Ready to protect and defend against cyber crime? Start with this course, to gain in demand skills that can form the foundation for a job and career of the future in cyber security.
Jump into the world of cyber security and become a skilled and trusted professional in a fast growing industry! In a world where cyber attacks are increasing, now is the time to gain in demand skills that can form the foundation for a job and career of the future in cyber security.
This course will teach you cyber security concepts to defend and protect against threats and risks; authentication and encryption; network scripting; professional ethics and security data analysis; and much more. It's ideal for people with experience in ICT or cyber security who wish to build their skills and further their career, but also suitable for those starting out on their career journey.
You'll get fantastic skills and experience in all the latest technologies, just what employers are looking for! Completion of this qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
This course is fee-free! No course fees apply!
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Be equipped to tackle the network security challenges faced by Australian businesses, services and industry with this specialised course in cyber security
Cyber attacks on Australian networks are an ever-increasing threat to individuals, businesses and national security and there is currently a skills shortage in this very specialised sector of the IT industry. You'll gain insights into mitigation techniques that are key to tackling potential cyber attacks faced by modern industry by completing North Metropolitan TAFE's Certificate IV in Cyber Security.
Our Certificate IV in Cyber Security is a technician level qualification that will provide you with the knowledge and a comprehensive set of technical skills that will mean you are job ready and highly employable.
There are currently two study options for this course, On campus which is face-to-face, full-time and part-time which is delivered in the evenings.
The part-time study option is ideal for IT staff who want to upskill into a cyber security role or for the passionate cyber security enthusiast. New candidates with a limited background in IT should consider the On campus study option, or enrol for the Certificate III in Information Technology (Cyber Security) instead.
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Delve into the world of cyber security and become a trusted professional in a fast-growing industry. In a world where cyber attacks are constantly on the rise, there has never been a better time to gain in-demand skills that can set you up for a lucrative career in cyber security.
A capstone project in the last term of study consolidates skills gained and is applied to an industry scenario. This course leads to a job of the future with STEM skills highly prized in the protection of data.
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 Centre for IT Excellence (CITE) provides state of the art, industry relevant training in information technology and creative media. We provide pathways from foundation studies to advanced diploma with specialist training in cyber security, systems and programming.
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