Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber and Network Security)

With our reliance on technology progressing and cyber security threats becoming an increasing challenge for both individuals and organisations, the demand for qualified network security specialists is growing.

In the Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber and Network Security) you will acquire the technical skills needed to work as a cyber-security specialist in the fast-growing and dynamic IT industry.

You’ll gain a solid foundation in network design, administration and security. You'll focus on critical analysis and problem solving skills to analyse security risks and apply appropriate mechanisms and policies to secure networks.

Learn to protect data and information, develop solutions for the control and protection against cybercrime and use innovative technologies to manage cyber security threats.

To enhance your learning experience and industry engagement TAFE NSW students can become members of ACS (Australian Computer Society) for an annual fee of $72.00. For further information please visit: https://www.acs.org.au/

• Monitor and evaluate computer networks, applications and data systems for vulnerabilities
• Develop solutions for the management and protection against the threat of cybercrime
• Install and configure security devices and tools to protect the security of data and information
• Perform penetration testing to identify system and network vulnerabilities
• Set up, test, configure and deploy physical networking equipment, network simulators, and virtual machines
  
• Apply coding languages for software defined and programmable network automation
• Undertake forensic analysis and reporting on cyber and network security breaches and incidents
• Administer cloud computing platforms such as AWS and Azure
  

• Graduate with a bachelor's degree
• The skills and knowledge to gain employment in the industry as a network security specialist in a fast-growing and dynamic industry
• The ability to sit for recognised industry certifications such as Cisco, CCNA and CCNP
• An extensive range of established industry contacts and a strong network of peers