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Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security
Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security
22445VIC
BCZ09
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Description
The Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security is a para professional qualification that will provide graduates with the knowledge and skills that will equip them to provide a comprehensive set of technical services such as:
- performing a security risk assessment for an organisation
- implementing best practice for identity management
- evaluating an organisation’s compliance with relevant cyber security standards, laws and codes of practice
- evaluating and implementing security protection devices and software
- managing a cyber security environment
- assessing and securing cloud services
- performing digital forensic investigations on workstations and mobile devices
Graduates of the course will be able to seek employment as cyber security para professionals in a range of commercial enterprises/organisations and government bodies seeking to improve their cyber security or, work independently as freelance cyber security consultants.
Schedule
- nine (9) core units, plus
- eleven (11) elective units
A minimum of two (2) units must be selected from each of the four (4) elective streams (General, Intrusion Analyst, Penetration Testing and Security Engineering streams). The remaining three (3) units may be selected from the four (4) elective streams or from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Diploma level or above where they are consistent with the vocational outcomes of the course.
Units selected from other training packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from the core or elective streams.
Participants who do not complete all the requirements for the course will be issued with a Statement of Attainment listing the unit(s) attained.
1. Core Units
Nine (9) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AX648 | VU22242 | Assess and secure cloud services | 80 | Module |
| AX646 | VU22240 | Communicate cyber security incidents within the organisation | 40 | Module |
| AUV27 | ICTNWK525 | Configure an enterprise virtual computing environment | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AX649 | VU22243 | Develop software skills for the cyber security practitioner | 80 | Module |
| AX652 | VU22246 | Evaluate an organisation's compliance with relevant cyber security standards and law | 40 | Module |
| AX650 | VU22244 | Implement best practices for identity management | 40 | Module |
| AX647 | VU22241 | Interpret and utilise key security frameworks, policies and procedures for an organisation | 40 | Module |
| AUH47 | BSBWOR502 | Lead and manage team effectiveness | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AX651 | VU22245 | Plan and implement a cyber security project | 80 | Module |
2. General
A minimum of two units must be selected from each of the four (4) elective streams (General, Intrusion Analyst, Penetration Testing and Security Engineering streams).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AX654 | VU22248 | Acquire digital forensic data from mobile devices | 40 | Module |
| AX653 | VU22247 | Acquire digital forensic data from workstations | 40 | Module |
| AUV18 | ICTNWK531 | Configure an internet gateway | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUV30 | ICTNWK607 | Design and implement wireless network security | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUU96 | ICTNWK502 | Implement secure encryption technologies | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUV00 | ICTNWK503 | Install and maintain valid authentication processes | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AX655 | VU22249 | Perform a security risk assessment for an organisation | 40 | Module |
| AUW49 | ICTSAS505 | Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Stream A: Intrusion Analysis
A minimum of two units must be selected from each of the four (4) elective streams (General, Intrusion Analyst, Penetration Testing and Security Engineering streams).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUW66 | ICTSAS501 | Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AX657 | VU22251 | Gather, analyse and interpret threat data | 40 | Module |
| AX658 | VU22252 | Implement cyber security operations | 60 | Module |
| AUU98 | ICTNWK513 | Manage system security | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AX656 | VU22250 | Respond to cyber security incidents | 40 | Module |
4. Stream B: Penetration Testing
A minimum of two units must be selected from each of the four (4) elective streams (General, Intrusion Analyst, Penetration Testing and Security Engineering streams).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AX661 | VU22255 | Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities of Internet of Things (IoT) devices | 40 | Module |
| AX660 | VU22254 | Undertake advanced penetration testing for web site vulnerabilities | 80 | Module |
| AX659 | VU22253 | Undertake penetration testing of the security infrastructure for an organisation | 80 | Module |
5. Stream C: Security Engineering
A minimum of two units must be selected from each of the four (4) elective streams (General, Intrusion Analyst, Penetration Testing and Security Engineering streams).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AX663 | VU22257 | Configure security devices for an organisation | 80 | Module |
| AUV04 | ICTNWK509 | Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AX664 | VU22258 | Design and implement a virtualised cyber security infrastructure for an organisation | 80 | Module |
| AWC89 | ICTTEN811 | Evaluate and apply network security | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AX662 | VU22256 | Protect critical infrastructure for an organisation | 40 | Module |
| AX665 | VU22259 | Utilise design methodologies for security architecture | 40 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGT52 | 22610VIC | Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security | Accredited course |
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