Certificate IV Cyber Security

Duration - 3 year

Study - TAFE/RTO/CIT

Tasks

Monitor the risk of cyberattacks
Identify and use the right tools to defend against breaches
Detect attacks in the network and system security
Develop systems to minimise network vulnerabilities
Protect an organisation from insider security attacks

Future prospects

Cyber security engineer
Cyber security analyst
Cyber security technician
ICT security consultant

Also known as

Website penetration tester
Security support officer
Systems tester
Analytical skills
Solutions focused mindset
Creative problem-solving
Great communication

If you like

A basic understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems
A basic understanding of networking protocols, configuration of routers and switches including related protocols, command line configuration and IP addressing
Intermediate literacy and numeracy skills

This course content is considered high risk. This means the teaching of this course operates within a wider framework of the law and TAFE policies. There are many inherent laws relating to cyber security including the Cybercrime Act 2001 and the Spam Act 2003 (Cth), with the Cybercrime Act (Cth) criminalising computer and internet related activities such as hacking, spreading viruses and website vandalism.

Based on this, to be eligible for this course, you must:

Submit to a National Police Check which discloses your criminal history
Agree to sign an ethical conduct agreement that outlines your responsibilities to work within legal and ethical boundaries, on the first day of the course
Have access to a computer, flash drive (USB) and the internet to complete learning activities and assessments.