Certificate in Cyber Security Intensive
The Cyber Security Intensive program allows you to earn two certificates in just 12 weeks. You will build foundational Cyber Security skills and knowledge in preparation for earning a globally recognized credential in a rapidly growing field.
What you will learn
- Deepen your understanding of cyber security topics and strengthen your skills as an IT manager
- Become intimately familiar with the Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CISSP CBK, Fifth Edition
- Analyze famous cyber breaches with instructors and peers
- Study the OWASP Top Ten Web Application Security Risks
- Examine cyber security vulnerabilities and brainstorm solutions
- Debate ethical issues and best practices in cyber security
- Participate in cryptographic code-breaking exercises
- Practice answering quiz questions that closely resemble those on the CISSP Exam
Program Benefits
- Complete two career-building certificates in 12 weeks
- Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals (6 weeks)
- Certificate in Advanced Cyber Security (6 weeks)
- Participate in a number of problem-solving exercises on realistic cyber security scenarios
- Learn from cyber security expert instructors and guest speakers
- Prepare for the CISSP examination to pursue your designation
- Develop your skills through experiential assignments and projects
- Build your professional network by advancing through the program with the same cohort of peers
Format: Short intensive
Delivery: Online coursework + required live-online sessions
Live Session Schedule:? Weekday evenings
Program Length: Two 6-week Certificates
Cyber Security Fundamentals (6 weeks)
Advanced Cyber Security (6 weeks)
Term starts: Winter & Summer
York’s Cyber Security bundle is eligible for OSAP as two individual six-week certificates. Students must apply for each program separately to be approved.
Introducing Live Online Learning
2018 Program Award of Excellence
(Canadian Association for University Continuing Education - CAUCE)
CSCY1000 Introduction to Cyber Security
Examine the information security knowledge framework through the lens of the CISSP domains as you develop an enhanced understanding of the eight CISSP domains and gain the fundamental information required for information security projects and the designation.
CSCY1010 Security Risk Management and Governance
Develop an understanding of the ethical, legal and regulatory issues surrounding cyber security as you learn about security principles, network fundamentals and how to apply these areas to design networks and policies for security and compliance.
CSCY1020 Data, Asset and Identity Protection
The amount of digitized data grows in size and vulnerability every day, requiring specialized attention toward processes, protection, security and authentication. Learn how to mitigate risk and protect ownership by understanding best practices for data gathering, classification, storage, retention and protection
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
The short-intensive format covers all the courses in the Fundamentals and Advanced certificates in two accelerated 6-week terms.
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
Certificate in Cyber Security Intensive
Winter 2023
Mar 06-May 28, 23
Blended Intensive
(Online + Live Online Classes)
$6,270.00
