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ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
(Cyber Security & Business Analysis)
In this 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 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
Enrolment Period
Now Open
Study Method
On Campus
Duration
12 months
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.
Course Delivery
First Trimester - 10 weeks
Second Trimester - 9 weeks
Third Trimester - 9 weeks
All trimesters have holiday breaks in between.
Study hours per week: 15 hours per week.
3 classes per week. Each class running for 5 hours.
+ 5hrs of self-paced learning online recommended each week.
Class Options:
Morning Classes: 8am – 1pm
Afternoon Classes: 1:30pm – 6:30pm
Course fees: AUD $14,800 per year Fee schedule:
Fees must be paid before commencement of each Trimester.
Trimester 1: $5,400
Trimester 2: $4,700
Trimester 3: $4,700
Access fee policy HERE.
Entry Requirements:
- Must be over 18
- Meet english language requirements IELTS (6.0 or above)
- Must have or be eligible for a student Visa (Subclass 500)
- Must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- Proof of sufficient funds (Country specific)
- Meet the requirements of the Document Checklist Tool for your visa application, specific to you and your country of origin
For more information about the Visa:
Student Visa (Subclass 500) https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility
Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-vocational-education-work#Eligibility
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
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
On completion of the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology qualification you will be equipped with a variety of sought after skills. The world of Information Technology is rapidly growing and expanding, with many industries now requiring those possessing a variety of cyber security and IT skills to become part of their team.
Industries where Information Technology professionals are sought after include:
- Cyber Security Officer
- Finance and insurance
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Telecommunications
- Data processing and hosting
- Web and software developing
- Programming
- Analytics
- And many more
There are no prior qualifications required before entering this diploma.
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Career Opportunities
Ready to grow, ready to thrive. Discover where this course
career pathway could take you:
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!
Australia currently has a rapidly expanding demand for Information technology occupations due to the increase of technology adoption across many industries. Completing the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology qualification, students are equipped with a variety of sought after skills required to serve the expanding demand. Information Technology is a field within itself that also serves many industries abroad - That is why the demand is so high as IT affects everybody. Industries where Information Technology professionals are sought after include:
Finance and insurance
Education
Manufacturing
Telecommunications
Data Analytics
Data processing and hosting
Web and software developing
Programming
And many more
Searches from Seek show (as at 22/8/24)
49,183 jobs advertised for - IT
This is in addition to:
~ 4,126 jobs advertised for - Information Technology
~ 3,051 jobs advertised for - Software Developer
~ 1,899 jobs advertised for - Cyber Security
The average annual salary for Software Developer jobs in Australia ranges from $90,000 to $110,000.
Occupation Pathways
Analyst Programmer
Computer Network and Systems Engineer
Developer Programmer
ICT Business Analyst
ICT Customer Support Officer
ICT Project Manager
ICT Managers
ICT Business Development Manager
ICT Account Manager
ICT Quality Assurance Engineer
ICT Sales Representative
ICT Security Specialist
ICT Support & Test Engineers
ICT Support Engineer
ICT Support Technicians
ICT Systems Test Engineer
ICT Trainer
Software and Applications Programmer
Software Engineer
Software Tester
Systems Analyst
Web Administrator
Web Designer
Web DeveloperAnd many more
These qualifications lead to occupations on the Medium & Long Term Strategic Skills List.
More information can be found at:
Australian Government Federal Register of Legislation in relation to
- Migration (LIN 19/051: Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2019 made under the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations) HERE
- Supporting Assessing Authorities regarding Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) Application HERE
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