Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (Online)
Course code: GC-CYBSCMO
January, March, April, June, August, October
AUD $20,320 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
January, March, April, June, August, October
AUD $20,320 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Course structure
Overview
100% online flexible learning
Our online Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security is designed to fit your life. You’ll study one subject at a time, giving you more breaks throughout the year and helping you achieve deeper focus.
Study where and when it suits you, so you’re in control.
Structure:
- 4 core subjects (50 credit points)
- Graduate as soon as 8 months.
You’ll gain a strong foundation in cyber security, equipping yourself with the knowledge to identify threats, implement appropriate tools to expose and mitigate cyber threats and effectively protect data across a range or organisations, small businesses to large scale organisations.
Further study
Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security are eligible to apply for entry into an online Master of Cyber Security.
Explore this course
Explore the subjects you could choose as part of this degree.
The course runs over six online terms per year, and you’ll typically take one subject each term.
Compulsory subjects
Complete all of the following.
| Accordion | |
|---|---|
| Cyber Security Practice · 12.5 pts |
Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO) or Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (GC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term. This subject introduces a range of information security management services implemented in industry. The subject will cover the fundamental principles and practice of security risk assessment, incident response and disaster recovery, knowledge leakage, systems and network security, and policy and culture. Students will analyse and evaluate real-world security practices in each of these areas, developing practical skills in identifying, implementing, and critiquing industry-standard security measures across various organisational contexts. |
| Programming for Cyber Security · 12.5 pts |
Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO) or Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (GC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term. This subject provides a foundation in algorithmic problem-solving and programming, enabling students to develop practical solutions to cyber security challenges. Students will learn how to select appropriate tools, data sources, and algorithms to address cyber security problems and develop programs to manipulate and analyse large, structured data sets. These skills are crucial in the cyber security domain, where vast amounts of data need to be processed and analysed for potential vulnerabilities or threats. |
| Security, Privacy and Ethics · 12.5 pts |
Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO) or Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (GC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term. Information is a valuable asset that requires protection from increasingly sophisticated and complex security threats. The ease with which information can be collected directly from individuals, or secretly through technologies, presents new challenges for protecting the privacy of individuals and organisations. This subject covers a range of security and privacy issues that prompt the need for an effective security strategy. Students learn how cryptographic technologies can be used to protect information and preserve privacy and; analyse security best practices and consider strategies for their deployment. Students also gain an understanding of ethical obligations and learn how to differentiate between the security and privacy objectives of individuals and organisations. Completion of this subject prepares students to effectively promote information security and privacy in accordance with ethical obligations. |
| Networks and Systems Security · 12.5 pts |
Please note: this subject is delivered wholly online and only open to students enrolled in the wholly online Master of Cyber Security (MC-CYBSCMO) or Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (GC-CYBSCMO). Subjects in this course are delivered in an online accelerated learning model and therefore, students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term. Networks and Systems Security provides students with a comprehensive understanding of security threats and defensive mechanisms in the context of operating systems, computer networks, and web applications. Students will develop the skills necessary to critically analyse security vulnerabilities, assess associated risks, and devise effective mitigation strategies to protect systems from potential threats. |