Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

Gain the specialist knowledge required to investigate, detect and prevent cyber crime using digital forensic tools and techniques in this degree. Identifying current and future trends in cyber crime, analysing the behaviours and motivations of cyber criminals and assessing the effectiveness of cyber crime mitigation strategies are key areas of focus. You'll also acquire the tools to present evidence that is acceptable in a court of law, drawing on a wide range of theoretical and applied science techniques to establish facts.

As a graduate, you'll be able to understand cyber threats, vulnerabilities, risks, and the fundamentals of cyber attack and cyber defense, guided by your strong knowledge of foundational concepts of cyber security, including security engineering, software security, privacy and regulations. You'll have the tools to conduct security assessments and evaluate various methodologies for mitigating risks in ways that enhance cyber security through the multi-facets of privacy protection, access control, and avoidance of human-related factors.

As part of this graduate certificate, you'll gain practical experience through case studies and in workshops with fellow students. You'll critically evaluate digital crime scenes and learn how to present evidence of cyber crime. The interactive nature of the learning experience will allow you to develop connections with your fellow students. Throughout, you will learn from some of Australia's foremost academics on cyber security, who have extensive professional experience.

With this graduate certificate, you will have a fundamental understanding of cyber crime as well as the tools used to maintain cyber security and to prevent, investigate and solve cyber crimes. These are invaluable skills for any organisation that uses ICT systems and collects confident, valuable data. You could find roles in a range of companies and organIsations, in the private and public sectors.

Study anytime, anywhere - This degree is available online through our Digital campus, giving you more room to fit university with your work and social life.

The courses in this graduate certificate may be credited towards a related graduate diploma or masters degree. Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past, which will give you an idea of what you can expect.

With this graduate certificate you'll have the tools to prevent, detect and investigate cyber crime. As the economy increasingly relies on digital technology, protecting invaluable data will continue to gain importance. You could find work as a database administrator, ICT security specialist or systems administrator, and more.

• Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
• Public Administration and Safety
• Financial and Insurance Services
• Education and Training
• Other Industries

• Database administrator
• ICT security specialist
• Systems administrator

*Source: Australian Government Job Outlook.

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:

• Credit transfer

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