Certificate in Advanced Cyber Security

Pursue a career-building globally recognized credential in a rapidly growing field

Advance your information security career by building advanced Cyber Security skills to develop and refine your information security acumen for leadership opportunities.

What You Will Learn

In our part-time Certificate in Advanced Cyber Security, you’ll prepare for a career on the front lines of information security with instruction from experts in the industry. This program will help you:

Expand foundational knowledge from the Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals
Develop additional information security competencies and apply them towards real-world learning experiences
Practice vital cross-functional skills like presentation, business writing, and project management

Program Benefits

Gain a thorough understanding of the eight knowledge areas required for the CISSP designation
Hone practical skills through experiential assignments and projects
Learn from instructors who are leaders in the cyber security field
Build your professional network as you work through the program with the same cohort of peers
Complete the certificate in just 5 months

A cyber security breach is an inevitable threat. Are you ready?

The demand for cyber security expertise is on the rise across all types of industries. As one of the world’s fastest-growing technology fields, many experts see the cyber security job market growing steadily over the next five years—which means there will always be a critical need for qualified individuals.

The global cybersecurity workforce needs to grow by 145% to meet demand for skilled workers - ISC2 Workforce Report

*Source: (ISC)2 Workforce Study 2020

Professional Associations

Our cyber security programs are aligned with the eight domains of the CISSP body of knowledge. Completing both the Fundamental and Advanced programs will prepare you for the CISSP examination on your way to earning your designation.

The (ISC)2 has its own requirements regarding application, admission, accreditation, and membership. We encourage students to familiarize themselves with the rules and requirements related to CISSP accreditation requirement from the (ISC)2.

Get Hired for Jobs Like:

Cyber Security Analyst
Cyber Security Specialist
IT Manager

Gain These Cross-Functional Skills:

Logic and problem solving
Critical thinking
Presentation Skills
Ethics
Verbal communication

The Certificate in Advanced Cyber Security is ideal for:

Professionals seeking their CISSP designation
Individuals who want to specialize in cyber security regardless of undergraduate major or industry background
Recent graduates in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Database Administration seeking to focus their IT careers
Project, team, and department leaders who require cyber security knowledge to lead their team more effectively

Enrolment Requirements

To register directly in the Certificate in Advanced Cyber Security, you must:

Have successfully completed the initial Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals or
Currently hold a CISSP designation

Direct enrolment into the Certificate in Advanced Cyber Security is subject to review and approval by the Program Manager.

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
The OSI model

Technology Requirements for Remote/Online Courses

Please review the technology and software requirements you will need to access our courses remotely.

Category	Minimum Requirement
Administrator User Access	Students in this program will need to install specialized software packages (for example: Kali Linux) as part of their coursework and assignments. For this reason, students are required have access to a laptop or personal computer with administrator privileges. The use of company-provided hardware is not recommended as it may prevent users from installing necessary software for the course.
Storage	250 GB of local disk space with full administrator permissions (e.g., download and install applications)
Web Browser	Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari
Operating System	Windows 10, macOS X 10.9+, Linux
Memory	8 GB; 16 GB recommended
Processor	Intel Core i3 (or AMD equivalent); Intel Core i5 recommended
Peripherals	Headset/Microphone & Speakers Webcam
Internet Connection	75 Mbps
References	– Zoom Minimum Requirements – Office365 Minimum Requirements

Why should I take York’s Cyber Security certificates instead of programs offered by other organizations?

Quality of instruction – our instructors are not only experts in the field, but are also certified by (ISC)2. Their breadth of experience is as tremendous as their teaching and academic qualifications.
Innovation – We’re the first School of Continuing Studies in Ontario to offer a non-credit two-certificate program to prepare for the CISSP designation.

What does the field of Cyber Security encompass?

Cyber security refers to the protection of digital environments and assets from internal and external threats and the guarding of intellectual property. The field of cyber security includes industry risk management, engineering, communications, identity protection, assessing and testing, operations and software development.

How long will it take to complete this program?

The Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals takes just 5 months to complete. If you choose to continue on to the Certificate in Advanced Cyber Security right away, you can be prepared to write the CISSP exam in as little as 10 months.

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