Master of Information Technology with a Specialisation in Cyber Security

Cyberattacks are becoming more common and sophisticated. Viruses are infecting everything from networks and servers to personal computers and mobile devices more frequently than ever before. And costly ransomware attacks, phishing scams and identity theft are wreaking havoc across the globe. To mitigate these growing cyberthreats, a variety of creative and robust cybersecurity solutions are required. As such, graduates with expert knowledge of cybersecurity are in high demand across a range of sectors in Australia and around the world.

The Cyber Security specialisation – specially designed to provide IT skills to those who have an undergraduate qualification in an area other than IT – focuses on IT fundamentals, programming, databases, networks, cloud computing and computer systems. You’ll analyse and evaluate the features, functions and performance of cybersecurity devices and software, and network communication protocols. And you’ll evaluate and apply legal and social principles and practices in cybersecurity projects.

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