Cyber security & cloud computing

Skilled experts in cyber security and cloud computing are in high demand. Study at Victoria University to learn how to protect company data and information systems from outside threats.

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Course Introduction - Bachelor of Cyber security - transcript

Studying cyber security & cloud computing at VU

Inside the Cyber Security Training Centre at Victoria University's St Albans campus. Rows of computers and neon lights.

Study in our state-of-the-art training centre

The Cyber Security Training Centre at our St Albans Campus simulates real world cyber threat scenarios, designed by global experts and built in partnership with the world's largest cyber security vendor, Cisco.

Student and teacher at VU's cyber security facility at St Alban's.

Find your pathway into an IT course

If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements to get into your chosen computing or IT course, we'll get you there with our study pathways.

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Achieve more with our award-winning teaching model

Study one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, thanks to our VU Block Model®.

Career outcomes

Many of our graduates gain employment in the following roles:

computer forensic analyst
cyber security analyst
network and security administrator
network security engineer
technical disaster recovery specialist
information security analyst
security architect.

VU stories

Daniel Arlington

From retail to a career in cyber security

Certificate IV in Cyber Security 22334VIC (now 22603VIC)

"The best thing about studying cyber security at VU TAFE was the positive and fun environment we were in. I loved going through the hacking challenges that were gamified in the labs."

The best thing about studying cyber security at VU TAFE was the positive and fun environment we were in. I loved going through the hacking challenges that were gamified in the labs.

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Securing cyber success

Certificate IV in Cyber Security (course code now 22603VIC)

"The most valuable thing about the course is the knowledge and confidence we gain from the hands-on work placements. I learnt from experts who supported and inspired me with their career journeys."

The most valuable thing about the course is the knowledge and confidence we gain from the hands-on work placements. I learnt from experts who supported and inspired me with their career journeys.

Read Monika's story

Hacking her way to success

Bachelor of Information Technology, Master of Applied Information Technology

"I have VU to thank for so many opportunities. From placing me at my internship where I got first-hand industry experience in the Footscray community, and giving me access to the best experience ever."

I have VU to thank for so many opportunities. From placing me at my internship where I got first-hand industry experience in the Footscray community, and giving me access to the best experience ever.

Related interests

Business analytics

Cyber security & cloud computing

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Information systems management

IT networks & security

Web & mobile applications development

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