Course Overview

 

Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

 

Our Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security offers a deep dive into prevalent topics in the field, encompassing digital forensics, hacking countermeasures, and the pressing concerns of cyberwarfare and terrorism. Under the guidance of renowned industry experts, you’ll be equipped with the essential skills and knowledge to address the evolving challenges and demands of the expanding cyber security sector.

If you’re thinking of levelling up, this course is a stepping stone to a Masters in the cyber security space.

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to :

  • demonstrate and apply knowledge of current trends in ICT security, particularly those that relate to security protocols, policy, and security protection mechanisms;
  • investigate emerging security trends;
  • apply skills in the identification of security threats, implementation of secure system properties, and incident response;
  • effectively communicate IT security concepts and solutions in a variety of professional settings;
  • critically evaluate and reflect on ethical issues that relate to the IT discipline.

Why Study Cyber Security With Us?

 

Study on Your Terms: 100% Online

Our computing course is entirely online, designed for flexibility. Access lectures, forums, assignments, and enjoy 24/7 tech support, all with a simple mouse click.

 

Equipped for Real-World Success

Crafted with insights from industry stalwarts and delivered by experienced academics, our course is a passport to a thriving career in computing and IT. As Charles Sturt stands as one of Australia’s foremost IT educators, rest assured you’re learning from the best.

 

Tailored Learning for Your Ambitions

Choose two academic and two industry-centric subjects, allowing you to align your degree with your aspirations. From cloud exploration to cyber security and digital marketing, chart your unique educational journey.

 

Cyber Security Career Opportunities

 

The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security primes you for an array of roles in the field. From forensic computer analyst and penetration tester to security architect and IT security consultant, right up to positions like information security manager – this qualification is your passport to a versatile career in cyber security.

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Entry Requirements

Even if you don’t hold a tertiary qualification, your professional achievements or extensive work experience might be your gateway to the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security.

Our Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security is closely knit with the Master of Cyber Security. Treat it as a standalone qualification, or use it as a springboard into the Master’s program, carrying forward full credit for your efforts.

Finishing the Graduate Certificate not only enriches your skills but also opens doors to the Master of Cyber Security. Interested in applying? All the details are over on our ‘How to Apply’ help page.

Fees

Domestic Student

$3890 AUD per subject

International Student

$4124 AUD per subject

More information on Fees can be found on the Fees page. If you want to reduce your cost per course you may be eligible for credit.

Credit

If you’ve acquired some industry certification or completed prior post graduate study, you might be eligible for some academic credit. And here’s some good news – you won’t be charged fees for any subjects you get credit for.

Want a rough idea of the credits you might score from Industry Exams? Just fill out our Credit and Eligibility Form.

We’ll be able to confirm your credit once you’re officially enrolled.

Sample Assessment

Assessments in your subjects will take a variety of forms, all designed to test and enhance your learning. You might be called upon to sit an exam, write a marketing plan, design an application, produce a video presentation, sit a quiz or any number of tasks. Why not try a small sample based on the exam from the subject ITE514 – Professional Systems Security?

  1. Because the upkeep of preventive measures is labour intensive
  2. Because it is difficult to implement preventive measures
  3. Because prevention alone is an expensive option
  4. Because even the best preventive measures are subject to failure
Answer: D
  1. The input data exceeds the memory allocated for it.
  2. A buffer overflow is the common result of a SYN flood attack.
  3. Data is formatted differently than expected by the receiving process.
  4. There is insufficient input data to fill the program’s memory buffer.
Answer: A
  1. An unusable address
  2. A broadcast address
  3. A standard IP address
  4. A network address
Answer: B
  1. Impersonating a corporate VP over the phone
  2. Sending an e-mail that persuades a user to open a dangerous attachment
  3. Dumpster diving for sensitive corporate information
  4. Sending a popup window asking the user to re-authenticate
Answer: C
  1. More complex
  2. Connection oriented
  3. Faster
  4. Guaranteed delivery
Answer: C
  1. It broadcast itself to remote hosts with a spoofed address, echoing it to machines all over the Internet.
  2. It mailed itself to the first 50 entries in a victim’s Microsoft Outlook address book.
  3. It invaded root DNS servers, pointing addresses everywhere to infected hosts.
  4. It opened a user’s Internet Explorer browser to a site with the virus.
Answer: B
  1. They are assigned by the local ISP.
  2. They fall into the range 127.0.0.0/8.
  3. They are non-routable on the Internet.
  4. They are often used by services that must contact other services running on the same machine
Answer: A
  1. Semi-public
  2. Public
  3. Private
  4. Intranet
Answer: A
  1. They are difficult for valid users to guess.
  2. Frequently administrators do not know they are there and attackers do.
  3. They are usually hard to obtain.
  4. A default password can never be removed from a system.
Answer: B

Free Short Courses

If you are considering enrolling in one of our unique Master degrees, why not ‘try before you enrol’? Enrolling in these webinar-based free short courses allows insight into how we create a collaborative learning environment, and is also an opportunity to engage with other students and build networks. Passing course exams will earn you a certificate of achievement, and may even qualify you for credit – successfully complete 3 or more short courses and be eligible for 1 industry elective credit.