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Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security

22610VIC
IT & cyber securityAdvanced DiplomaNationally recognisedAccredited course
Level 6AQF level
18 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
3Training providers
Apr 2023Accredited from
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (22610VIC, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Advanced Diploma; 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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BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
ICTCLD601Develop cloud computing strategies for businesses
ICTCYS612Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisations
ICTNWK537Implement secure encryption technologies
ICTNWK538Install and maintain valid authentication processes
ICTNWK544Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
ICTNWK546Manage network security
ICTNWK547Manage system security on operational systems
ICTNWK553Configure enterprise virtual computing environments
ICTNWK619Plan, configure and test advanced server-based security
ICTNWK620Design and implement wireless network security
ICTPRG549Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills
ICTPRG614Create cloud computing services
ICTSAS524Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
ICTSAS526Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
VU23288Communicate cyber security incidents within an organisation
VU23289Interpret and utilise key security frameworks, policies and procedures for an organisation
VU23290Assess and secure cloud services
VU23291Develop software skills for the cyber security practitioner
VU23292Configure identity management processes and procedures for an organisation
VU23293Plan and implement a cyber security project
VU23294Identify and monitor an organisation's cyber security legal compliance requirements
VU23295Gather and validate digital forensic data from workstations
VU23296Gather and validate digital forensic data from mobile devices
VU23297Plan and conduct a security risk assessment for an organisation
VU23298Implement processes and procedures to deal with cyber security incidents
VU23299Utilise tools to gather and interpret data anomalies
VU23300Detect and respond to cybersecurity threats
VU23301Manage penetration testing processes for an organisation
VU23302Perform advanced penetration testing for web site vulnerabilities
VU23303Develop mitigation strategies for Internet of Things devices
VU23304Protect industrial networks and operational technology infrastructure for an organisation
VU23305Select and configure security devices for an organisation
VU23306Design security architecture for an organisation
VU23307Identify the implications of cloud based security systems
VU23308Identify Active Directory security concepts
VU23309Undertake vulnerability and penetration testing for information technology infrastructure
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the 22610VIC 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

3 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.

Australian Pacific CollegeBased in NSW · Registered since 1994→
Holmesglen InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1996→
South Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→

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