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Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Cyber Security 

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Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Cyber Security
 at 
Macquarie University 
Overview

Gain an overview of communications security, risk assessment, human factors, authentication, malicious software, software security and legal and ethical issues for a comprehensive understanding of cyber security threats

Duration

13 weeks

Total fee

3.32 Lakh

Mode of learning

Online

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Course Level

PG Certificate

Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Cyber Security
 at 
Macquarie University 
Highlights

  • Earn a postgraduate certificate from Macquarie University
  • Learn from expert faculty
  • Financial aid available
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Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Cyber Security
 at 
Macquarie University 
Course details

Who should do this course?
  • Recent graduates with a degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field who want to specialize in cybersecurity
What are the course deliverables?
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of cyber security threats, technologies and management practices within public and private sectors
  • Evaluate the significance and relevance of the governing principles behind cyber security, the theory and practice behind technology risks and countermeasures and the role that security management plays in the wider picture of cyber security
  • Critique and evaluate threats faced in the cyber world and contrast them against those in the physical world
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive awareness of the procedures and practices involved in managing cyber security risks and threats and apply these to a real world situation, through the establishment of a cyber security risk assessment exercise
More about this course
  • In today’s world, organisations must be able to protect and defend against threats in cyberspace. This subject provides a solid understanding of the theory and practice used to manage information security on computer systems and networks
  • Students will be exposed to multiple cyber security technologies, processes and procedures, learn how to analyse threats, vulnerabilities and risks present in these environments, and develop appropriate strategies to mitigate potential cyber security problems

Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Cyber Security
 at 
Macquarie University 
Curriculum

An overview of computer and communications security

Risk assessment

Human factors

Identification and authentication

Access controls

Malicious software

Software security and legal and ethical issues

Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Cyber Security
 at 
Macquarie University 
Entry Requirements

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