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Course Details
State:
Duration :
12 months
Subjects:
6
Study Method:
Trainer-Led Online & Course Coach
Level:
Nationally Accredited Diploma
Enrolment Period:
Now Open
Course Description
Overview
The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) & (Business Analysis) is an Australian nationally recognised course. This is a cyber security course teaching the practical skills to be used in real-world application.
Subjects
- Analyse and Plan Security
- Cyber Security Application 1
- Work with Clients and Teams
- Cyber Security Application 2
- Cyber Security Management
- Incident Response and Quality Planning
Core Topics
- Fundamentals of Information Security: Understanding the basics of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, along with the principles of risk management.
- Network Security: Concepts of network architecture, protocols, and defences against network attacks. This includes understanding firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network monitoring.
- Cryptography: Basics of encryption and decryption, including symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, cryptographic protocols, and common algorithms.
- Web Security: Understanding web application architecture and vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF).
- Operating System Security: Learning about vulnerabilities in various operating systems and how to secure them. This includes understanding access controls, malware, and patch management.
- Application Security: Covers secure coding practices, application vulnerabilities, and how to conduct security testing on applications.
- Incident Response and Forensics: How to detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents. This includes understanding forensic analysis and evidence handling.
- Legal, Ethical, and Compliance Issues: Understanding the legal and ethical aspects of cybersecurity, including privacy laws, regulations like GDPR, and ethical hacking.
- Emerging Threats and Technologies: Keeping up with the latest in cybersecurity threats and the technologies designed to combat them, such as AI and machine learning in security.
- Physical Security: Basics of securing physical infrastructure and hardware from unauthorised access.
- Security Policies and Awareness: How to develop and implement security policies and best practices within an organisation, and how to foster a culture of security awareness.
Subjects
There are 7 subjects in the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
UNIT OF STUDY 1 (Trimester 1)
1. Analyse and Plan Security
2. Cyber Security Application 1
UNIT OF STUDY 2 (Trimester 2)
3. Work with Clients and Teams
4. Cyber Security Application 2
UNIT OF STUDY 3 (Trimester 3)
5. Cyber Security Management
6. Incident Response and Quality Planning
Units
We’ve made your units very easy to study by grouping them under subjects, so you have less doubling up and your study is more efficient and meaningful.
CORE UNITS
BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
ICTSAS527 Manage client problems
ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
ELECTIVE UNITS
ICTSAD508 Develop technical requirements for business solutions
ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices
ICTICT310 Identify and use industry specific technologies
ICTCYS407 Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
ICTNWK546 Manage network security
ICTICT424 Address cyber security requirements
ICTSAS502 Establish and maintain client user liaison
ICTCYS610 Protect critical infrastructure for organisations
ICTCYS613 Utilise design methodologies for security architecture
ICTSAD509 Produce ICT feasibility reports
ICTDBS605 Develop knowledge management strategies
ICTSAS526 Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
ICTSAS524 Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
ICTSAD507 Design and implement quality assurance processes for business solutions
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What Kind of Work Can I do When I Graduate
On completion of the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology qualification you will be equipped with a variety of sought after skills. The world of Information Technology is rapidly growing and expanding, with many industries now requiring those possessing a variety of cyber security and IT skills to become part of their team. Industries where Information Technology professionals are sought after include:
- Cyber Security Officer
- Finance and insurance- Education
- Manufacturing
- Telecommunications
- Data processing and hosting
- Web and software developing
- Programming- Analytics
- And many more
Entry Requirements
There are no prior qualifications required before entering this diploma.
FAQs
What kind of work could I do when I graduate?
On completion of the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology qualification you will be equipped with a variety of sought after skills. The world of Information Technology is rapidly growing and expanding, with many industries now requiring those possessing a variety of cyber
Industries where Information Technology professionals are sought after include:
- Cyber Security Officer
- Finance and insurance
- Education- Manufacturing
- Telecommunications
- Data processing and hosting
- Web and software developing
- Programming
- Analytics
- And many more
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