Cybersecurity
At York Technical College, we offer three certificate programs to get you started in the field of cybersecurity. Each program tackles a different level of complexity within the industry and builds on one another. We offer the Network Administration Certificate, the Cybersecurity Certificate, and the Advanced Cybersecurity Certificate.
Before you Start
Cybersecurity is an incredible field with unrivaled growth potential and high pay,
but the bar for knowledge and education is steep. At York Technical College, we are
here to help you through those challenges and push you towards a successful career
in the industry. With that in mind, we recommend beginning your journey with the Network Administration Certificate. While anyone can earn a cybersecurity certificate, having a strong base of knowledge
in network administration will make the cybersecurity certificate much easier to obtain.
Classroom Skills and Career Outlook
Whether you choose to pursue Network Administration, Cybersecurity, or Advanced Cybersecurity, you will learn a wide array of valuable skills. Depending on the program, students can expect to learn hardware basics, networking concepts, routing configurations, ethical hacking, computer forensics, CISCO Cyberops, and much more!
The future of cybersecurity is bright. Students who complete our programs may find themselves in a diverse range of positions, depending on which certificate they earn. Potential career paths include: Help Desk Technician, Security Engineer, Secure Coding and Quality Control, Computer and Network Security, and more.
Programs
The Network Administration Certificate takes only two semesters to complete, and both cybersecurity certificates only take three semesters, making each certificate faster than completing an associate degree. However, if you choose to continue your education, each certificate is stackable with the Associate in Applied Science: Networking degree, ensuring your credits will seamlessly transfer.