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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Chief Information Security Officers oversee a team of ICT technicians, support staff, and systems analysts to ensure the security of an organisation’s network, data storage, and computer infrastructure.

As head of information security you’ll be developing preventative strategies to detect unauthorised access of your data systems — as well as managing project teams that plan for data recovery, system outages, network overloads, disasters, and pandemics.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $353,600
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a chief information security officer (ciso)?

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ICT60220

Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $28,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security)

Blended
3 years
$0 - $48,969
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security)

Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $63,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Cyber Security

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 36 months
$0 - $74,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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