NSW Traineeship:
ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security & Business Analysis)
Traineeship Student fee: $0.00 - Traineeship training in priority qualifications is fee-free and fully funded by the NSW and Commonwealth governments (Commencement in 2025, Eligible students only).
At present, the subsidised traineeship student fee is $0.00 for ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology. There are no additional fees for this course.
Training in ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology is deemed by the NSW Government to be training in a priority qualification. Training in this qualification as a Traineeship is fee-free and fully funded by the NSW and Commonwealth governments, for enrolment and commencement before 31st December 2025.
Your eligibility for fee free traineeship training is subject to meeting conditions set by the NSW government and the College.
The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security & Business Analysis) is an Australian nationally recognised course. This is a cyber security course teaching the practical skills to be used in real-world application.
Subjects:
S01. Analyse and Plan Security
S02. Cyber Security Application 1
S03. Work with Clients and Teams
S04. Cyber Security Application 2
S05. Cyber Security Management
S06. Incident Response and Quality Planning
Study Method: Trainer-Led Online Classes
Duration: 12 months
Enrolment Period: Now Open
Core Topics:
- Fundamentals of Information Security: Understanding the basics of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, along with the principles of risk management.
- Network Security: Concepts of network architecture, protocols, and defences against network attacks. This includes understanding firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network monitoring.
- Cryptography: Basics of encryption and decryption, including symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, cryptographic protocols, and common algorithms.
- Web Security: Understanding web application architecture and vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF).
- Operating System Security: Learning about vulnerabilities in various operating systems and how to secure them. This includes understanding access controls, malware, and patch management.
- Application Security: Covers secure coding practices, application vulnerabilities, and how to conduct security testing on applications.
- Incident Response and Forensics: How to detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents. This includes understanding forensic analysis and evidence handling.
- Legal, Ethical, and Compliance Issues: Understanding the legal and ethical aspects of cybersecurity, including privacy laws, regulations like GDPR, and ethical hacking.
- Emerging Threats and Technologies: Keeping up with the latest in cybersecurity threats and the technologies designed to combat them, such as AI and machine learning in security.
- Physical Security: Basics of securing physical infrastructure and hardware from unauthorized access.
- Security Policies and Awareness: How to develop and implement security policies and best practices within an organisation, and how to foster a culture of security awareness.
Information Technology is not just an industry, it is a language and foundation that the world of today is built on. No longer are these skills specialised, they affect the everyday life of every person and the need for people who understand this new foundation is massive. Information Technology and Cyber Security affects every business, every industry as well as modern life on this planet. Once you learn the skills, the career and life options are endless - Welcome to the building blocks of the future!
Searches from Seek show (as at 27/2/24)
1,890 jobs advertised for - Cyber Security
This is in addition to:
Over 40,000 jobs advertised for - Information Technology
Over 3000 jobs advertised for - Software Developer
The average annual salary for Software Developer jobs in Australia ranges from $90,000 to $110,000.
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Traineeship Eligibility:
- Be a new entrant trainee* (see below).
- 15 years old or over.
- No longer at school.
- Live or work in NSW.
- Australian citizen, Permanent Resident, humanitarian visa holder or NZ citizen.
Traineeship Process:
The traineeship onboarding process is simple and we will support you through all the steps.
Step 1. Speak with us and discuss course options and potential
Step 2. Workplace and employee (trainee) speak to discuss traineeship potential
Step 3. Set up a training contract with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) provider: the contract is between the employer, the trainee, and the AASN – we will support with this.
Step 4. We set up a training plan, which reflects what has been agreed in the contract,and is approved and signed by the employer, the trainee and us. The training plan is sent to the AASN for registration.
Step 5. Commence employment and your learning course with us.
*What is a new entrant traineeship
Smart & Skilled funding is only available for new entrant traineeships in NSW. A new entrant has been employed by their traineeship employee for:
o less than 3 months full time or full-time equivalent part-time or casual;
o less than 12 months as a part-time or part-time equivalent casual employee; or
o less than 12 months in a combination of part-time, casual and full-time (or equivalent).
EQC Institute always uses its best endeavours to ensure our website is up to date. However, as Government funding requirements and availability can be changed at any time, we cannot guarantee that the course listed as qualifying for government subsidies on our website will have subsidised places available at the time of your inquiry. Please check availability and eligibility criteria with our team on 1800 338 883
There are 6 subjects in the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security & Business Analysis
UNIT OF STUDY 1 (Trimester 1)
Subject 1. Analyse and Plan Security
Subject 2. Cyber Security Application 1
UNIT OF STUDY 2 (Trimester 2)
Subject 3. Work with Clients and Teams
Subject 4. Cyber Security Application 2
UNIT OF STUDY 3 (Trimester 3)
Subject 5. Cyber Security Management
Subject 6. Incident Response and Quality
Planning
We’ve made your units very easy to study by grouping them under subjects, so you have less doubling up and your study is more efficient and meaningful.
CORE UNITS
BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
ICTSAS527 Manage client problems
ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
ELECTIVE UNITS
ICTSAD508 Develop technical requirements for business solutions
ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices
ICTICT310 Identify and use industry specific technologies
ICTCYS407 Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
ICTNWK546 Manage network security
ICTICT424 Address cyber security requirements
ICTSAS502 Establish and maintain client user liaison
ICTCYS610 Protect critical infrastructure for organisations
ICTCYS613 Utilise design methodologies for security architecture
ICTSAD509 Produce ICT feasibility reports
ICTDBS605 Develop knowledge management strategies
ICTSAS526 Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
ICTSAS524 Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
ICTSAD507 Design and implement quality assurance processes for business solutions
Australia’s tech industry offers boundless opportunities for ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security & Business Analysis) graduates! Imagine working in dynamic fields like:
Finance and Insurance: Developing robust encryption for payment systems, monitoring real-time transaction data for anomalies, and implementing anti-fraud measures to protect financial integrity.
Education: Securing e-learning platforms against cyber threats, configuring access controls for virtual classrooms, and conducting vulnerability assessments to ensure safe digital education.
Manufacturing: Protecting IoT-enabled production systems from cyber attacks, analyzing network traffic for intrusion detection, and deploying firewalls to secure supply chain operations.
Telecommunications: Hardening network infrastructures with secure APIs, monitoring 5G systems for threats, and implementing cryptographic protocols for reliable global connectivity.
Data Processing and Hosting: Managing secure cloud environments, performing penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities, and developing incident response plans to maintain data integrity.
Web and Software Development: Mitigating web application vulnerabilities like SQL injection, securing backend APIs, and conducting security audits to protect software ecosystems.
Programming and Analytics: Analyzing security data to detect threat patterns, developing automated threat detection scripts, and optimizing secure database configurations for analytics platforms.
Healthcare: Safeguarding patient data with encryption frameworks, securing APIs for health wearables, and performing forensic analysis to trace medical data breaches.
Gaming and Entertainment: Securing multiplayer game servers against cyber threats, implementing authentication protocols for streaming platforms, and monitoring real-time systems for unauthorized access.
Cyber Security: Crafting advanced threat detection systems, conducting ethical hacking to test defenses, and developing security policies to fortify enterprise networks.
Retail and E-Commerce: Protecting online transactions with secure authentication, analyzing phishing attempts targeting customers, and deploying anti-malware solutions for e-commerce platforms.
And many more!
Picture yourself mastering the foundation of cybersecurity—detecting threats and defending against them—across endless industries. Because what industry isn’t affected by cyber attacks? Your built skills from this cyber security course drive innovation, strengthen digital trust, and shape a safer future, positioning you at the forefront of the evolving tech landscape.
There are no prior qualifications required before entering this diploma.
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