Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Got IT skills and experience? Ready to step up and supercharge your career as a Cyber Security Manager or specialised cyber security consultant? This course can get you there!
This qualification will develop your critical thinking and leadership skills, as well as a range of other skills and knowledge in cyber security risk management.
This specialist area offers fantastic career opportunities in Australia and globally. You'll gain valuable advanced level skills and knowledge including risk identification and assessment, implementing identity management strategies, evaluating compliance, and designing and implementing technical and procedural infrastructure.
Depending on your training provider, you may be able to choose specialist elective units in areas such as cloud computing, systems design, programming, IT strategy, and more.
Note: This course is best suited for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Training options
- Low fee
- Pre-apprenticeship or pre-traineeship
- STEM
Industry area
- Information Technology, Library and Digital
Study areas
- Information Communication Technology
- Networking and Security
Course ID
- National ID: ICT60220
- WA State ID: AE08
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Lead cyber defence. Run security operations. Become a paraprofessional in WA's premier program.
Build paraprofessional-level skills in risk assessment, identity management, digital forensics, cloud security and penetration testing — and graduate ready to help defend organisations across commercial and government sectors. This is North Metropolitan TAFE’s flagship cyber security qualification. We were the first TAFE in Western Australia to open a dedicated Cyber Security Training Centre, helping to skill the next generation of cyber security professionals for one of Australia’s fastest-growing industries.
You will develop the technical and theoretical expertise to perform risk assessments, manage identity and access, conduct penetration testing, undertake digital forensics, secure cloud environments, and respond to cyber threats in real-world settings.
Graduates work as cyber security paraprofessionals across commercial enterprises, government agencies, and as independent consultants.
What you will build
- Real-world security risk assessments and penetration testing experience
- Identity management, critical infrastructure protection and threat evaluation skills
- Virtualised cyber security infrastructure design and implementation
- Digital forensic investigation skills for workstations and mobile devices
- IoT vulnerability identification and advanced computing knowledge
- A working understanding of IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
Delivery location
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
This qualification will develop your critical thinking and leadership skills, as well as a range of other skills and knowledge in cyber security risk management.
This specialist area offers fantastic career opportunities in Australia and globally. You'll gain valuable advanced level skills and knowledge including risk identification and assessment, implementing identity management strategies, evaluating compliance, and designing and implementing technical and procedural infrastructure.
Depending on your training provider, you may be able to choose specialist elective units in areas such as cloud computing, systems design, programming, IT strategy, and more.
Note: This course is best suited for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Training options
- Low fee
- Pre-apprenticeship or pre-traineeship
- STEM
Industry area
- Information Technology, Library and Digital
Study areas
- Information Communication Technology
- Networking and Security
Course ID
- National ID: ICT60220
- WA State ID: AE08
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Lead cyber defence. Run security operations. Become a paraprofessional in WA's premier program.
Build paraprofessional-level skills in risk assessment, identity management, digital forensics, cloud security and penetration testing — and graduate ready to help defend organisations across commercial and government sectors. This is North Metropolitan TAFE’s flagship cyber security qualification. We were the first TAFE in Western Australia to open a dedicated Cyber Security Training Centre, helping to skill the next generation of cyber security professionals for one of Australia’s fastest-growing industries.
You will develop the technical and theoretical expertise to perform risk assessments, manage identity and access, conduct penetration testing, undertake digital forensics, secure cloud environments, and respond to cyber threats in real-world settings.
Graduates work as cyber security paraprofessionals across commercial enterprises, government agencies, and as independent consultants.
What you will build
- Real-world security risk assessments and penetration testing experience
- Identity management, critical infrastructure protection and threat evaluation skills
- Virtualised cyber security infrastructure design and implementation
- Digital forensic investigation skills for workstations and mobile devices
- IoT vulnerability identification and advanced computing knowledge
- A working understanding of IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
Delivery location
Lead cyber defence. Run security operations. Become a paraprofessional in WA's premier program.
Build paraprofessional-level skills in risk assessment, identity management, digital forensics, cloud security and penetration testing — and graduate ready to help defend organisations across commercial and government sectors. This is North Metropolitan TAFE’s flagship cyber security qualification. We were the first TAFE in Western Australia to open a dedicated Cyber Security Training Centre, helping to skill the next generation of cyber security professionals for one of Australia’s fastest-growing industries.
You will develop the technical and theoretical expertise to perform risk assessments, manage identity and access, conduct penetration testing, undertake digital forensics, secure cloud environments, and respond to cyber threats in real-world settings.
Graduates work as cyber security paraprofessionals across commercial enterprises, government agencies, and as independent consultants.
What you will build
- Real-world security risk assessments and penetration testing experience
- Identity management, critical infrastructure protection and threat evaluation skills
- Virtualised cyber security infrastructure design and implementation
- Digital forensic investigation skills for workstations and mobile devices
- IoT vulnerability identification and advanced computing knowledge
- A working understanding of IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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Disclaimer
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.
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