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Certificate IV in Cyber Security

22603VIC
IT & cyber securityCertificate IVNationally recognisedAccredited course
Level 4AQF level
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
25Training providers
Jan 2023Accredited from
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (22603VIC, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Careers this can lead to

This course is a recognised way into 8 careers. Each one opens that career's page: pay, outlook and how to get in.

What you learn

Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBINS401Analyse and present research information
BSBWHS309Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes
ICTCLD301Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services
ICTCLD401Configure cloud services
ICTICT426Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices
ICTICT443Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
ICTNWK422Install and manage servers
ICTNWK435Create secure virtual private networks
ICTNWK537Implement secure encryption technologies
ICTNWK538Install and maintain valid authentication processes
ICTNWK544Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
ICTNWK546Manage network security
ICTPRG434Automate processes
ICTPRG435Write scripts for software applications
ICTSAS440Monitor and administer security of ICT systems
ICTSAS526Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
VU23213Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security
VU23214Configure and secure networked end points
VU23215Test concepts and procedures for cyber security
VU23216Perform basic cyber security data analysis
VU23217Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation
VU23218Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation
VU23219Manage the security infrastructure for an organisation
VU23220Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project
VU23221Evaluate and test an incident response plan for an enterprise
VU23222Expose website security vulnerabilities
VU23223Apply cyber security legislation, privacy and ethical practices
VU23224Identify the implications of cloud based security systems
VU23225Investigate Windows security features
VU23226Test concepts and procedures for cyber exploitation
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the 22603VIC unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

25 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Acro Business CollegeBased in NSW · Registered since 2020→
aEX InstituteBased in NSW · Registered since 2003→
Aspire Performance TrainingBased in WA · Registered since 2008→
Asset CollegeBased in QLD · Registered since 2008→
Australian Forensic Services Pty LtdBased in ACT · Registered since 1997→
Australian Pacific CollegeBased in NSW · Registered since 1994→
Bendigo Kangan InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Box Hill InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Canberra Institute of TechnologyBased in ACT · Registered since 1993→
Chisholm InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1998→
Comtech GroupBased in NSW · Registered since 2004→
EQC INSTITUTEBased in NSW · Registered since 2021→
GOTAFEBased in VIC · Registered since 1996→
Holmesglen InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1996→
LINCOLN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE AUSTRALIABased in NSW · Registered since 2015→
Macquarie Education Group AustraliaBased in NSW · Registered since 2007→
Melbourne PolytechnicBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
North Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
Skilling WA Pty LtdBased in WA · Registered since 2020→
South Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
TAFE QueenslandBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
TAFE SABased in SA · Registered since 2014→
TasTAFEBased in TAS · Registered since 2009→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.