Cybersecurity Fundamentals

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Gain foundational cybersecurity knowledge and skills

Learn how to protect data, defend against potential cyber attacks and build a solid foundation for further study in cybersecurity.  

This microcredential course may be stacked into a Bachelor degree.

$300.00

Key facts

Course category
Information Technology and Cybersecurity, Introductory Courses, Cybersecurity, Bachelor Microcredentials
Options
Option 1 Available anytime On DemandOnline (On demand)
Duration
6 months access from registration date
Group Bookings
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Prerequisite/s
There are no prerequisites for this short course
Certification
Digital Credential

Why this course?

Aimed at people with no experience in IT or cybersecurity, this fully online, self-paced microcredential course will give you the foundational skills and knowledge to help you understand emerging cybersecurity practices, regulations and standards and learn how to safeguard data, systems and networks. 

 

Together with its companion course, Cyber and Data Security, this microcredential can be stacked into a subject for potential advanced standing in the Bachelor of Cybersecurity.   

Why study a short course at La Trobe

Industry experience while you study

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Course content

Course topics will include:

  • The origins of the internet and consequent emergence of cybersecurity principles
  • The terms and concepts that underpin the entire field of cybersecurity and how these principles are used to keep information safe
  • The value of information and data - and why it is targeted by cybercriminals
  • Malware other types of malicious software used by cybercriminals to steal information, exploit systems and human error - and the impact on victims
  • How a typical cyberattack is executed and the process of responding to it.

On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a digital credential and earn 5 credit points that can be accumulated with its partner course, Cyber Data and Security, to stack into  'Introduction to Cybersecurity (CSE1ICB)', a subject within the Bachelor of Cybersecurity. 

You’ll learn:

This microcredential will equip you with a sound knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals and basic skills in:

  • Identifying threats and risks
  • Data privacy and security
  • Cryptography fundamentals
  • Data protection
  • Identity and access control
  • Secure operations
  • Network security

Your study experience

This course is fully online and self-paced. 

The total expected time commitment for this course is up to 40 hours, which includes guided learning, extended reading and assessment.  While it is expected that this is completed over 2 weeks, you will have access to the course for up to 6 months from the time of registration.

The assessment for this course comprises an online quiz, with a pass rate of 80%.  

Frequently Asked Questions

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Find out more about further education at La Trobe  View all FAQ

I would like information about a short course. Who can assist me?  

Email: LaTrobeProfessional@latrobe.edu.au 

Phone: 1300 135 045

I have paid the fee for a short course. When will I be able to access it?  

On completion of your registration, you'll be provided with an account on our Learning Management System (LMS) and the course material will be made available at the advertised date, or as outlined on your registration confirmation email.  For our on-demand courses, access will be immediate.

What payment options are there?

  • You may arrange to pay by BPAY or EFT
  • For group bookings, we encourage purchase orders.  Contact us for a quote, and upon receipt of your purchase order we can make the course available to you.
  • Unfortunately, we are not able to arrange instalment payments.

Contact us on LaTrobeProfessional@latrobe.edu.au for assistance. 

Can I arrange payment with a Purchase Order?

Yes, we accept Purchase Orders. Please email to LaTrobeProfessional@latrobe.edu.au and our La Trobe Professional team will provide you with payment details and access to your course. 

I am getting an error when I try to log into my LMS account. Can you help? 

  • The first thing to check is your order confirmation email - it will contain your Learning Management System (LMS) account and password.  Note that this account may not be the same as your staff, student or previous short course participant account. 
  • The second thing to check is that you're logging on as a short course participant and not as a student - choose 'Other Users' - select Short Course as your institution and use your account and password as provided.

If you need any assistance, contact us on LaTrobeProfessional@latrobe.edu.au. 

I want to enrol multiple staff in a short course. How do I go about this? 

Contact LaTrobeProfessional@latrobe.edu.au so that we can discuss options with you.  

What certification will I receive?

The type of certification depends on the assessment involved in the course. For example:

  • Microcredentials:  You will receive a digital credential that confirms the skills you’ve acquired, any assessments you’ve completed and potential pathways for credit or advanced standing towards a degree. 
  • Other assessed short courses:  This may include bridging programs or courses that prepare you for external certification from a professional body.  You might receive a certificate of achievement or a digital badge (a digital version of a certificate of achievement).
  • Non-assessed courses:  If a course doesn’t involve formal assessment, you’ll receive a certificate of attendance.
  • Single-subject enrolment: If you enrol in a single subject, you will receive an official transcript for that subject.

Please note that short courses or microcredentials are not formal qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework but may be eligible for consideration as advanced standing (credit) towards a degree.

What is a microcredential? 

Microcredentials are short courses that are assessed, carry academic credit, and to deliver specific skills or knowledge.  While they can be taken as standalone courses, many are designed to be combined or ‘stacked’ with other microcredentials to form the equivalent of a subject within a degree program.  Upon successful completion, you’ll earn a digital credential that outlines the skills and credit obtained, and any opportunities for stacking.

For La Trobe microcredentials, any advanced standing or stacking pathways are clearly expressed on the course page.   

What is advanced standing?

Advanced standing refers to credit for prior study or formal learning that can be credited towards a qualification, thereby reducing the number of subjects required to complete a course. For short courses or microcredentials (if these have been completed through recognised institutions or platforms and are deemed equivalent to La Trobe University subjects), credit may be granted either for specific La Trobe subjects or as unspecified credit towards elective requirements of a La Trobe course.

For La Trobe microcredentials, any advanced standing or stacking pathways are clearly expressed on the course page.   Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll receive a digital credential, which may be used when applying for credit for the relevant degree at La Trobe.

For more details, visit the University’s advanced standing web page.