Advanced Post-Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security Operations and Ethical Hacking

York University

The Advanced Post-Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security Operations & Ethical Hacking is a full time, two-year program designed to equip you with dual expertise in defensive cybersecurity and ethical hacking.

What You’ll learn

This advanced program provides a comprehensive cybersecurity skill set, covering both offensive and defensive strategies to identify and mitigate cyber threats. Through hands-on assignments and real-world simulations, you’ll gain the skills to tackle today’s cybersecurity challenges. By the end of this program, you will:

Master Cybersecurity Governance & Risk Management – Assess security risks to mitigate vulnerabilities and implement governance strategies

Detect, Analyze & Respond to Cyber Threats – Learn how to identify security incidents, triage and execute effective response strategies

Think Like a Hacker – Apply penetration testing and ethical hacking to uncover system vulnerabilities to exploit systems and steal data

Deploy & Manage Cybersecurity Tools – Gain hands-on experience with security software, web applications and operating systems

Utilize industry-leading monitoring tools, threat detection and incident response techniques– Identify and mitigate cyber threats