THABC Cybersecurity Essentials

VU course code: THABC | Level of study: Short course (non-award)

Duration

30 hours

Delivery mode

Online

Fees

AU$496

Course fee is subject to change.

Location

Online

Applications closed

Overview

Develop an understanding of cyber-crime, security principles, technologies and procedures used to defend networks with Cybersecurity Essentials THABC short course at Victoria University Polytechnic.

This Cybersecurity Essentials THABC course uses the Cisco Network Academy 'Cybersecurity Essentials' module. Using industry-standard techniques and software, it will help you to develop an understanding of:

cybercrime
security principles
technologies and procedures used to defend networks
critical thinking and problem solving.

: The recent move to remote, digital work due to COVID-19 has pushed the need for rapid digital transformation across multiple industries and organisations at a national and global level.

Post COVID-19, digitally supported remote-work practices are to become more common place, and have driven the need to have an increased understanding of cyber safety, both personal and professional.

On top of this, the cybersecurity industry is growing rapidly, with the ITPA report estimating Australia would need another 11,000 Cybersecurity specialists over the next decade.

Entry requirements

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course.

Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Course Structure

Upon completion of the required Cisco’s Cybersecurity Essentials module, participants will be issued a Certificate of Participation.

As this program is delivered via the Cisco Networking Academy, successful completion of the Cisco Academy modules will also earn A Cisco Certificate of Completion issued online through the participant login.