With a cybercrime reported every six minutes and ransomware costing billions annually, Australia is facing an unprecedented cyber security crisis in need of immediate action (Department of Home Affairs, 2023).

The University of Canberra (UC), in partnership with Cisco Networking Academy, Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT), and trusted industry leaders, offers Behind the Breach: Understanding Cyber Threats. This short course empowers non-ICT individuals with essential cyber security skills, including a foundational understanding of cyber security risk management, recognising cyber threats and understanding pathways into cyber security careers.

Over three days, participants will hear from academic and industry experts with in-depth knowledge and experience working in the sector. Applying your learning to real world scenarios, you’ll gain skills to help you personally and professionally.

Commitment is 12 hours of face-to-face content + 10 hours (approx.) pre course material. Upon competition participants will receive a UC Certificate of Completion, and up to three optional recognised Cisco badges with support via optional drop in session and learning modules.**

Who is this course for?

Those who have limited to no cyber security training but might work within the ICT industry.
People not currently working in ICT seeking to retrain and enhance their skills
Those interested in protecting themselves online
Those who may currently be in an IT intensive role at an organisation that does not have a large IT department with cyber experts (eg: web administrators and ICT support officers).

After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Recognise the most common cyber security threats, attacks and vulnerabilities.
Execute basic cyber security risk management procedures.
Apply first order security principals when developing policies and procedures compliant with modern frameworks and governance practices.
Support the implementation of security controls for networks, servers and applications, protecting data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

*Early bird rate for September short course closes 22 August 2024 and the early bird rate for November short course closes 7 October 2024.

**Cisco Networking Academy courses include Introduction to Cybersecurity (Beginner), Cybersecurity Essentials (Intermediate) and Cyber Threat Management (Intermediate). Pre learning for the Short Course is estimated to take 10 hours.