Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security Edith Cowan University

Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security  offered at Edith Cowan University course engages with, and provides a pathway for, information technology professionals seeking to commence or further progress their careers in the cyber security domain. 

It is also relevant to those seeking to enter the IT profession who have no previous experience in the cyber discipline. 

The course provides flexibility in terms of unit choice for those wishing to further their knowledge in a particular discipline of cyber security.

Course Learning Outcomes  

• Communicate specialised knowledge, concepts and skills to a variety of audiences within the cyber security discipline.

• Implement independent judgement when analysing various cyber security based problems to develop innovative solutions.

• Demonstrate management skills by planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating technical solutions within the cyber security focused discipline.

Employment opportunities

• This course prepares students for careers in the field of cyber security, including areas such as network security, computer forensics, network forensics, security assessment, information warfare and cyber security management.

Possible future job titles

• Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Officer, Technical IT Security Officer, Network Security Engineer, Digital Forensic Practitioner (Acquisition and Analysis), Information Security Auditor, Information Security Analyst, Security Consultant, Software Auditor, Systems Administrator (Security), Information Security Officer, Penetration Tester, Computer Forensics Investigator, Computer Forensic examiner, Computer Forensic Analyst, Network Security Investigator