Networking and Cyber Security : Canberra Institute of Technology

Overview

This course provides network engineers, currently in or aiming for upper management positions, with a range of high level specialist IT networking and cyber security knowledge and skills. Graduates of this qualification will also gain the knowledge and skills to:

- design, implement, secure and maintain large enterprise networks
- identify, manage, analyse and use initiative to lead a team in diffusing and preventing cyber security breaches
- enhance the information technology infrastructure of businesses and/or government to increase cyber security.

Graduates will also extend or gain high level business management skills and knowledge. These skills include research, evaluation, project management, strategic change management and continuous improvement of ICT technologies within a business or government context.

Qualification: Qualification:	Graduate Certificate in Networking and Cyber Security 10198NAT
Program No: Program No:	GC-BD17
Campus: Campus:	CIT Reid
Duration: Duration:	1-2 years part-time (10-20 hours per week of supervised and unsupervised learning) For successful completion of this course, learners will be required to engage in unsupervised activities including: - practising and applying workplace skills and knowledge acquired through supervised learning activities - completing written assignments/projects - completing self-study to revise and reinforce areas of knowledge - conducting research to expand current industry information - undertaking research on methods of cyber security implementation - collecting and analysing security related data - consulting with organisation and subject matter experts The time required to undertake these activities will vary between learners based on their experience. Extensive and relevant industry experience may allow students to complete in less than one year.
Cost Info: Cost Info:	Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance
Indicative Cost: Indicative Cost:	$7,200
Likely Job Outcome: Likely Job Outcome:	- Network specialist manager - Network lead engineer - Network lead infrastructure engineer - Senior network administrator - Network and systems manager - ICT lead security specialist - Security engineer manager - Lead communications engineer - Communications security manager
Enrolment Type: Enrolment Type:	Portfolio - Full Fee
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Additional Information

Completion of this course will enable graduates to apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society at the Certified Technician and Certified Professional levels.

If you have completed a Bachelor in IT, to refresh/enhance your Core Networking including Routing and Switching in CISCO platform, it is recommended that you complete the subject CCNA Routing and Switching Stage 2 prior to beginning the Graduate Certificate in Networking and Cyber Security. CCNA Routing and Switching Stage 2 to refresh/enhance your Core Networking including Routing and Switching in CISCO platform. This subject is part of Non-Accredited Training: XA-BD04 Preparation for CISCO Assessment

Entry Requirements / How to Enrol

Applicants must have an undergraduate IT degree including networking from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent international qualification formally recognised within Australia)

OR a Diploma of Information Technology Networking (or qualification deemed equivalent) PLUS at least two years of full-time equivalent employment in networking including work team experience

OR at least four years of full-time equivalent employment in IT networking with significant exposure to cyber security responsibilities.

International students will need an IELTS overall score of at least 6.0 and with no score below 5.5.

Recommended Entry Attributes:

It is preferred that applicants are currently employed in the IT networking industry OR have recent networking industry experience (this may include qualification-supported work placements).

To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.

Subject Information

Complete 4 subjects

Core: complete all 3

NCSSEC803 Plan and implement edge network security solutions

CIT Code:	INFT1000
Cost:	Full fee $1,800.00
Description:	This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge necessary to plan, configure and implement highly secure network perimeter edge for an enterprise information and communications technology (ICT) network. This unit applies to the security management of network infrastructure to reduce cyber security risks. The skills and knowledge apply to a range of Information and Communications Technology infrastructure specialist and management roles. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Prerequisites:	NCSSEC801 Evaluate, mitigate and secure against security threats

NCSSEC801 Evaluate, mitigate and secure against security threats

CIT Code:	INFT998
Cost:	Full fee $1,800.00
Description:	This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use software tools, equipment and protocols to evaluate network threats and vulnerabilities, mitigate security threats, and then configure devices and design infrastructure to achieve a secure network for an organisation. This unit applies to the security management of network infrastructure to reduce cyber security risks. The skills and knowledge apply to a range of Information and Communications Technology infrastructure specialist and management roles. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Prerequisites:	Nil

NCSSEC802 Design, implement and secure access solutions

CIT Code:	INFT999
Cost:	Full fee $1,800.00
Description:	This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design, and implement secure access solutions to mitigate threats from outside and securing devices connecting to the network. This unit applies to the security management of network infrastructure to reduce cyber security risks. The skills and knowledge apply to a range of Information and Communications Technology infrastructure specialist and management roles. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Prerequisites:	NCSSEC801 Evaluate, mitigate and secure against security threats

Electives: complete 1

NCSSEC804 Scan, test, and ethically hack to protect network systems from security threats

CIT Code:	INFT1001
Cost:	Full fee $1,800.00
Description:	This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge necessary to scan, test, and hack to protect network systems from security threats, using the latest hacking techniques, methodologies, tools, and security measures. This unit applies to the security management of network infrastructure to reduce cyber security risks. The skills and knowledge apply to a range of Information and Communications Technology infrastructure specialist and management roles. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Prerequisites:	Nil

ICTICT806 Direct outsourced ICT services

CIT Code:	INFT725
Cost:	Full fee $1,800.00
Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop strategic plans, and change-management strategies, for outsourced information and communications technology (ICT) services. It includes developing, tracking and managing service level agreements (SLAs), and ensuring continuous improvement. It applies to individuals who work in high-level management positions and lead the analysis, implementation and management of emerging, and converging, ICTs as they are integrated into the business process to support the organisational strategic goals of medium to large organisations. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Prerequisites:	Nil

ICTICT807 Direct research and business response to new ICT technology

CIT Code:	INFT726
Cost:	Full fee $1,800.00
Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to direct the research, evaluation, vendor evaluation, feasibility, proof of concept (POC) evaluation of, and future business response to, new information and communications technology (ICT) that supports business strategies. It applies to individuals who work in high-level management positions and direct the investigation and future business direction of new ICT technology in their organisation. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Prerequisites:	Nil

ICTSUS801 Plan and manage virtualisation for IT sustainability

CIT Code:	INFT816
Cost:	Full fee $1,800.00
Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse, plan and manage options using virtualisation and managed services for organisational processes to meet sustainability targets. It applies to individuals who have responsibility for conducting or managing information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure projects, such as network managers, ICT infrastructure managers, network planners and designers, consultants or contractors.
Prerequisites:	Nil

Related Courses

Certificate IV	Cyber Security 22334VIC
Statement Attainment training	Introduction to Organisational Cyber Security [extract from 22334VIC]

More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au