This cyber-security degree opens many career possibilities. Students will study information technology, preparing them for a career in software development or the networking industry. Then they will focus on specialised units in cyber security – gaining the expertise needed to apply for specialised roles.
Students learn essential skills in cyber-threat detection and risk management, including:
- cyber security technologies (such as digital signature, public key infrastructure, virtual private networks, firewalls, intrusion detection and data encryption)
- ethical hacking and digital forensic data collection
- vulnerability analysis and control
- enterprise security
- cyber security regulation, policies and laws
- software development
- network design
Students will graduate with an internationally recognised degree, giving them the opportunity to launch their career within or outside Australia.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Integrate and apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of cybersecurity with depth in selected areas of study from the following areas: network security, digital forensics, ethical hacking, cybersecurity professionals, enterprise network management, cloud security, data analytics for cybersecurity, ICT management for cybersecurity
- Analyse and adapt the latest cybersecurity technologies with intellectual independence, self- learning capabilities and creativity to identify and solve real-world problems with sound decisions and judgement in a broad range of sectors including ICT, government, banking and finance, retail, education, health, media and manufacturing
- Exhibit a range of technical, analytical, managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills; in depth understanding to the codes of ethics and conducts of cybersecurity professions
- Exhibit a capacity to undertake IT design and development practice in an independent or collaborative environment with a strong industry focus; and the responsibility and accountability as a lifelong learner for their own learning and professional practice.