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Advanced Post-Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Operations and Ethical Hacking York University - School of Continuing Studies York University - School of Continuing Studies, Canada

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CAD 36638

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 79

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22 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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60%

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Program Overview

The Advanced Post-Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity 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 will 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
  • Execute Full-Scale Penetration Testing – Conduct vulnerability assessments, develop professional reports and provide remediation recommendations
  • Create clear, concise and well-structured technical reports – Communicate cybersecurity findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 49 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 88.0  Minimum Listening - 22.0  Minimum Reading - 22.0  Minimum Writing - 22.0  Minimum Speaking - 22.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60 - With no score less than - 55
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 125.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a baccalaureate degree with a minimum of a baccalaureate degree with a minimum of 60% (C) average or a three-year Canadian college diploma with a minimum 70% (B) average.

6.5 IELTS Score
88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
125 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

36638

Tuition Fee
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CAD 79

Application Fee
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20600 Per year

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