Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security and Advanced Networking)

Module 1

Foundation skills

• BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices

• ICTNWK424 Install and operate small enterprise branch networks

• BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts

• ICTPRG430 Apply introductory object-oriented language skills

Module 2

Cyber Security

• ICTCYS407 Gather, analyse and interpret threat data

• ICTCYS610 Protect critical infrastructure for organisations

• ICTCYS613 Utilise design methodologies for security architecture

• ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments

Module 3

Networking

• ICTNWK559 Install an enterprise virtual computing environment

• ICTSAS518 Install and upgrade operating systems

• ICTNWK557 Configure and manage advanced virtual computing environments

• ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation

Module 4

Incidents and testing

• ICTSAS524 Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan

• ICTSAS526 Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans

• ICTNWK536 Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions

• ICTNWK540 Design, build and test network servers

Module 5

Leadership skills

• ICTNWK546 Manage network security

• ICTNWK529 Install and manage complex ICT networks

• ICTSAS527 Manage client problems

• BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team

You’ll learn to gather, analyse and interpret threat data, protect critical infrastructure and apply design methodologies for security architecture. Incident response also has its own unit, where you’ll develop and evaluate plans for responding to a successful cyber attack. Your free membership of the Australian Information Security Association (AISA) also connects you with training, industry events and a professional community while you study.

We designed this diploma for people with some IT experience, those moving across from related industries and motivated beginners who want to build their technical skills. You’ll get the most from it if you enjoy pulling systems apart to understand how they work, since much of the course involves testing defences and finding weaknesses before someone else does.

Yes. Our partnership with eduLAB gives you interactive virtual computer labs, custom-built for Monarch students and accessible on any browser, so you’ll test your skills in a simulated setting without needing hardware of your own. You’ll work through the material at your own pace over 12 to 30 months, and you’ll have access to your trainer via phone, email or Zoom on weekdays from 9am to 5.30pm.

You’ll work with enterprise virtual computing environments, installing and then configuring advanced setups. On the networking side, you’ll install and manage complex ICT networks, design and test network servers, and operate small enterprise branch networks. You’ll also apply introductory object-oriented programming, and our eduLAB virtual lab lets you practise all of it in a simulated environment.

Roles you could pursue include:

• Cyber security analyst

• Cyber security specialist

• Network security specialist

• Network security engineer

• Assistant systems administrator

• Information technology analyst

You’d work in a security operations team, an IT department or a managed services provider. Leading a team is part of the course too, so you’d have a foundation for supervisory work later.

This diploma could suit you if you want to defend systems and networks against an attack. You’ll cover both sides of that work, since security depends on understanding the networks you’re protecting. If web development interests you more, our Diploma of Information Technology (Front and Back End Web Development) covers that area instead.