Certificate in Advanced Cyber Security

In York University School of Continuing Studies part-time Certificate in Advanced Cyber Security, students prepare for a career on the front lines of information security with instruction from experts in the industry. This program will help learners to expand foundational knowledge from the Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals course, develop additional information security competencies and apply them towards real-world learning experiences, and practice vital cross-functional skills like presentation, business writing, and project management.

Advance your information security career by building advanced Cyber Security skills to develop and refine your information security acumen for leadership opportunities. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the eight knowledge areas required for the CISSP designation.

Admission Requirements

• Have successfully completed the initial Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals or
• Currently hold a CISSP designation.
• Although it is not required to have an IT background to enter the program, an understanding of basic technology concepts is beneficial. To be successful in the program, participants need knowledge of hardware, software, networking concepts such as the client-server models (LAN, WAN, MAN, Internet vs. Intranet), network topologies, wireless networking, and the OSI model.

What You’ll Learn

• Engineering for Information Security.
• Cyber Security Operations Management.
• Security Assessment and Testing.