Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity (Management)

Protecting information and IT infrastructure from complex and evolving cyber-threats is a critical challenge for modern organisations. The responsibility to prevent and respond to cyber-attacks falls to cybersecurity professionals, and global demand for highly trained cybersecurity professionals is at an all-time high and is expected to increase over time.The Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity (Management) is a six-month full time coursework degree (24 credit points) aimed at students wanting a professional qualification to extend their existing knowledge base or upskill in cybersecurity. Students will develop a capability in analysing and designing cybersecurity management solutions for complex systems and organisations. The course is designed to meet the educational needs of students ultimately seeking to transition into or advance in a career as a cybersecurity professional.The Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity (Management) covers areas of critical importance to management-level cybersecurity professionals. The course has been designed with input from leading industry professionals and academics in the field of Cybersecurity. Graduates will acquire an education that meets industry standards and expectations and is on a par with some of the best national and international benchmarks in the Cybersecurity discipline.The course equips students for self-learning and prepares them for dealing with the dynamics of the workplace. Graduates will be enabled to adapt to the rapidly evolving nature of the discipline through an appreciation for lifelong learning and through the practice of self-reflection which is embedded throughout the curriculum and through the active learning aspects of the course.[113869G]