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ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
(Cyber Security & Business Analysis)
In this Cyber Security Course you will learn the practical art of Cyber Security and be able to use this in real-world application of business. This is an official nationally recognised and Government accredited qualification with a double specialisation including Cyber Security and Business Analysis.
The Department of Training and Workforce Development has completely subsidised the IT course fee through its Jobs and Skills WA program. Eligible Western Australian residents may enrol in the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology through the Priority Industry Training Fee-Free program or the Participation – Work Readiness program. Both programs are initiatives of the Western Australian Government.
The Department of Training and Workforce Development has completely subsidised the IT course fee through its Jobs and Skills WA program. Eligible Western Australian residents may enrol in the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology through the Priority Industry Training Fee-Free program or the Participation – Work Readiness program. Both programs are initiatives of the Western Australian Government.
Live outside Perth? You don't need to be in the city. The course runs as trainer-led online classes with a course coach, so eligible residents can study from anywhere in Western Australia. You can also find details for our Perth campus.
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Course Description
The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) is an Australian nationally recognised cyber security course that immerses you in the dynamic field of digital protection. You can begin this cyber security course with no prior experience and learn in a practical, industry focused way, that gets you ready to start working in the industry.
You’ll learn essential cyber security skills, such as countering phishing threats and securing network systems, to safeguard critical digital infrastructure. Subjects
S01. Fundamentals of Cyber Security
S02. Cyber Security Application
S03. Cloud Security (Cloud Computing & Security)
S04. Network Security & Hardware
S05. Cyber Investigations
S06. Cyber Security Business Application
*All components of this course focus on real-world contexts and practical client scenarios*
Core Topics
You’ll learn essential cyber security skills, such as countering phishing threats and securing network systems, to safeguard critical digital infrastructure. Subjects
S01. Fundamentals of Cyber Security
S02. Cyber Security Application
S03. Cloud Security (Cloud Computing & Security)
S04. Network Security & Hardware
S05. Cyber Investigations
S06. Cyber Security Business Application
*All components of this course focus on real-world contexts and practical client scenarios*
Core Topics
- Introduction to the Cyber Security Industry: You’ll gain core and invaluable skills in navigating the cyber security field, acquiring knowledge of professional roles, industry benchmarks, and cutting-edge trends to launch your career.
- Mind of the Criminal: You’ll learn to think like a cyber criminal, studying their strategies and motivations to predict attacks, enhance protections, and outwit digital adversaries.
- Phishing: You’ll gain key skills in the art of detecting phishing attempts, learning to scrutinise suspicious emails, secure user credentials, and deploy anti-phishing measures to shield organisations.
- Social Engineering: You’ll hone skills to counter manipulative ploys like pretexting, developing techniques to identify psychological tricks, craft training programs, and bolster human defences.
- Cyber Security Tools: Practically learn Cloudflare, AWS, Kali Linux, Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer, Virtual Machines, Nessus, NMap and more.
- Penetration Testing: You’ll study ethical hacking, learning to simulate cyber attacks, uncover system vulnerabilities, and propose robust defences to strengthen security.
- Firewalls & DDoS: You’ll gain skills in firewall management, developing skills to configure traffic filters, block unauthorised access, and monitor threats dynamically.
- VPN (Virtual Private Networks): You’ll learn to deploy secure VPNs, acquiring techniques to encrypt data flows, protect remote connections, and ensure network confidentiality.
- Malware Prevention: You’ll learn how to check if your computer has malware and then how to remove and protect against it
- Hardware and Wifi: Learn how to set up a basic Wifi system and about Cyber Security Hardware like servers and networking tools.
- Feasibility Reports: You’ll develop analytical skills to evaluate security solutions, learning to assess risks, estimate costs, and draft strategic reports for decision-making.
Careers in Cyber SecurityCyber Security is not just an industry, It is a foundation that the world of today is built upon. 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 affect every business, every industry, every 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 of 28/6/26 - Australia wide)
2600+ Active job listings for "Cyber Security"
3700+ Active job listings for "Cyber Security & Business Analyst"
3300+ Active job listings for "Information Technology"
The average annual salary for Cyber Security Analyst jobs in Australia ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 according to Seek 2026.
Click here to view career researchInformation Technology and Cyber Security affect every business, every industry, every 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 of 28/6/26 - Australia wide)
2600+ Active job listings for "Cyber Security"
3700+ Active job listings for "Cyber Security & Business Analyst"
3300+ Active job listings for "Information Technology"
The average annual salary for Cyber Security Analyst jobs in Australia ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 according to Seek 2026.
Course Details
Course fee: $0 for eligible WA residents — over $7,800 in training costs fully subsidised by the WA Government. Subsidies available for WA Residents
Eligible students will pay $0 in course fees in 2026
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Study Method: Trainer-Led Online Classes
Enrolment Period: Closes 31st of October 2026
Eligible students will pay $0 in course fees in 2026
Check my eligibility ›
Study Method: Trainer-Led Online Classes
Enrolment Period: Closes 31st of October 2026
Government Subsidy WA
Course fees
The course fee is the fee you pay as the student. If you meet the eligibility criteria, the course fee is completely subsidised by the WA Government under the Priority Industry Training, or Participation Work Readiness, Fee Free Program. If you enrol in the Fee Free Program on or before 31 December 2026, you are entitled to a fee-free arrangement each year over the entire duration of your course.
*The student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment and WA Government requirements. There are no resource or administration fees for WA Government subsidised students.
Eligibility criteria for WA Government funding:
To be eligible for WA Government funding for this course, you must:
o Reside in Western Australia; and
o Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia; or an eligible visa holder, as outlined below; and
o Not have an active apprenticeship/traineeship contract registered on WAAMS.
Eligible visas include the following sub classes:
o Holders of a sub-class 300, 309, 444, 445, 461, 785, 790 or 820 visa;
o Secondary holders of a temporary visa of sub-class 188, 457, 482,489, 491 or 494 visa;
o Holders of a Bridging Visa E (sub-classes 050 and 051) where the visa holder has made a valid application for a visa of sub-class 785 or 790;
o Ukraine citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449 or 786;
o Afghan citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449; and
o Holders of a bridging visa who are eligible to work and who have made a valid application for a subclass 866.
Additional program specific eligibility criteria:
O Priority Industry Training: qualify as an Existing Worker (working 20 hours or more per week)
O Participation – Work Readiness: qualify as a Job Seeker (unemployed or working less than 20 hours per week)
Priority Industry Training Program
The Priority Industry Training Program operates under Jobs & Skills WA. Under this program, EQC Institute is approved to offer funding to eligible Existing Workers in Western Australia.
Participation – Work Readiness Program
The Participation – Work Readiness Program operates under Jobs & Skills WA. Under this program, EQC Institute is approved to offer funding to eligible Job Seekers in Western Australia.
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 or at hello@eqc.edu.au.
View Jobs & Skills WA information pageThe course fee is the fee you pay as the student. If you meet the eligibility criteria, the course fee is completely subsidised by the WA Government under the Priority Industry Training, or Participation Work Readiness, Fee Free Program. If you enrol in the Fee Free Program on or before 31 December 2026, you are entitled to a fee-free arrangement each year over the entire duration of your course.
*The student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment and WA Government requirements. There are no resource or administration fees for WA Government subsidised students.
Eligibility criteria for WA Government funding:
To be eligible for WA Government funding for this course, you must:
o Reside in Western Australia; and
o Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia; or an eligible visa holder, as outlined below; and
o Not have an active apprenticeship/traineeship contract registered on WAAMS.
Eligible visas include the following sub classes:
o Holders of a sub-class 300, 309, 444, 445, 461, 785, 790 or 820 visa;
o Secondary holders of a temporary visa of sub-class 188, 457, 482,489, 491 or 494 visa;
o Holders of a Bridging Visa E (sub-classes 050 and 051) where the visa holder has made a valid application for a visa of sub-class 785 or 790;
o Ukraine citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449 or 786;
o Afghan citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449; and
o Holders of a bridging visa who are eligible to work and who have made a valid application for a subclass 866.
Additional program specific eligibility criteria:
O Priority Industry Training: qualify as an Existing Worker (working 20 hours or more per week)
O Participation – Work Readiness: qualify as a Job Seeker (unemployed or working less than 20 hours per week)
Priority Industry Training Program
The Priority Industry Training Program operates under Jobs & Skills WA. Under this program, EQC Institute is approved to offer funding to eligible Existing Workers in Western Australia.
Participation – Work Readiness Program
The Participation – Work Readiness Program operates under Jobs & Skills WA. Under this program, EQC Institute is approved to offer funding to eligible Job Seekers in Western Australia.
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 or at hello@eqc.edu.au.
Cyber Course FAQ's
What are the course subjects?
S01. Fundamentals of Cyber Security
S02. Cyber Security Application
S03. Cloud Security (Cloud Computing & Security)
S04. Network Security & Hardware
S05. Cyber Investigations
S06. Cyber Security Business Application
*All components of this course focus on real-world contexts and practical client scenarios*
What are the units?
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
ICTICT427 Identify, evaluate and apply current industry-specific technologies to meet organisational needs
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
What kind of work could I do when I graduate?
On completion of the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security Specialisation), you will be equipped with a diverse set of highly sought-after skills. As cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, every industry is urgently seeking professionals who can protect their systems, data, and people.
Industries hiring Cyber Security professionals right now:
Finance & Insurance: detecting fraudulent transactions, encrypting sensitive payment data, and enforcing enterprise-wide security policies
Healthcare: protecting patient records, securing health wearable APIs, and conducting breach forensics investigations
Retail & E-Commerce: implementing transaction authentication, defending against phishing attacks, and deploying anti-malware solutions
Telecommunications: securing 5G infrastructure, applying cryptographic network protocols, and monitoring for intrusions across large-scale networks
Manufacturing: locking down IoT device networks, implementing intrusion detection systems, and fortifying supply chain data pipelines
Web & Software Development: conducting application vulnerability testing, performing security code audits, and patching exploitable weaknesses before deployment
Data & Cloud Hosting: architecting secure cloud environments, executing penetration tests, and leading incident response when breaches occur
Education: securing e-learning platforms, managing user access controls, and performing vulnerability assessments across institutional networks
Gaming & Entertainment: hardening game servers against attacks, implementing robust authentication protocols, and monitoring platforms in real time
Government & Defence: safeguarding critical national infrastructure, responding to state-level cyber threats, and enforcing compliance across sensitive systems
Are there any entry requirements?
There are no prior qualifications required before entering this Diploma.
As part of assessing your suitability to study the course, the College will be required to assess your LLND (Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital literacy), academic suitability and study load capacity. The College reserves the right to cancel an enrolment application if the suitability requirements are not achieved.
Course Details:
Subjects
6
Delivery
100% Online + Course Coach
Course Fee
Fee Free* Eligible Students
Enrolment Period
Closes 31st of October 2026
ICT50220
Diploma of Information Technology
Diploma of Information Technology
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