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Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

Establish yourself as a technical expert at the forefront of cyber security.

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For domestic students only.

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In our increasingly connected world, secure systems and networks are a vital responsibility for all organisations. Informed by global best practice and cutting-edge research, theÌýGraduate Certificate in Cyber SecurityÌýatÌýÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Canberra provides you withÌýthe tools and techniques required to detect,ÌýanalyseÌýand confrontÌýcyber challenges.ÌýÌý
Degree type

Postgraduate coursework

Duration

6 months full-time

Commencing terms

Semester 1, Semester 2

Program code

7328

Delivery mode

Online (some face-to-face electives)

Overview

This course is forÌýpostgraduateÌýstudentsÌýwho wish to gainÌýdetailedÌýcyber securityÌýtechnical skills and expertise.ÌýItÌýincorporates principlesÌýgathered from information systems,Ìýsystems engineering, computer science,Ìýnetwork security, andÌýdefence.ÌýÌý

Build your capacity as aÌýcyber security professionalÌýfor a rewarding and highly sought-after career.
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World-class teaching facilities

TheÌýMaster of Cyber SecurityÌýis offered primarily via Intensive Delivery Mode due to the nature of the courses and theÌýuse of the training facilities atÌýÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Canberra Cyber. TheÌýCyber RangeÌýincludes a digital forensics lab and virtual learning environments where our students learn how to identify and manage cyber threats.ÌýÌý


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For more information on this degree, see theÌý.

  • Students undertaking Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security are required to complete 24 Units of Credit (UOC) by completing four 6-UOC courses from the list in the Handbook entry for the program.

    In the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security program, students must complete at least 12 UOC, up to 24 UOC, from the core courses list and up to 12 UOC from the elective courses list.

  • *Please note:ÌýProgram rules are subject to change. Students need to follow the program rules set out in the ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Handbook of the year they were admitted into the program.

    Core courses

    Code Course Semester 1 - 2024 Semester 2 - 2024
    Cyber Offence: Threats and Opportunities

    Distance Mode

    		 Not Offered
    Information Assurance and Security Distance ModeÌý

    Not Offered
    Wireless, Mobile and Internet of Things Security

    Not Offered

    Distance Mode
    Reverse Engineering Distance Mode Not Offered
    Cyber Defence: Network Security Operations

    Not Offered

    Distance Mode
    Ìý DigitalÌýForensicsÌý Not Offered Distance Mode
    Ìý Network and Memory ForensicsÌý Distance Mode Not Offered
    Ìý Introduction to Exploit DevelopmentÌý Not Offered Intensive Delivery Mode – Dates TBA

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    Electives

    Code Course Semester 1 - 2024 Semester 2 - 2024
    Software Security Lifecycle Distance Mode Not Offered
    Critical Infrastructure and Control System Security Not Offered Intensive Delivery Mode – Dates TBA
    Big Data and Decision Analytics for Security Not Offered Distance Mode

  • For information regarding entry requirements, please refer to theÌý.Ìý

  • Limited Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available for this degreeÌýto eligible domestic students who commence in S2 2022 only. CSP areÌýnot available forÌýany new admission or deferred admission in this degreeÌýfor 2023 commencement and onwards. Further information regarding ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø PG Commonwealth Supported Places can be foundÌýÌýincluding eligibility and CSP Tuition Fees.Ìý

    Please note that CSP won't be available to Defence students in this degree if their study is funded via Defence PG ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Study Scheme.Ìý

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Key contacts

Program Coordinator
Dr Tim Lynar
E:Ìýt.lynar@adfa.edu.au

Student Enquiries
E:ÌýSAS.cbr@unsw.edu.au
T: +61 2 5114 5000Ìý