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La Trobe’s Bachelor of Cybersecurity offers you the opportunity to step into the rapidly evolving digital world of cybersecurity.You’ll build a highly specialised technical skillset as you learn about the history of hacking, build your coding expertise, and access industry-based projects and mentoring opportunities with major corporations.You’ll also have the opportunity to complement your industry-focused learning with a choice of elective subjects, which are available to you.You&#39;ll learn:<ul><li>Cybersecurity fundamentals<ul><li>Learn the basic principles and best practices of cybersecurity. Understand how it mitigates cyber vulnerabilities and protects confidential information.</li></ul></li><li>Ethical hacking and defence<ul><li>Gain evaluation techniques to assess the security of network configuration and apply these skills to defend against network-based threats.</li></ul></li><li>Programming and cyber algorithms<ul><li>Explore the widely used Python programming language and learn how algorithms are used to solve cybersecurity challenges.</li></ul></li><li>Network engineering<ul><li>Study the architecture of computer networks and the internet, and examine protocols and services used in the defence of online information.</li></ul></li><li>Cyber governance and risk management<ul><li>Learn the frameworks for cybersecurity governance and risk mitigation based on your emerging understanding of business strategy and risk appetite.</li></ul></li></ul>

Discover how to safeguard businesses from digital threats. This course covers both IT fundamentals and cyber security techniques, so you can pursue opportunities across the ICT sector. You will also learn Python, one of the most used programming languages.

Bachelor of Cybersecurity

Develop the strategic and technical skills to solve complex cyber security issues and pursue a successful career in the industry.

Prepare to thrive in the essential field of cyber security. This globally recognised postgrad IT qualification preps you with cyber security fundamentals. Get the skills you need to manage computer security, encryption, and authentication.

Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

This degree will provide you with specialised knowledge to examine and combat cyber crime.You&#39;ll graduate with the skills to investigate cyber crime activities using digital forensic tools and techniques. You&#39;ll also be uniquely qualified to identify current and future trends in cyber crime, analyse the behaviours and motivations of cyber criminals and assess the effectiveness of cyber crime mitigation strategies.

Explore contemporary approaches to preventing cyber crime in Australia and across the world. You’ll establish the fundamentals of cyber security and get to know digital forensics. Learn through the lens of the criminal justice system.

Graduate Certificate in Cyber Crime

The course will develop your IT skills, with subjects including programming, data and networking, cloud computing, software engineering and cybersecurity principles. Our human-centric design focus makes this course unique and, upon graduating, you’ll possess the ability to apply cybersecurity principles towards developing ICT solutions that consider ethical and social responsibilities.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it&#39;s all about flexibility. Course duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part-time

Work on core IT skills to meet the Australian Computer Society’s standards. You’ll cover programming, networking, and cloud computing. Deep-dive into cybersecurity principals. Get to know current attack vectors and security measures. Work in IT.

Diploma of Cybersecurity

Cyber security jobs are in high demand and there is an increase in the number of specialties within this ICT area. You will graduate from UniSQ workplace-ready with sound knowledge of cyber security principles and policy. Within UniSQ’s program you will explore interface networks with wide area networks (WANs) and become familiar with solving problems in computer networks, VoIP, video conferencing, and network services, whilst putting your studies into practice through an industry-based project or work experience during a final-year capstone course.

Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Cyber Security)

In today&#39;s interconnected world, foundational cyber security skills are indispensable across all industries, from finance to healthcare, ensuring data integrity and trust. Dive into the critical world of cyber security with The University of Newcastle’s Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security, tailored to accommodate those from diverse professional backgrounds. This program lays the groundwork for understanding the core tenets of cyber security, preparing you for roles as cyber analysts, who play a pivotal role in identifying, mitigating, and responding to digital threats. As part of the program, you also have the opportunity to obtain a relevant industry certification, further bolstering your credentials. Completing this certificate not only equips you with essential cyber security skills, but also offers a pathway to The University of Newcastle&#39;s Master of Cyber Security, further enhancing your career trajectory in this ever-evolving field.

Become a professional cyber security expert. Learn how to secure data and systems. Gain a working knowledge of important security standards and techniques. Consider privacy concepts and technologies. Get technical and problem solve.

Security of information is critical for organisations in an increasingly connected world. In this degree, you&#39;ll develop a thorough understanding of the security needs of organisations and learn how to develop business policies and strategies to manage and mitigate cyber security risks.As a graduate, you&#39;ll have the skills to analyse and audit security risks and threats in business and evaluate the effectiveness of complex cyber security systems and process.

Get to know businesses’ information security needs. You’ll study cyber security concepts and standards, and digital forensic techniques to detect and prevent attacks. Gain insight into IT governance and policy—protect privacy, maintain confidentiality.

Graduate Certificate in Business Cyber Security

Learn to apply your skills and knowledge in practical ways within the ever-evolving Industry 4.0 environment. This qualification teaches you the in-demand human-centric solutioning skills that employers are seeking within the industry, while you gain an understanding of the continuously changing environment and the crucial nature of ethical and professional decision-making in a cybersecurity context.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it&#39;s all about flexibility.Course duration: 6 months full time, 12 months part time

Expand your ability to apply IT skills and knowledge in practical ways. Gain confidence in the ever-evolving Industry 4.0 environment. You’ll explore industry-leading software and work on corporate servers. Designed to meet ACS guidelines.

Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity

Learn from real leaders in the cybersecurity field.Did you know that the ACSC receives, on average, a cybercrime report every seven minutes?With the rise of high-profile cybersecurity breaches across Australia, it’s clearer than ever that organisations need talented cybersecurity leaders on the frontlines.The Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity Management will equip you with the ability to recognise and tackle cyber threats facing modern organistions. You will learn how to evaluate cyber risks and navigate active cybersecurity threats, paying close attention to new trends and technologies. Your course will also arm you with the management skills necessary to spearhead new cybersecurity measures across an organisation.You won’t just learn what it takes to stop cybercrime, you’ll actually do what it takes. Your graduate certificate priortises your technical training above all else. Your units are designed by real cybersecurity experts and academics and all your assessments will mimic real-world cyber attacks.This course is an excellent choice if you’re looking to enter the cybersecurity workforce or if you’re an existing manager/employee wanting to improve your organisation’s security.

Join the cybersecurity frontlines with a knowledge of the law and tech skills. Learn to think like a hacker and use that mindset defensively. Prepare to implement and manage cybersecurity across an organisation. Propel your career into the future.

Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity Management

Understand how to design and apply governance and compliance frameworks to cyber security risks and incidents. Advance your career in a high demand field and lead your organisation’s cyber security management strategy.

RMIT co-created this postgraduate IT qualification with IBM to skill up professionals with industry ready capabilities. Apply governance strategies and manage risk with confidence. Plan for incident-readiness and know you’re primed to respond.

Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security Governance and Risk Management

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Australia and Cyber Intelligence

Cyber Crime and Cyber Policing

Applied Cyber Security

Data Analytics for Cyber Security

Defensive Cyber Security and Procedures

Cyber Conflict, Cyber Espionage and Information Warfare

Offensive Cyber Security and Penetration Testing

Data Networks and Security

Cyber Law and Policy

In the modern Internet era, industries and organisations need to be prepared to defend against cyber threats and attacks. Stakeholders should be familiar with basic principles and best practices of cybersecurity to protect their businesses and personal information. In this subject, these principles and strategies for future cyber security are explored. Key topics include: information security; ethical and legal practices; mitigating cyber vulnerabilities; and the process of incident response and analysis. The subject introduces the broad discipline of cybersecurity and outlines how to ensure the privacy, reliability, confidentiality and integrity of information systems and mitigate against cyber threats and risks.

Explore the basic principles of cybersecurity. Get familiar with industry terminology, software, and best practices. You’ll learn about the importance of protecting data. Study real-world cyber threats and delve into current solutions.

This subject introduces students to laws and policies regulating Cyberspace. It invites students to critically evaluate the sufficiency and effectiveness of laws, policies and industry self-regulation in addressing challenges to government, business and society in an increasingly online world. The subject specifically examines Australian and International Law and practice in this area paying attention to perspectives from legal, political and technological experts.

This subject will cover basic aspects of information and data security including integrity models, message authentication, authentication tools, access controls and cryptography. Topics will focus on data assurance and prevention methods including data integrity methods. This subject also covers basic cyber-attack defences such as firewalls.

Data Security and Information Assurance

This subject delves into the scientific study of human behaviour in relation to cyber security, with a particular focus on psychological, sociological, anthropological, financial and economic considerations. Key theories covered include motivation, cognition, emotion, and personality traits that influence victim vulnerability and hacker success. Additionally, the subject examines cybercrime business models, criminological theories, and the impact of organisational culture, leadership, and communication on cyber security practices. Students will analyse the economic and financial implications of investing in human factors in cyber security and propose cost-effective risk management strategies. Through the development of a comprehensive cyber security culture, education, and engagement strategy, students will apply professional skills in evaluative judgment, team building, negotiation, and high-level communication skills.

Human Factors in Cybersecurity

In this subject, you will learn about the procedural nature of cyber security and the tools defined by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). You will analyse the effectiveness of threat and vulnerability mitigation through use of contemporary cyber security frameworks. You will be exposed to mitigation strategies, operational controls and countermeasures needed to address various threats and vulnerabilities. Upon completion of this subject you will be able to apply your cyber security knowledge with the relevant tools and techniques to support and make improvements to business operations.In conjunction with the discipline theory, this subject builds on concepts of learning through practice in Year 1 of study by introducing you to more complex learning experiences. You will be introduced to:• discipline-based skills and knowledge in dynamic practice situations. This will include authentic and purposeful, industry-related experiences• concepts of managing effective relationships and communicating with others• the development and use of adaptive leadership skills and how these skills relate to innovative and entrepreneurial practice• the nature of responsible, accountable, and reflective workplace skills, and creative and critical thinking relevant to para-professional practice.You will exercise self-awareness, initiative, and judgement to manage yourself and professional relationships effectively. The application of tacit knowledge and capabilities will be reflected in a Practice Manual.

Computer systems and networks, and the applications that they support, are essential to information flows, economic transactions and critical infrastructure in the twenty-first century. While early computer hackers were more interested in exploration, modern cybercrime is increasingly driven by activist or malicious sentiment (hacktivism), espionage and/or the desire for profit. This unit will present an overview of cyber security in practice with reference to both public and private sector organisations. The unit will look at the motives and perpetrators of cybercrime. It will explore how individuals and organisations face specific threats from their use of technology and identifies challenges in maintaining cyber and information security. It further examines the protective security measures required to protect physical and digital access to information through people, infrastructure and computer systems.

Cyber Crime

Every organisation and business that intends to protect itself from threats of cyber-attacks needs to know current practices in cyber defence. This subject will introduce common technologies used to identify and mitigate threats including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion protection systems and honeypots. This subject also introduces incident response processes and simple ways to incorporate secure programming practices to make computer programs less vulnerable to attacks.

Cybersecurity In Practice

This subject introduces you to the practical approaches taken in penetration testing – simulating aggressors in a cyber security penetration testing environment. The subject will be practical task focused and allow you to explore the penetration testing process from inception to completion with a focus on three key areas: legal and ethical considerations; conducting simulated penetration testing; and reporting findings.This subject builds on concepts of learning through practice in Year 1 of study by introducing you to more complex learning experiences. You will be introduced to discipline-based skills and knowledge in dynamic practice situations. This will include authentic and purposeful, industry-related experiences:<ul><li>concepts of managing effective relationships and communicating with others</li><li>the development and use of adaptive leadership skills and how these skills relate to innovative and entrepreneurial practice</li><li>the nature of responsible, accountable and reflective workplace skills, and</li><li>creative and critical thinking relevant to para-professional practice.</li></ul>You will exercise self-awareness, initiative and judgement to manage yourself and professional relationships effectively.

In this subject you will learn about three key areas of data analytics in cyber security. Using a series of tools to develop your cyber security analytical tool kit, you will begin by conducting basic data analysis using Excel and build an analytical dashboard in Excel which will allow you to dynamically update the dashboard based on the dataset entered. With these skills you will then transition to network data analytics for threat hunting and incident response, culminating in an assessment on post-infection threat analysis. Finally, you will undertake active network monitoring and analysis using cutting edge industry tools, that will form your final assessment. The progression of practical skill development in this subject will add progressive complexity to your understanding of data analytics scoped to cyber security and align with a Security Operations Centre (SOC) analyst&#39;s role.

Learn how to collect, analyse, and present data for cybersecurity. You’ll explore analytical techniques and tools that identify patterns, anomalies, and potential security breaches. Harness the power of data to protect organisations from cyber threats. 

This subject introduces students to fundamentals of distributed networked environments, primarily focusing on wired networks but students will examine some of the different approaches in wireless networks. It provides knowledge of internetworking standards and understanding of the networking architecture, technology and operation.This subject will provide students with an understanding of: OSI model framework; TCP/IP, common internet risks and requirements; operation of encryption techniques; digital signatures; public key infrastructure; authentication and non-repudiation. Additionally, students will be required to analyse and assess recent developments in ICT security technologies related to networking. Completing this subject will provide you with the background knowledge and practical experience to go on to obtain micro credentials in the Cisco CCNA 1 “Introduction to Networks” Course, which is the first of three modules in the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) industry certification.

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