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

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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

Aligned Credentials: CISSP Designation
Format: Part-Time, blended
Delivery: Online coursework + required live online sessions
Live Session Schedule: 3 Weekends (Sat & Sun)
Program Length: 5 months
Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of Cyber Security Fundamentals or holds CISSP.

2018 Program Award of Excellence
(Canadian Association for University Continuing Education – CAUCE)

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Certificate in Advanced Cyber Security 

CSCY1030 Engineering for Information Security

Security engineering requires an understanding of security models, secure design principles and the ability to assess a variety of systems for vulnerabilities. Students will learn these fundamental concepts as well as information on selecting controls and countermeasures, and the application of cryptography.

CSCY1040 Cyber Security Operations Management

Effective leadership in the field of information security requires an elevated understanding of security operations concepts and how to apply these in real-world situations. Discover how to apply concepts, from best practices in vendor procurement, through to investigations and preventative measures, resource management, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

CSCY1050 Security Assessment and Testing

The development, evaluation and validation of assessment processes is integral to securing system infrastructure and detecting vulnerabilities. Develop an in-depth understanding of the techniques and industry standards for assessment validation, continuity, analysis, reporting and facilitating audits.

 

To cover the courses for both the Fundamentals and Advanced Certificates, please register for the bundle option of the program.

Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals

• Introduction to Cyber Security
• Information Security Risk Management and Governance
• Data, Asset and Identity Protection

Certificate in Advanced Cyber Security

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