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Cybersecurity Fundamentals

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SKU
SC-33
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 Online (On demand)
Duration
12 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

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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 12 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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