PALO ALTO CYBER SECURITY ACADEMY WHAT DOES A CYBERSECURITY TECHNICIAN DO?

• install, configure and manage firewalls, steps for security, networks, and threat prevention
• install and manage anti-malware/spyware software
• troubleshoot network issues (routing, switching & IP addressing) to identify possible vulnerabilities

WHAT DO I NEED TO START?

• entering grade 10, 11 or 12
• strong interest in computer science, systems and hardware
• aptitude for working with computers, software and electronics

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

• foundational skills in computer science leading to industry certification
• post-secondary training while still in high school
• 16 graduation credits
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET) certification
• building connections with industry employers

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE PROGRAM OFFERED?

• Cariboo Hill Secondary School on Day 1’s
• attend current school to complete other courses on Day 2’s

Please note that for the 2021-2022 School year, all Burnaby Schools will be running on a semestered system. This change will impact the schedules of our programs. See below for the current schedule:

• Cariboo Hill Semester 2, Full Time

HOW DO I REGISTER?

• submit an application package
• participate in an interview

Palo Alto Networks is a leading Cyber Security company preventing organizational cyber breaches worldwide.

With business cyber attacks occurring every 40 seconds, 1.5 million high paying jobs are forecasted worldwide.

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