Bachelor of Cybersecurity

What is a Bachelor of Cybersecurity? 

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.

A degree in cybersecurity is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand, prevent, and respond to cybersecurity threats and challenges.

With a strong industry demand for professionals with sound technical capabilities and great awareness of the broader context surrounding cyberspace, this degree will educate and prepare you to meet this demand. You’ll be equipped with the right knowledge and skill needed to tackle the digital, physical and social impact of the cyberspace.

What you’ll learn

You’ll engage in practical, hands-on learning using technologies to create and manage secure networks, systems and devices. You will gain knowledge on a broad range of current and emerging areas of cybersecurity, including system security, information security, network security, cloud security, mobile platform security, IoT security and privacy preservation.

You’ll also learn the foundation in computing and IT, preparing you to work in a variety of roles that draw on both your IT knowledge and cybersecurity specialist skillset. Ultimately, you’ll find opportunities to make a career in the cybersecurity profession.

You’ll be placed in a great space to complete further industry certifications such as; CISCO CCNP and CCIE security, Juniper JNCIS-SEC certification, ACA Cloud Security Associate, or ACP Cloud Security Certification. These certifications will enhance the skills set required by industry. The course also provides a pathway to honours, postgraduate study and a research career.

Career Options

You’ll have diverse career opportunities upon the completion of this course to allow you to work as a;

• Security Analyst  
• Security Architect  
• IoT Security Engineer  
• Cyber Security Officer  
• Cyber Incident Responder  
• Security System Developer  
• Information Security Auditor  
• Network Administrator

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