https://study.federation.edu.au/#/course/DCT5.NS
Learn how to defend business, government and individuals databases which hold sensitive data. Employment in this area has experienced strong growth over the last ten years, and is forecast to continue to do so.
Your specialization in security will allow you to be on the frontline of the war in cyberspace and to become familiar with the methods attackers use. You learn to investigate how security breaches occur, how private information is vulnerable and ways to protect it.
You will develop an understanding of the security models provided by the major operating systems involved in modern computer networks. Through lecture and lab work you will delve into networks, their protocols and hardware and investigate how these systems can be vulnerable to a malicious attack. Your problem solving skills will come to the fore, a part of your role may include ethical hacking – testing a system to break-in or to find weak points.
As a network architect, or an IT security specialist, you can look forward to a varied career in information security, IT operations and more.
Equip yourself with critical knowledge in data and network security. Employment in this area has experienced strong growth over the last 10 years. Your specialization in security will allow you to be on the frontline of the war in cyberspace and to become familiar with the methods attackers use. You will learn to investigate how security breaches occur, how private information is vulnerable and ways to protect it. You will develop an understanding of the security models provided by major operating systems involved in modern computer networks. Through lecture and lab work you will delve into networks, their protocols and hardware and investigate how these systems can be vulnerable to a malicious attack.
Throughout the program, you will become familiar with the latest developments in IT, and understand the different types of information technology tools and their applications. You will develop an understanding of the organizational settings in which security systems are used, and recognize the threats and opportunities of technology in business.
Career Opportunities
The constantly expanding information infrastructure has opened up many career opportunities for information systems graduates, ranging from the very technical to the very business-oriented. A variety of career opportunities exist in small, medium and large business and government in the major areas:
- Network administrator
- Ethical hacker
- ICT security specialist
- Network architect and designer
- Networking and security officer
- Product security manager
Professional recognition
This program holds Professional Level accreditation with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Below portals help in searching relevant jobs in Australia:
https://au.indeed.com/
https://www.seek.com.au/
(ATMC CRICOS CODE: 03013D)