Overview
This course will provide you with specialist skills in technical network cyber security capabilities, organisational requirements under cybersecurity law, vigilance and adaptability to edge network security solutions and cyber security management concepts and risk management. This course meets the needs for network engineers, currently in or aiming for upper management positions, with a range of high-level IT networking, cyber security, and analytic skills. The course will prepare you to be able to complete industry recognised certifications (externally of 91ÊÓƵ).
Qualification: |
Graduate Certificate in Networking and Cyber Security 10907NAT |
Next Intake: | Semester 1 2025 |
Course No: |
GC-BD66 |
Campus: |
91ÊÓƵ Reid*
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Duration: |
Full time - 6 months (4 sessions per week – unit availability subject to demand) Part time - up to 2 years (from 1 sessions per week) Each session is 3 to 4 hours in the evening You will also be required to complete an additional 3-5 hours/per unit, each week of self-directed learning activities. |
Cost Info: |
Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance |
Indicative Cost: |
$7,200 |
Likely Job Outcome: |
This qualification provides job outcomes across the wider industry in the following cyber security and network security areas: - Ethical hacking - Systems administration - Network Security Engineering - Data forensics - Cyber security - Forensics |
Application Type: |
Portfolio - Full Fee |
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Timetable Information
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Additional Information
As a part of the course graduates will complete:
- Paloalto certified network security engineer
Graduates of this course will have the skills and knowledge to be able to attempt the following certifications (externally of 91ÊÓƵ)
- CCNP Security
- Cisco Cyber Ops Associate
If utilising a personal computer, please ensure your computers' RAM has 32GB or more.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must:
- have a relevant higher education qualification
OR
- have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in related fields of study and have at least one year full-time equivalent workplace experience with exposure to networking and cyber security
OR
- have at least two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience with exposure to networking and cyber security.
It is recommended that entrants:
- are currently working in a public or private sector agency that undertakes networking and cyber security work
- have relevant industry certifications in networking and cyber security
You may be required have an interview to confirm that prior experience on IT networking and computing operating systems are proficient to ensure successful course completion.
Skills Recognition
To study any course at 91ÊÓƵ (excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Literacy Skills Information
We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 4 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.
Transition Information
Qualifications at 91ÊÓƵ are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. 91ÊÓƵ will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.
Subject Cancellations/Changes
To ensure positive outcomes for all students, 91ÊÓƵ may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. 91ÊÓƵ will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via 91ÊÓƵ Self Service or by contacting 91ÊÓƵ Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.
Subject Information
Complete 4 subjects
Core: Complete all 4
Related Courses
More Information
For more information about this course please contact 91ÊÓƵ Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au