Information Security

Analyst
Open for Fall 2019 Length: N/A N/A N/A
Available: Part Time Classroom Credential: Post-Diploma Certificate Grad Employment Rate Median Starting Salary

Program description
Graduates of the Information Security program will develop the skills to identify and interpret information security threats and risks in a business context.
They can adapt industry standard frameworks to propose practical solutions to mitigate risks.

Graduates will learn to investigate cybersecurity events or crimes related to IT systems, networks and digital assets. They will learn to review, analyze and
evaluate incoming cybersecurity threats that impact strategy and operations.

Your career
There is a global shortage in the supply of qualified cybersecurity workers that is expected to continue over the next several years. Half of all cybersecurity
job openings remain unfilled for three months or more, most commonly due to a lack of qualified applicants. In Canada, job seeker interest in
cybersecurity roles meets only two-thirds of employer demand. There are not enough applicants for the posted jobs.

There are growing opportunities in Alberta for IT professionals to find jobs in:

• public administration
• health care
• business
• finance
• oil and gas
• manufacturing
• supply chain
• transportation

In North America, 68% of professionals reported a shortage of information security workers in their departments in 2017, and the majority believe it is due
to a lack of qualified workers.

Globally, the cyber workforce is expanding across both the goods-producing and service sectors. The strongest sectors for expansion in cybersecurity
workers (reported as a % increase in cyber workforce) are:

• healthcare
• retail
• manufacturing
• education
• energy

All of these industries will require information security resources to protect their digital property. SAIT graduates of the Information Security Analyst
post-diploma certificate will be given the opportunity to specialize in information security and enhance their current skills.

Contact us
Application dates Program SAIT Main Campus
1301 16 Ave NW
start date Tel: 403.284.7248
School of Information and
Communications Technologies
403.284.8543
ict.info@sait.ca
Program advising
Interested in applying for a SAIT program? Connect with us for information on admission requirements, selection criteria, funding, graduate employment
statistics, housing, athletics, recreation and other services. Contact advising@sait.ca for more information.

Paying for your studies

When you receive an offer of admission, you’ll need to pay a tuition deposit within 30 days of receiving your offer to secure your seat in
the program. Your remaining tuition will be due approximately four weeks prior to your program start date. Financial assistance is
available through student loans, grants, awards and other funding options. For more information, visit sait.ca. If you require financial
advising, email funding@sait.ca to set up an appointment.

Visit us on campus

Open House Info session Tour days Student for a day

October 2019 Apr 9, 2019 @ SAIT Main Saturday, March 16 and Spend a day as a SAIT
Campus Wednesday, March 20 student.

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