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
- Existing worker 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.
Gain the skills needed to meet the growing demand for qualified staff to help protect businesses and organisations from threats and attacks.
As the first TAFE in WA to open a Cyber Security Training Centre, we are skilling Western Australians to take on jobs in the growing cyber security industry. Our cyber security courses focus on the practical and theoretical dimensions of IT security equipping you with a suite of essential skills to combat threats and protect an organisation's assets.
The Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) is a para professional qualification that will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to offer a comprehensive set of technical services within your company or organisation such as:
- performing a security risk assessment
- implementing best practice for identity management
- evaluating an organisation's compliance with relevant cyber security standards, laws and codes of practice
- evaluating and implementing security protection devices and software
- managing a cyber-security environment
- assessing and securing cloud services
- performing digital forensic investigations on workstations and mobile devices
Graduates of the course will be able to seek employment as cyber security para professionals in a range of commercial enterprises/organisations and government bodies seeking to improve their cyber security or, work independently as freelance cyber security consultants.
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
- Existing worker 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.
Gain the skills needed to meet the growing demand for qualified staff to help protect businesses and organisations from threats and attacks.
As the first TAFE in WA to open a Cyber Security Training Centre, we are skilling Western Australians to take on jobs in the growing cyber security industry. Our cyber security courses focus on the practical and theoretical dimensions of IT security equipping you with a suite of essential skills to combat threats and protect an organisation's assets.
The Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) is a para professional qualification that will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to offer a comprehensive set of technical services within your company or organisation such as:
- performing a security risk assessment
- implementing best practice for identity management
- evaluating an organisation's compliance with relevant cyber security standards, laws and codes of practice
- evaluating and implementing security protection devices and software
- managing a cyber-security environment
- assessing and securing cloud services
- performing digital forensic investigations on workstations and mobile devices
Graduates of the course will be able to seek employment as cyber security para professionals in a range of commercial enterprises/organisations and government bodies seeking to improve their cyber security or, work independently as freelance cyber security consultants.
Delivery location
Gain the skills needed to meet the growing demand for qualified staff to help protect businesses and organisations from threats and attacks.
As the first TAFE in WA to open a Cyber Security Training Centre, we are skilling Western Australians to take on jobs in the growing cyber security industry. Our cyber security courses focus on the practical and theoretical dimensions of IT security equipping you with a suite of essential skills to combat threats and protect an organisation's assets.
The Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) is a para professional qualification that will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to offer a comprehensive set of technical services within your company or organisation such as:
- performing a security risk assessment
- implementing best practice for identity management
- evaluating an organisation's compliance with relevant cyber security standards, laws and codes of practice
- evaluating and implementing security protection devices and software
- managing a cyber-security environment
- assessing and securing cloud services
- performing digital forensic investigations on workstations and mobile devices
Graduates of the course will be able to seek employment as cyber security para professionals in a range of commercial enterprises/organisations and government bodies seeking to improve their cyber security or, work independently as freelance cyber security consultants.
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.