very good, especially in Montreal.

For more information in the job outlook, please consult the following website:

Spécialistes de la cybersécurité | Gouvernement du Québec

Cybersecurity Analyst in Canada | Job description – Job Bank

Examples of Job Titles

Upon completion of the program, students can expect to work as:

• Cybersecurity Technician
• Network Security Analyst
• Information Security Specialist
• Intrusion Detection Analyst
• IT Risk Analyst
• Cybersecurity Incident Response Coordinator
• Vulnerability Management Specialist

Full-time Program - Attestation d’Études Collégiales (AEC) LEA.D8

The Cybersecurity: Prevention and Intervention program is a full-time, 570-hour credit program leading to an AEC. Designed for aspiring cybersecurity technicians, with employment history in the field, this program prepares students to protect technological infrastructures, detect intrusions, and respond to security incidents using industry-standard tools and techniques.

Structured around eight courses and eight core competencies, the curriculum emphasizes both preventive surveillance and intervention strategies, ensuring graduates are equipped to secure networks, assess risks, and manage incidents in real-world environments.

As students may already be employed or have work experience, the program focusses on skill development and hands-on learning.

Program Skills

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Monitor and secure computer networks from a cybersecurity standpoint.
• Analyze and document threats, risks, and vulnerabilities.
• Apply access control and cryptographic techniques.
• Assess compliance with cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulations.
• Conduct intrusion testing and report on security vulnerabilities.
• Manage cybersecurity incidents and develop response plans.
• Implement and manage cybersecurity measures in the workplace.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and adapt to evolving technologies.

Cybersecurity specialist employment offers strong career stability, competitive salaries, and opportunities for advancement in both public and private sectors.