Palette x Fields Accelerated Cybersecurity Training Program
The Palette x Fields Accelerated Cybersecurity Program is designed to help graduates with quantitative degrees and professionals with advanced computing work experience quickly transition into high-demand roles in cybersecurity. Our curriculum is evaluated by industry experts and updated every 2-3 months to ensure participants are prepared to deal with today’s biggest cybersecurity challenges!
The program runs from May 31st - August 15th and will be divided into two sections:
May 31st - July 11th: Online synchronous classes, Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm
- Sessions include intensive virtual instruction, labs focused on cybersecurity, and business skills training.
- Session topics include: Computer networks; Cybersecurity fundamentals and Risk management; Policies, laws and ethics; Security protocols and Secure network design; Cryptography theory and practice; Identity and access management operations; Defensive security; Offensive security; Cybersecurity management and future evolvements
July 19th - August 15th: Industry-led projects
- During these four weeks, participants will work on group industry-focused projects with mentorship from industry experts. There will not be regular classes during this time, but participants will be expected to meet frequently with their group and the industry mentor.
Are you eligible?
This Program is competitive; there are only 25-30 spots available so APPLY TODAY — if you qualify for the program, you will be invited to participate in an interview to assess eligibility.
Program participants should be prepared to demonstrate the following:
- The ability to participate in all scheduled classes and activities and commit to learning the material
- Strong quantitative and/or computing background (an advanced degree is a plus)
- A passion for computers
- An interest in transitioning to a career in cybersecurity
- Coding experience or a willingness to learn
- An ability to quickly develop new skills
- A current resident of Canada who plans on pursuing long-term employment in the Greater Toronto Area, Windsor-Essex, or Durham regions
The program fee is $2500 CAD to be paid by May 23rd and is heavily subsidized by the Government of Canada. We strongly believe that financial costs should not be a barrier to anyone and offer payment plans for participants that require them. Send an email to cybersecurity@paletteskills.org for more information.
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Advisory Board
Our advisory board meets regularly to review the curriculum and ensure that it aligns with employer demand. Our advisry board includes:
- Frank Abbruzzese - CEO, AlphaKOR
- Bashir Fancy - CEO, Business and Technology Professional's Association of Canada (BIZTEK)
- Arvind Gupta, PhD - Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto & CEO, Palette Skills
- Elaine Hum - Director, Cybersecurity Partnerships, Scotiabank
- V. Kumar Murty, PhD - Professor, Department of Mathematics, University of Toronto & Director, Fields Institute
- Karen Nemani - President, WiCyS Ontario
- Adil Palsetia - Partner, Cyber Security & Risk, KPMG
About The Fields Institute
The Fields Institute is a centre for mathematical research activity - a place where mathematicians from Canada and abroad, from academia, business, industry and financial institutions, can come together to carry out research and formulate problems of mutual interest. Its mission is to provide a supportive and stimulating environment for mathematics innovation and education.
About Palette Skills
Palette Skills partners with innovative industries and organizations to build talent pipelines for in-demand roles. To do this, we run and facilitate training programs that rapidly skill Canadians for high-demand careers in growing organizations and support them through the job search and onboarding process. Alumni success is our number one metric. Learn More.
