Post-Graduate Certificate in Offensive Cyber Security in Toronto Canada | York University

York University | Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 18,264
(c. USD13,370.64)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
8 months

Master the skills to detect possible risks, evaluate protective measures, and record security gaps to avoid data compromises. Ethical hacking methods in offensive cybersecurity simulate digital intrusions. This approach takes advantage of security weaknesses, helping professionals predict attack scenarios and develop countermeasures.

In the intensive Post-Graduate Certificate in Offensive Cyber Security program, you'll gain expertise to:
Perform vulnerability evaluations and create detailed penetration testing strategies or technical documentation
Implement the seven-stage penetration testing framework across different scenarios to identify weaknesses, assess consequences, and propose solutions
Examine and interpret the diverse Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) used by malicious actors for data theft
Set up, customize, operate, and debug various offensive security tools for both web platforms and operating environments
Generate thorough security assessment reports with actionable suggestions and a standardized risk evaluation system

Program advantages
The sole full-time Canadian university Post-graduate Certificate specializing in Offensive Cyber Security
Corresponds to the OSCP (Offensive Security) certification knowledge requirements
Hands-on lab access for practicing penetration testing in realistic scenarios
Participate in practical exercises and real-world case studies that directly implement program concepts

Duration: 8 months


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

IELTS 6.5, application, resume and video; and Undergrad degree in computer science, IT or a related field; and Completion of the post-grad certificate in cyber security operations; OR Holder of the CISSP designation; OR Holder of the CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or CPT (Certified Penetration Tester) or CEPT (Certificate Expert Penetration Tester) or CMWAPT (Certified Mobile and Web App Penetration Tester) or CRTOP (Certified Red Team Operations), or CompTIA PenTest+, or GIAC or GPEN (Global Information Assurance Certifications); OR 2-3 years of technical experience in Cybersecurity as a practitioner and a strong foundational knowledge of operating systems, system architecture and networking.

Tuition CAD 18,264
Toronto, ON, Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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