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About the course
This postgraduate Cyber Security specialisation within the Master of Information Technology builds capability to analyse, design and manage secure systems. You’ll study areas such as cybercrime and policing, governance and ethics, digital forensics, offensive security and penetration testing, and communicating cyber risks to diverse stakeholders. Learning is strengthened through simulations, war games, and the option of a supervised research project or industry internship in cyber security.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue cyber security roles across government and industry, applying skills in threat analysis, security design, governance and ethical practice, and offensive testing. Typical pathways include cybersecurity analyst, information or network security consultant, penetration tester, vulnerability assessor, risk analyst, and solutions architect. Opportunities span banks and insurers, IT and software firms, defence and intelligence, law enforcement, telecommunications, health, and other large organisations needing cyber security expertise.
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***
