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Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security Graduate Cyber Security
Box Hill Institute, TAFE VIC
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 02411J
Our cyber security course has a flexible mode of delivery and will develop the networking and security theory and skills you need to secure corporate networks against threats. Every business has a network presence, which exposes it to both deliberate and inadvertent attacks. You will be equipped to address these critical business needs in network security.You will gain hands-on experience taught by industry certified professionals using state-of-the-art equipment. The degree includes courseware by (ISC)2 and the Cisco Academy and can additionally lead to industry qualifications.This course is designed for students who hold a Bachelor degree in any discipline. The first year includes topics in general security using the (ISC)2 SSCP Common Body of Knowledge, and in fundamental networking using the Cisco Academy CCNA program. System and application security and hardening are also covered.You will gain the knowledge and skills required for professional certification in advanced professional practice (note that separate processes and, in some cases, tests and professional experience requirements apply). This includes Cisco certification as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and CCNA Security. Graduates with suitable work experience may also seek (ISC)2 certification as Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP).Student who have completed Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security at Box Hill Institute, or have completed equivalent subjects at AQF level 8 at other institutions would be given an advanced standing of up to 4 units in this course. None
Designed for
You must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline.Student who have completed Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security at Box Hill Institute, or have completed equivalent subjects at AQF level 8 at other institutions would be given an advanced standing of up to 4 units in this course.
Structure
You will complete 8 core subjects
Subjects
- network security professional practice
- overview of security
- overview of networking and routing
- project management
- secure system management
- overview of network security
- secure service management
- secure system programming
- computer forensics
Standard entry requirements
Direct entryRecognition of Prior Learning is available.
Recognition
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and the qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 8 and Box Hill Institute Graduate Attributes. You may be eligible to progress into the second year of the Master of Cyber Security degree
Study pathways
Graduates will find employment in key senior roles such as:Cyber Security SpecialistCyber Security ProgrammerCyber Security AnalystICT security managerICT audit managernetwork security engineernetwork engineersecurity analystsecurity consultantsecurity engineersecurity assurance managersecurity specialistsecurity and risk analyst