Secure by Design
PostgraduateTUA-SBD4032026
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 6 Sept 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Start dates
- 14 Sept 2026
- Price from
- $3,813
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Secure by Design
About this subject
By the end of this 12-week subject, you'll be able to:
- Demonstrate capabilities to incorporate security requirements in system specifications, design, development and testing phases of system development.
- Administer implementation of security controls, security risk mitigation approaches, and secure design architecture principles.
- Explain Secure Development Lifecycle models and identify an appropriate model for a given situation.
- Assess the maturity of secure systems development in the IT work environment.
- Apply Security by industry standard principles in real time systems development.
- A guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
Secure by Design introduces students to the security lifecycle of IT systems such as secure design methodologies, development of secure software and implementation and risk assessment of IT systems. Students are presented with insights into the use and scope of relevant industry standards such as OWASP or Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408) which are integral components of this subject. Through application of the skills and knowledge acquired throughout this subject, students have the opportunity to build the appropriate security into systems that maintain the integrity, safety and functionality of IT systems while being exposed to cyber threats.
- Security Knowledge Test (25%)
- Case Study (35%)
- Case Study Project (40%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle.
Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- TUA-TEC-GCE-2026 - Graduate Certificate of Information Technology
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Graduate Certificate of Information Technology
PostgraduateTUA-TEC-GCE