Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security

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Become a cyber security expert

The Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security will provide graduates with the knowledge and skills that will equip them to provide a comprehensive set of technical services such as:

• performing a security risk assessment for an organisation
• implementing best practice for identity management
• evaluating an organisation’s compliance with relevant cyber security standards, laws and codes of practice
• evaluating and implementing security protection devices and software
• managing a cyber security environment
• assessing and securing cloud services
• performing digital forensic investigations on workstations and mobile devices.

Please note that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements, to continue your learning journey, this program will be delivered remotely where possible.

Participants will be required to engage with learning material online and via video conferencing software rather than attend classes. Refer to our COVID-19 Online Service Standards for details of minimum technical requirements and support available. While it is expected that the course duration will remain unchanged, it may be necessary to extend the completion date if circumstances change. Chisholm will be monitoring the situation closely and inform of any changes if the duration of a course is extended.

If you have any queries on a course delivery please contact our student information centre on 1300 244 746 or enquiries@chisholm.edu.au.

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

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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.

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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
	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.

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