Course code: IQ70
Cyber Security and Resilience Bootcamp
Course overview
Pioneering security and cyber resilience
New cyber threats are always emerging, making the cyber security industry lucrative. As a cyber security professional, you will solve complex problems and analyse new potential threats to your organisation.
Practical experience is at the core of your bootcamp, with units focused heavily on giving you the hands-on skills to solve real-world industry issues. You will also connect with employers who will help you navigate your future as a cyber security expert.
In as little as six months, you will become a key asset to any organisation in a growing industry. With many opportunities out there, you could lead the build of security networks as a cyber security architect.
Learn more with Associate Professor Jim Hogan
6 months full-time or part-time equivalent
Duration
AUD $ 4,700
Estimated Total Fees
Why this course
Gain the essential experience and skills needed to launch your cyber security career in six months.
Flexibility
Part-time or full-time study available to suit your study needs
Career growth
This course has been curated to ensure that all graduates are job-ready in six months
Networking
Connect with industry through networking events and showcases
Course units
You must complete a total of 4 core standard units.
12 credit points
12 credit points
12 credit points
12 credit points
Entry requirements
You can gain entry into the Cyber Security and Resilience Bootcamp with:
6-month program
- A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline
or
- A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in any discipline followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in an information technology-related field
or
- At least five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in an information technology-related field.
Course outcomes
Graduates of this bootcamp course will be well-rounded employees, equipped with the practical and theoretical knowledge to thrive in the ever-evolving world of cyber security.
Skills and tools in this course
- Preventing cyber attacks
- Detecting cyber threats
- Assessing cyber incidents
- Responding to cyber incidents
- Security analysis project management
Potential career opportunities
Cyber security analyst
Implement security measures to protect organisations and their information systems. This could include installing software that protects data, testing systems for vulnerabilities and educating staff on the best ways to prevent cyber threats.
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Average Salary
$113,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4.5/5
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Industry Growth
+38.9%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2024
Compliance and risk management officer
A compliance and risk management officer coordinates the implementation of policies and procedures to manage potential security risks. Their primary aim is to analyse where there may be potential risks and advise on the next steps.
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Average Salary
$140,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
, 2024
Cyber security consultant
Cyber security consultants identify, evaluate and assess security issues to implement solutions for different clients. They focus on developing unique and effective strategies to protect networks and perform routine security tests.
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Average Salary
$150,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
5/5
, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
No. The units in this course are not deemed as equivalent to any other QUT units.
In this Graduate Certificate, we run roughly 40 labs that use lots of different cyber tools. We cover basic networking tools; Wireshark; antivirus software; SIEM; ethical hacking tools; active directory tools; IDS; encryption and cryptography tools; Shodan.io; web application security tools; SQL Injection and Sqlmap; DevSecOps tools; cloud security platforms; plus many more.
Yes, CSPs are available for all Information Technology courses, including bootcamps. CSPs allow domestic students to have a significant portion of their university or higher education fees subsidised by the Australian government.
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