Focus Areas:

• Secure a networked personal computer
• Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation

Learning Outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical coursework, learn to:

• Recognise threats in networks, machines, applications, data, users and infrastructure
• Understand common cybersecurity attack mechanisms
• Understand the tools and systems organisations can use to protect from cyber-attacks
• Use base level Linux commands
• Use hacking tools and software
• Use virtualisation software

Course Outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

• A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
• A pathway to further study in cyber security
• Credit toward a Certificate IV in Cyber Security
• Specialist skills in recognising threats, risks and vulnerabilities to cyber security
• Experience in dealing with common cyber security threats and in using hacking tools

Acquire entry level cyber security skills to confidently start your career in the cyber security industry. Recognise and deal with common cyber security threats in organisations and implement systems that can be used to protect against cyber attacks.

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