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Cyber Security Engineer Courses

Cyber Security Engineers are high-end ICT professionals who protect an organisation’s digital assets, computer networks, and online infrastructure from hacking and cybercrime. They design and develop cyber security systems and then oversee installation, operations, monitoring, and incident responses.

As a Cyber Security Engineer you could be running tests to identify weaknesses in the organisation’s security system, developing operating procedures that determine who can access sensitive information, investigating unusual activity on the network, leading an incident response team after a network system breach, meeting with the executive committee to negotiate the upcoming ICT budget, working with a disaster planning project team, or doing some private research about emerging cyber-threats and online security technologies.

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Popular Cyber Security Engineer Courses

There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Cyber Security Engineer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Cyber Security Engineers earn?

There are no clear salary figures for Australian Cyber Security Engineers. Increase your earning capacity by joining a professional organisation such as the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and obtaining supporting qualifications in electrical engineering.

What are the job opportunities for Cyber Security Engineers?

There are no clear employment figures for Cyber Security Engineers working in Australia right now. They are engaged by corporate enterprises, non-profits, industrial organisations, academic institutions, government and law enforcement agencies. According to the National Careers Institute Australia, there is a growing demand for qualified cybersecurity professionals.

How do I become a Cyber Security Engineer?

Cyber Security Engineers require highly advanced technical knowledge of computer networks, coding, and encryption as well as computer hardware and its associated infrastructure. Get started with a Bachelor of Cyber Security or Bachelor of Computer Science (Cyber Security). As your career progresses, consider a Master of Cybersecurity with specialisations in Cloud Security, Cryptography and Blockchains. Many Cyber Security Engineers are also qualified Electrical Engineers.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2024

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Job Pathways

Here are some potential career pathways within cyber security. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.