University of Wollongong
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationCyber security involves the creation, analysis, testing and operation of secure computing devices, computer networks and applications. It relies on technology, people, information and processes to enable secure operations in the context of adversaries. A cyber security professional’s role is to protect data from unauthorised access as well as working with colleagues to detect cyberthreats and actively combat cybercriminals.
As we conduct more of our social, consumer and business activities online, there is a growing demand for cyber security professionals to manage our digital life and economy in a trusted environment. In addition, the number of cyberattacks is increasing globally across all sectors of society, in particular government, banking, insurance, health, telecommunications, entertainment, automation, and artificial intelligence. This situation is compounded by a worldwide shortage of cyber security skills expertise with as many as 3.5 million unfilled jobs in cyber security globally by 2021.
Delivery mode
University of Wollongong offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Distance
Learn independently with online resources in a flexible and convenient environment.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A recognised Bachelor degree or a tertiary academic qualification with a duration of at least 3 years’ full-time equivalent
OR
Work Experience
3 years’ full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience or 7 years’ full-time equivalent general work experience.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security will prepare you for the following roles.
Cyber Security Specialist
Cyber Security Specialists manage an organisation’s ICT security. They have preventative strategies in place to stop unauthorised access of the sys...
Cyber Security Architect
Cyber Security Architects are high-end ICT professionals who design and build cyber security systems to protect an organisation’s digital assets, c...
ICT Security Specialist
ICT Security Specialists help business leaders, NGO professionals, and government agents protect their organisation’s digital assets, hardware, and...
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Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception. In those early days developing the Illawarra and its industries focused our intent and our pioneering spirit was born. From these origins, we have grown to be a diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. Our success is the creation of our people and valued partnerships, locally, regionally and internationally.
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