Cyber Security (Online) Adelaide University

Overview

The Cyber Security (Online) course from Adelaide University emphasises human-centric security, recognising the importance of user behaviour and organisational culture in preventing digital risks. You’ll learn how to design secure systems, rethink the approach to privacy, conduct risk assessments and implement effective security controls. An Introduction to System Security course will introduce you to the fundamentals of software, system, and hardware security – including cryptography, authentication and authorisation. Across the program, you’ll learn systems thinking, analysis and communication skills to bridge the gap between business and IT.

In our cyber security fundamentals course, you’ll examine both the attacker’s and defender’s viewpoint through real-world scenarios. Listen to common attack and defence strategies used against software, web applications, networks, operating systems, cryptographic systems. Discover how people’s behaviour impacts cyber defence. Explore areas such as security operations, risk management, security engineering and security architecture. 

You’ll also investigate the political and economic implications of cyber attacks, examining case studies and policy frameworks for the wider context. Learn problem-solving methods to communicate and address cyber security threats confidently, and gain the skills to mitigate threats through assessments, policies and defence plans.  

With an understanding of the qualitative and quantitative research methods and techniques used in the cyber community, you'll be ready to effectively evaluate published cyber security research and present your findings to industry peers and professionals.

Career opportunities:

Digital technology is the backbone of our modern society – from energy to finance, healthcare and education. Our technological dependence leaves us susceptible to cyber-attacks. With cybercrime on the rise, the need for skilled cyber security experts to protect our data is more critical than ever. 

You might be a penetration tester, conducting ethical hacking to identify vulnerabilities in systems – then providing recommendations for improvements. You could play a pivotal role in Australia’s cyber defence strategy by developing policies and guidelines. Perhaps you’ll join the frontline of cyber security, identifying and mitigating threats to Australia’s financial institutions. 

Other potential roles in the field include: 

• Threat intelligence analyst 
• IT security specialist 
• Network security administrator 
• Security architect 
• Incident response manager 
• Government cyber security consultant.