Cybersecurity Operations and Ethical Hacking York University

Program Description

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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