Get the competitive edge in the IT industry by developing high-level ICT, E-security and business skills to enable you to work in senior security roles in organisations.

You will earn a number of highly valued vendor certifications offered by our partners: ComTIA Security+, CISCO (CCNA Security), Microsoft MCITP (Server 2008 Administrator) and Linux (Redhat).

Further study in the same stated timeframe will offer you the opportunity to complete Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering.

If you already have strong IT skills, have completed study in IT networking or have international IT vendor certifications, you can be assessed for advanced standing into this course.

The course develops skills to secure networks and enable businesses to complete transactions using networks and wireless/mobile technologies.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Werribee and City Queen
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Information Technology and Creative Industries
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  ICA60208
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

• ICT network specialist
• ICT security consultant
• ICT security specialist
• systems/network administrator
• network and systems manager
• web security administrator

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in planning,technical design, implementation and management of complex and high level ICT network security systems and components.

• Identify and Implement E-Business Innovation

  Unit code

  BSBEBUS605A

• Develop System Infrastructure Design Plan

  Unit code

  ICAA5044C

• Design an IT Security Framework

  Unit code

  ICAA6052B

• Design System Security and Controls

  Unit code

  ICAA6053B

• Implement Risk Management Processes

  Unit code

  ICAI5152B

• Implement Change Management Processes

  Unit code

  ICAI6187B

• Identify Technical Security Requirements

  Unit code

  PRSTS301A

• Prepare Security Risk Management Plan

  Unit code

  PRSSM504A

• Direct Complex Project Activities

  Unit code

  PSPPM601B

• Produce Network Architecture Design

  Unit code

  ICAA5045C

• Prepare Disaster Recovery and Contingency Plans

  Unit code

  ICAA5056B

• Design and Develop Dynamic Websites to Meet Technical Requirements

  Unit code

  ICAA5141C

• Identify Best-Fit Topology for a Wide Area Network

  Unit code

  ICAA5145B

• Evaluate RFID Systems

  Unit code

  ICAA5245A

• Design an RFID Implementation

  Unit code

  ICAA5246A

• Build a Security Shield for a Network

  Unit code

  ICAB5159C

• Build and Configure a Server

  Unit code

  ICAB5160C

• Build a High Performance Security Perimeter

  Unit code

  ICAB5237B

• Build a Highly Secure Firewall

  Unit code

  ICAB5238B

• Install and Manage Complex Networks

  Unit code

  ICAI5098C

• Build an Internet Infrastructure

  Unit code

  ICAI5100C

• Install and Configure Router

  Unit code

  ICAI5176C

• Install and Maintain Valid Authentication Processes

  Unit code

  ICAI5197B

• Develop, Implement and Evaluate System and Application Security

  Unit code

  ICAI5250A

• Develop, Implement and Evaluate an Incident Response Plan

  Unit code

  ICAI5252A

• Implement and Evaluate Systems for Regulatory and Standards Compliance

  Unit code

  ICAI5253A

• Configure an Internet Gateway

  Unit code

  ICAS5192B

• Manage Business Websites and Servers

  Unit code

  ICAS5199B

• Design and Implement an Enterprise Voip and Unified Communications Network

  Unit code

  ICTTC168A

• Design a Server

  Unit code

  ICAA5140C

• Determine Best-Fit Topology for a Local Network

  Unit code

  ICAA5144B

• Install Network Hardware to a Network

  Unit code

  ICAI4029C

• Implement Backbone Technologies in a Local Area Network

  Unit code

  ICAI5172B

• Install High-End Switches in Multi-Switched Local Area Networks

  Unit code

  ICAI5174B

• Implement Secure Encryption Technology

  Unit code

  ICAI5196B

• Support System Software

  Unit code

  ICAS4127B

• Design an Enterprise Wireless Local Area Network

  Unit code

  ICAA5241C

• Build an Enterprise Wireless Network

  Unit code

  ICAB4240C

• Maintain Website Performance

  Unit code

  ICAS4191B

To attain the ICA60208: Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Network Security) 17 units must be achieved: - 8 core units; plus - 9 elective units

• Students will be required to complete the Diploma in Information Technology (General) [ICA50105] in order to meet the prerequisite requirements for some of the competencies within this qualification