Why it is the right time for a Career in Cybersecurity
Cyber Security is in heavy demand. Cybersecurity specialists are the need of the hour, with cybercrime rampant among many organizations- business and government, private and public bodies alike. Cyber-attacks or intrusions are made with the purpose of making way, altering or removing sensitive data from the system. These malpractices include permanent changes in any business dealings, money laundering or extortion, illegal access to private information of individuals and so on.
Cyber Security certifications are beneficial and help identify security issues that are critical in safeguarding sensitive data and keeping systems and enterprises safe from within. Cyber-attacks or intrusions are made with the purpose of making way, altering or removing sensitive data from the system. These malpractices include permanent changes in any business dealings, money laundering or extortion, illegal access to private information of individuals.
Cyber Security provides a concrete base and makes those who are interested in the discipline cybersecurity literate with sound technical skills and industry expertise to make them highly employable.
Universities today have thoughtfully designed flexible network security courses and degree programs with inputs from stakeholders, industry holders and other experts with the aim of generating cybersecurity analysts with life-long skills that can help industries, organizations and personal career goals of students.
Bachelors in Cyber Security
Bachelors in Cyber Security provides a concrete base and makes those who are interested in the discipline cybersecurity literate with sound technical skills and industry expertise to make them highly employable. Cybercrime and cyber terrorism need to be dealt with immediately and an undergraduate program in this discipline equips you with this and much more. Cybersecurity career is one of the most coveted careers in Australia today.
A Bachelor's degree is awarded after one completes 120 credits. This, in other words, means 8 to 9 semesters. The Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security would entail one major subject and a few general courses as well. A Bachelor's degree or baccalaureate is a stepping stone into studying the discipline is fair detail.
Course Duration: 3 years full or part-time equivalent
Eligibility:
- Completion of Australian Year 12 or international equivalent
- Meeting subject pre-requisites (if applicable)
- IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0
Career Outcomes after Bachelors in Cyber Security
Cyber Security graduate jobs are plenty. There are several career options available for cybersecurity graduates. Right from a security analyst, cryptographer, business analyst, security system developer, programmer, IT security engineer, consultant and so on. As a graduate in this degree students could qualify for professional recognition with the Australian Computer Society (ACS). This is Australia’s leading professional association for the ICT sector. Being a member entitles you to for international respect and acknowledgment as well as professional opportunities and networking.
Fees and Scholarships
Fees would depend on the units the students pick and each unit has its own costs. This would fluctuate depending on the unit chosen given by the respective universities along with the time taken to complete the course.
Scholarships are available for deserving and worthy students and every university has different criteria in awarding scholarships to them.
Masters in Cyber Security
A Masters in Cyber Security is going a few notches higher than a bachelor’s in the field of information systems. Cybersecurity training equips students with the skills and know-how essential to deal with a world that is thoroughly connected and teaches the importance of security of information that is critical to the survival of any organization. It will aim to furnish the students with refined levels of mathematical, technical and business tools to protect an organization’s information systems.
Cyberattack and invasion is just a click away and it takes no time for private and confidential data to be out in the open and accessible to the unknown world. A Masters in this field would educate students about the local area LAN security, cryptography, advanced encryption, hacking, biometric and risk management of IT devices to name a few. There are ample opportunities for internships and industry networking which would be valuable going ahead for job prospects for students in this discipline
An advanced degree or even a graduate certificate in Cyber Security helps in effectively dealing with security challenges and cybercrime which is the need of the hour. There is a significant skill shortage of experts in the cybersecurity field with the requisite skill sets to tackle this ever-growing menace. Experts are in huge demand in Australia as well as globally. On completion of this degree program, students will have a firm foundation in IT and security management systems and can pursue a career in auditing, malware analysis, cybersecurity testing, ethical hacking etc.
Course Duration: 2 years full time or equivalent part-time
Eligibility:
- IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0
- Students have to complete an Australian Bachelor's degree in computing/IT/ software/electronics/ communications or any other allied discipline or any other approved international equivalent
- International qualifications are assessed against Australian qualifications according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Career Options
This is a unique course that is industry-specific and preps graduates in a career in technology specific to the management of information and security systems. Graduates would be highly employable and can aspire for careers as an analyst, cryptographers, consultants, technical advisors, technical project managers, cybersecurity coordinators and so on.
Apart from the aforementioned, there are also some free cybersecurity courses and modules that students can undertake. Our educational counselors here at AECC can help you with this.
Fees & Scholarships
Fees would be upwards of A$30,000 per year. There are scholarships available for selective universities only to deserving candidates, recognizing their excellence in the field and any other significant achievement.
PR Pathway
Cyber Security graduates have a reasonable chance of PR in Australia. They can apply as an ICT Security Specialist as long as the course is accredited by ACS. They will be able to apply for a 189, 190, 489 visa, and more.
AECC leads the way in partnering with the best universities in Australia. They collaborate with top-notch universities in the region. Some of the top universities offering the Cybersecurity program in Australia are the University of Southern Queensland, Macquarie University, Monash University, Charles Darwin University, and Griffith University, all of which are represented by AECC.
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