Gain specialist skills in this exciting area to become a cyber security expert; and develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to identify and mitigate risks, to take advantage of the fantastic job opportunities available.in this field.
Across Australia and globally, cyber security is becoming a key focus for business and industry. People with specialist cyber security skills are in high demand, and this is a field that offers fantastic job and career opportunities.
This course offers comprehensive training in a range of IT skills and concepts, with a particular focus on cyber security, preparing you for a range of career opportunities. In addition to gaining a thorough understanding of how to manage and mitigate cyber security issues, you will:
- develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities;
- understand and apply common ICT practices; and
- learn how to provide high-quality support to clients and customers.
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.
This course is fee-free! No course fees apply!
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Become a skilled and trusted professional in a fast-growing industry!
Year long course - commences in January 2024
In a world where cyber-attacks are increasing, now is the time to gain in demand skills that can form the foundation for a career and a job of the future in cyber security. After completing the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Cyber Security Incident Response) you will be an attractive applicant for in-demand IT roles such as cyber security officer.
Training Outcomes
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are job ready and competent in a wide range of information and communications technology (ICT) where they are required to respond to complex cyber security risks in organisations in information and communications technology (ICT) environments.
The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:
- Understanding how the business can be compromised (email attacks, cyber criminals, threats, impersonation tactics)
- Ransomware as a service (RaaS)
- Working remotely due to COVID 19 – crisis management plans with remote working from home
- Fileless attacks – malicious software that uses legitimate programs to infect your computer (viral threats, infected files) using strategies to block these attacks
- Mobile threats
- Cloud services compromised - guessing passwords (emails and systems)
- Collaboration platforms as new attack vectors – (Zoom, teams, Google drive, MS One Drive and Teams)
- The internet of things – continuously connected both at work and home (web-connected devices range from laptops, smartphones, smart watches, smart locks, personal assistance
- Application programming interface (API) vulnerabilities and breaches – security readiness
- Distributed denial of service (DDos) Attacks
- Programming in python and understanding organisational polices and processes for cyber security
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.