Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security
Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security
In today’s digital world – where technology is central to daily life – cyber security threats are a major challenge across many industry sectors. With cyber-attacks becoming more frequent, cybersecurity skills are crucial for the success of our digital future, and professionals in this field are in high demand globally….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
In today’s digital world – where technology is central to daily life – cyber security threats are a major challenge across many industry sectors. With cyber-attacks becoming more frequent, cybersecurity skills are crucial for the success of our digital future, and professionals in this field are in high demand globally.
Through the Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security, you will learn how to identify, diagnose and manage cyber security threats, and graduate ready for a successful cyber security career anywhere in the world. Focusing on a range of key industry-relevant areas, you will develop expertise in system security and digital forensics, analytics and organisational security. You will graduate equipped with the knowledge and talent to take on an expert security role within business, government or law enforcement.
Are you driven to safeguard data and networks in an ever-changing cyber landscape?
Cybercrime costs Australian companies billions of dollars each year. To protect against this, the demand for cyber security professionals is projected to grow by more than 20% over the next decade.* Skilled professionals are needed across government, finance, tech, education, communications and entertainment industries, and more. You will graduate with promising career opportunities, equipped with strategies to protect digital assets and the people who rely on them.
In the Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security, you will learn from experienced lecturers, benefit from Deakin’s cutting-edge facilities, and have access to leading industry partners. You will delve deep into the principles, practices and technologies involved in protecting digital systems and networks. These cover the entire spectrum of protection, from governance and maintenance to physical and remote access, monitoring, and reporting.
You will gain the vital skills to identify vulnerabilities in digital systems, implement effective security measures and responding to cyber incidents. Additionally, you will enhance your critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication abilities, which are indispensable in the field of cyber security.
Career outcomes
Graduate from a university ranked in the top 250 globally for computer science and information systems*
Leave with the skills needed to thrive in a booming industry and help secure our digital future.
Career options are varied so you could work anywhere in the world as a:
security analyst
project manager
security system manager
security consultant
security system developer or programmer information security auditor
business continuity or IT security engineer.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Deakin University is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU). It is a global leader in many areas of study including accounting and finance, business, engineering, education, nursing, sport science, and sport management. It is known for its industry-based learning, with all degrees offering the opportunity for work placements. Deakin has four campuses across the state of Victoria, offering high-quality teaching and first-rate facilities. Our students love studying here – that is why Deakin University has been ranked #1 for course and student satisfaction in Victoria for 13 years (Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2022 (GOS)).
