Certificate IV in Cyber Security

About the course

This Certificate IV in Cyber Security provides practical, in-depth training to help protect organisations from data breaches and cyber threats. You’ll build foundational skills in cyber security concepts and applied techniques suited to entry-level roles, with learning delivered on campus. This vocational qualification is designed for students seeking job-ready capability in cyber security within the IT sector. The programme delivers hands-on programming, networking, and technical support skills for IT employment.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level roles supporting cyber security operations and protecting systems, networks and data within organisations. Typical pathways include junior cyber security support, security administration and assisting with monitoring and incident response in IT teams across government, education and private industry. This Certificate IV is a vocational starting point for careers in cyber security within IT and computing. Preparing graduates for IT support, junior developer, and systems assistant roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)