Gain advanced high level skills that will enable you to develop and maintain cyber security policies; develop and implement an overall cyber defence strategy; and rigorously test and work to protect a company’s digital, data and information assets.
Be a cyber defender, working in an exciting global industry at the forefront of technology! You could be part of an integral team of security practitioners on the front line protecting the integrity of your company’s security perimeter and IT network, supporting our defence forces, working in the world of banking or finance, or in a range of other industries and occupations where cyber security is critical.
This course is ideal for people who already have some experience in the world of information technology or cyber security.
It's also an excellent pathway course that can give you credit for a university degree if you're considering higher level study.
You will gain advanced high level skills that will enable you to develop and maintain cyber security policies; develop and implement an overall cyber defence strategy; and rigorously test and work to protect a company’s digital, data and information assets.
This course is fee-free — no course fees apply!
From cyber security student to award winning cyber security specialist!
Kai completed multiple online courses and competitions before enrolling in a Certificate III at North Metropolitan TAFE. He then progressed through to the Advanced Diploma and at just 16 years old secured a part time job as a security analyst in Woodside Energy's cyber security operations team where he is the youngest security analyst on staff.
In this short video, Kai talks about his work monitoring and responding to global threats to his employer's business such as fishing emails, password attacks, new malware. His favourite thing about the work is never knowing what the day is going to bring.
Kai’s TAFE lecturers nominated him for the Australian Information Security Association (AISA) Cyber Security Student of the Year Award where he attended the AISA conference as one of three national cybersecurity finalists. In August 2023, Kai won a gold medal at the WorldSkills Australia National Championship and was selected to represent Australia at the WorldSkills International competition in 2024.
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Malicious cyber activity is growing worldwide, driving a dramatic increase in demand for cyber security solutions. Over the next decade the Australian cyber security industry is forecast to almost triple in size. This growth translates into an additional 11,000 jobs.
Study our para professional qualification designed to deliver job-ready skills leading to specialisation as a cyber security expert. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills that will equip them to provide a comprehensive set of technical services beyond networking.
Specialist facilities on-campus
Our state-of-the-art Training Cyber Security Operations Centre (TCSOC) provides a secure training environment designed to simulate realistic cyber-attacks relating to attack, defence and monitoring. The TCSOC provides a multi-campus centre based in Murdoch with ‘nodes’ at Thornlie and Rockingham campuses in order for all IT students to experience this leading edge training.
The Murdoch campus is centrally located to the Murdoch health and knowledge precinct, making it the ideal location for cyber security training. SM TAFE has networks with industry associations such as the Australian Computer Society, Australian Information Security Association and Health Informatics Society of Australia, ensuring our students have access to industry expertise and networking opportunities.
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