Bachelor of Cybersecurity

The Bachelor of Cybersecurity will prepare you for a career fighting cybercrime in some of the world's most in-demand roles. Designed and delivered by industry, this course will help you understand the ethical use of emerging and smart technologies, and how to defend them within a cybersecurity context.

The course will cover an extensive range of theoretical and technical skills across subjects including cybersecurity principles; ethical hacking and penetration testing; human-centric cybersecurity in a smart society; enterprise cybersecurity governance and applications; as well as work-integrated learning to allow you to put your knowledge into practice. On completion, you'll be able to analyse and recommend innovative cybersecurity solutions, utilising your design thinking and problem-solving skills to protect the digital fortress.

Learning outcomes

• Learn the fundamentals of preventative cybersecurity principles, programs and practices

• Understand complex cybersecurity requirements in designing innovative ICT solutions, using critical and analytical thinking to secure digital infrastructures

• Learn to detect vulnerabilities and assess their potential impact on digital infrastructures using next generation technologies and security solutions

• Learn ethical hacking and penetration testing practices used for proactive and offensive security strategies

Note: This course is also available at our Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney campuses. Flexible study options are available including On-campus, Online or a Hybrid of both.

Areas of Study: Computer architecture and operating systems, cybersecurity principles, data and networking, ethical hacking and penetration testing, enterprise cybersecurity governance and applications, foundations of information systems, introduction to programming, network security and infrastructure protection. Students can also choose electives in the areas of application for artificial intelligence, data mining and visualisation, Deep learning, UX fundamentals.

Career Opportunities: ICT Security Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, Cybersecurity Engineer

Practical experience: When you study with Torrens University Australia, you will benefit from our extensive network of industry partners. You'll learn from industry professionals, gain invaluable insights and build key industry relationships.