There are 6 subjects in the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology

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
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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

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.
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‍Manufacturing: Protecting IoT-enabled production systems from cyber attacks, analyzing network traffic for intrusion detection, and deploying firewalls to secure supply chain operations.
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‍Telecommunications: Hardening network infrastructures with secure APIs, monitoring 5G systems for threats, and implementing cryptographic protocols for reliable global connectivity.
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‍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.
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‍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.

As part of assessing your suitability to study the course, the College will be required to assess your LLND, academic suitability and study load capacity. The College reserves the right to cancel an enrolment application if the suitability requirements are not achieved.