Degree Snapshot - Cyber Security

Cyber Security Courses in Victoria in 2023

One explanation for what cybersecurity might be is that cyber security is the protection of internet-connected systems, including hardware, software and data, from cyberattacks. In a computing context, security comprises cyber security and physical security -- both are used by enterprises to protect against unauthorized access to data centers and other computerized systems.

Below is a list of some of these, and students are encouraged to browse VTAC for a comprehensive list of all courses – including double-degrees – available.

INSTITUTION	COURSE NAME	VCE PREREQs	MAJOR STUDIES IN 2023
Box Hill Institute	Certificate IV in Cyber Security	n/a, but must successfully complete Year 12	Communication skills and problem solving, Cyber Security essentials, Firewall fundamentals, Incident response, Introduction to threat detection, Networking for Cyber Security technicians, Security Scripting, System Testing tools, Web site Penetration Testing.
Deakin University	Bachelor of Cyber Security	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.	Access control, Computer and network security, Computing, Cryptography, Data analytics, Database, Digital forensics, Hi-tech crime, Identity management and authentication, Information and communication technology, Information technology, Internet and web, Internet technology and security, Internet-of-things security, Network management and network systems, Network security, Penetration testing, Privacy, Public-key cryptography, Security analytics, Security and risk analysis, Security management, System and software vulnerabilities.
Holmesglen Institute	Certificate IV and Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security	n/a, but must successfully complete Year 12	Advance PEN testing, Australian cyber law, Cloud security, Collecting and analysing data to identify cyber threats and vulnerabilities, Cyber Security Industry Project, Cyber ethics and workplace legislation, Data forensics, Data threat analysis, Developing risk mitigation policies, Introduction to Pen Testing, Intrusion testing, Managing System Security, Network Security firewall configuration, Networking skills for Cyber Security, Programming skills for Cyber Security, Risk Management, Securing Websites, Securing virtual environments, Security monitoring & Incident response, Working and communicating in a Cyber Security Operations Centre.
La Trobe University	Bachelor of Cybersecurity	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.	Cybersecurity.
Melbourne Polytechnic	Certificate IV in Cyber Security	n/a, but must successfully complete Year 12	IOT scripting using Python, Networking concepts and protocols, Penetration testing, Securing a networked PC, Server and Network security.
RMIT UNiversity	Diploma of Information Technology (Cybersecurity)	n/a, but must successfully complete Year 12	Business Information Systems, Cyber Security, IT Project Management, Information Technology, Information systems management, Network Infrastructure, Security Architecture Design, Systems software, Technical support.
Swinburne University	Cert IV in Cyber Security	n/a, but must successfully complete Year 12	Automate processes, Develop a cyber security industry project, Install and manage a server, Manage network security, Manage the security infrastructure for the organisation, Monitor and administer security of an ICT system, Secure a networked personal computer, Test concepts and procedures for cyber security, Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security, Write script for software applications.
Swinburne University	Bachelor of Computer Science	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL or at least 30 in English (EAL).	Cyber security ethics law and policy, IT security, Malware analysis, Network administration, Network routing principles, Network security and resilience, Networks and switching, Programming, Secure remote access networks, Web development.
Victoria University *Not 3/4 Foundation Mathematics	Bachelor of Cybersecurity	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics*	Cyber security.