Information Technology (Cyber Security) Adelaide University

Overview

The Information Technology (Cyber Security) course from Adelaide University builds fundamental IT and cybersecurity knowledge. Learn technical proficiencies to implement cybersecurity defences in evolving threats and attacks.

Engage in courses that will enhance your understanding of governance, risk management and compliance – as well as business practices, network security and cybercriminal behaviour. Develop the knowledge needed as a cybersecurity specialist to be adaptable and flexible in a variety of situations. You’ll put these skills into practice in purpose-built computer labs and engage with industry experts in a real-world project – gaining further insight into the types of technologies changing our world.

Studying a degree in cybersecurity opens opportunities in a range of sectors including defence, corporate and not-for-profits. You’ll graduate prepared to advise on the latest digital practices and protect companies from internal and external data breaches.

Career opportunities:

In Australia there is an IT skills shortage, with demand for quality cybersecurity specialists extending to non-traditional technology companies like banks, healthcare, and supermarkets.

You may find yourself as the primary security contact, building frameworks for government agencies to protect against foreign threats and attacks. You might help large retail firms implement strategies to prevent the stealing of personal customer data. Or you could become an ‘ethical hacker’, hired to test system weaknesses and find vulnerabilities before malicious hackers do.

With your professional qualification, you may find work as a:

• Cybersecurity analyst
• Cybersecurity consultant
• IT auditor
• Governance, risk and compliance analyst.

As your career advances, you could find yourself taking on a role as a:

• Senior cybersecurity analyst
• Cybersecurity manager
• Chief security officer
• Chief information officer.

You’ll be able to complete majority of first year common courses at either our Adelaide City or Mawson Lakes Campus with some potential cross-campus study required. Throughout your degree, you’ll gain access to cutting-edge facilities across both campus locations to enhance your overall learning experience.