Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security

Become a cyber security expert

Course code

22445VIC

On campus

Dandenong

Online

Not available Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 1 year. Part Time, 2 years.

Start dates

Feb, July

• Read more about this course

  Cyber security is the fastest growing area of information technology.
  
  With the rise in new technologies presenting a risk to local and global security, it’s not hard to see how. Chisholm has responded with a course specifically designed in collaboration with industry partners, to defeat hackers.
  
  Graduates of the course will be able to seek employment as cyber security para professionals in a range of commercial enterprises/organisations and government bodies seeking to improve their cyber security or, work independently as freelance cyber security consultants.
  
  Chisholm Institute is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  VU22247	Acquire digital forensic data from workstations
  ICTPRG523	Apply advanced programming skills in another language
  VU22248	Acquire digital forensic data from mobile devices
  VU22240	Communicate cyber security incidents within the organisation
  VU22243	Develop software skills for the cyber security practitioner
  VU22242	Assess and secure cloud services
  ICTTEN811	Evaluate and apply network security
  ICTNWK525	Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment
  VU22246	Evaluate an organisation's compliance with relevant cyber security standards and law
  FNSINC602	Interpret and use financial statistics and tools
  VU22252	Implement cyber security operations
  VU22244	Implement best practices for identity management
  VU22257	Configure security devices for an organisation
  VU22251	Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
  VU22259	Utilise design methodologies for security architecture
  FNSORG506	Prepare financial forecasts and projections
  BSBWOR502	Lead and manage team effectiveness
  VU22241	Interpret and utilise key security frameworks, policies and procedures for an organisation
  ICTNWK602	Plan, configure and test advanced server-based security
  VU22254	Undertake advanced penetration testing for web site vulnerabilities
  VU22245	Plan and implement a cyber security project

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security
  Possible job outcome	cyber security specialist penetration tester

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Successful completion of 22334VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security or a minimum of 12 months experience employed in the IT industry.

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Student eligible for government-subsidised training Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	N/A	$9952.00	$15720.00
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	N/A	$50.00	$50.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	N/A	$250	$250
  Payable	N/A	$10252.00	$16020.00

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. Find out about help with fees.

• Help with fees

  At Chisholm, you can get a VET Student Loan to help you pay for all or part of the tuition fees for this course. VET student loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. VET student loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid. Find out more about how a VET Student Loan can help you study now and pay later.

  If you are eligible for a student loan, you can access up to $16,077 to help cover the tuition fees for this course.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out how to apply for a scholarship. 

  Government-subsidised training

  Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.