Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

According to the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), it’s estimated that cyber security incidents cost Australian businesses $29 billion each year. Cyber security is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital or cyber attacks. These attacks generally focus on accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive individual or business information, in order to extort money or interrupt business procedures for personal gain.

With the enhanced sophistication of cyber crimes and an increasing number of incidents each year, now is the best time to develop your capabilities and commence a highly sought-after, value-adding career within cyber security.

• Demonstrate a strategic overview of complex issues in cyber security
• Develop communication skills to engage effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrate an ability to appreciate the ethical considerations that inform judgments and decision making
• Work autonomously and effectively within a team

Program outcomes

Our Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security will provide you with a technical understanding of cyber security fundamentals and programming, preparing you for a practical role within the industry. With a strong career focus, you’ll also be exposed to thought leadership from a range of cyber security professionals and complete mock job applications.

Graduates of this program are also able to articulate into RMIT's on-campus Master of Cyber Security, and are also eligible to apply for work experience placements with the Australian Defence Force Cyber Gap Program. In order to apply, you must be studying a an eligible 12-month program. Further details can be found here.

Please use plan code: GC036O’ in the application system for this course.