Build on your prior grounding in information technology with skills and knowledge in the practice of cyber security.

This course content covers the essential areas of cyber security, from proactive cyber threat detection and risk management to cyber law and regulations.

You'll learn from academic staff with a strong research record in cyber security, and industry experts with significant cyber security experience.

Guest lecturers with current experience in the cyber security industry will complement the academic staff and provide you with the latest developments in the field.

Specifically the content includes:

cyber security fundamentals

cyber security architecture

cyber security technologies such as digital signature, public key infrastructure, virtual private networks, firewalls, intrusion detection, data encryption

cloud security

enterprise security

cyber security regulation, policies and laws.

For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. VU is one of only six universities in Australia to offer courses in both TAFE and higher education. From certificates to diplomas, degrees, and postgraduate courses, you can begin your studies at any point and pathway between courses to achieve your goals, regardless of your starting point. Its flexible approach to learning and teaching supports its vision and mission. It aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry, and the community into the future.