ICT50220
Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Start Date
Rolling Intakes
Duration
12 Months
Delivery Method
Online
Units
20
Payment Options
Payment Plans & Upfront Discounts available
Protecting Data, Securing Futures
By 2026, Australia will need nearly 17,000 more Cyber Security Specialists to close the skill gap. Come learn with us the tools to stop hackers, reveals scams, and safeguard our digital environment.
Whether you are an IT professional looking to specialise in cyber security or considering a fresh career start, this is your chance to step into a fast-growing industry. Discover how our diploma course can help you become a key player in this critical field!
Next Start Date
Rolling Intakes
Duration
12 Months
Delivery Method
Online
Course Overview
Advance your Career with the Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) is a specialised course designed to equip you with the technical and practical skills needed to identify and manage cyber threats, protect digital systems, safeguard sensitive data, and combat the rising risks of cybercrime. With a projected job growth of 38.9% over the next 5 years, this qualification is ideal for those looking to enter the rapidly growing field of cyber security.
Throughout the course, you’ll develop expertise in securing networks and systems, implementing privacy policies, and designing disaster recovery plans. The curriculum covers core areas such as ICT fundamentals, network security, cyber security system design, cloud security, AI-driven threat analysis, and IoT security, preparing you for roles in managing ICT infrastructure projects. You’ll also gain leadership skills, enabling you to lead teams and tackle the evolving challenges in cyber security.
The course includes integrated training for the Cisco CCNA and Microsoft certification, providing valuable networking skills alongside your diploma. Upon completion, you’ll be prepared for roles such as Cyber Security Analyst, Network Engineer, Cloud Engineer, and many others. The diploma also offers a pathway to higher education and advanced qualifications in cyber security.
Is the Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) for you?
Whether you are already working in IT and would like to upskill and specialise or start a new career, this qualification is perfect for those who are looking to advance in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).
You will learn a wide range of in-demand cyber security and industry-specific skills to provide and implement moderately complex solutions to businesses in all industries.
What will you learn in the Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)?
The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) is guided by our pillars of learning:
- Cyber Security Protection of IT Systems: Implement procedures and technologies to safeguard IT infrastructure from cyber threats.
- Server and Network Infrastructure Setup: Configure, maintain & optimise servers and network infrastructure for optimal performance.
- Cloud Services and Infrastructure Management: Manage and oversee cloud services, ensuring security, scalability, and performance.
- Machine Learning and AI for Automation: Learn to use machine learning and AI to automate processes and extract insights from data.
- Developing Software Solutions for Cybercrime Prevention: Develop validated software for ethical hacking to prevent cybercrime and protect data.
- Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility: Understand ethics, industry standards, and social responsibility in ethical hacking and ICT.
These pillars of learning are fundamental components of what it takes to be successful in the IT field. You will be guided through 20 nationally accredited units to complete this course to gain these learning outcomes.
How will you study the Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)?
This course is self-guided. As an online learner, you will have access to reach out to a team of IT trainers for academic support. You can connect with them to clarify any questions, deepen your understanding of the subject, receive feedback on assessments, and stay on track with your learning progress.
You’ll have access to LearnSmart — our interactive learning management system — where you can view the course materials, complete assessments, and receive trainer feedback. You’ll also have multiple opportunities to resubmit assessments to help you achieve competency.
What are the System Requirements for the Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)?
To fully participate in this online course, students must have access to a computer or laptop with a reliable internet connection of at least 100MB broadband or at least 4G cellular connection.
Further Recommendations:
- RAM: at least 8 GB recommended
- Hard Drive: at least 200GB of free space recommended
- Processor: at least a dual core 1 GHz (or higher)
- Microsoft Windows 10 (or higher)
- Apple Mac OS X 10.11 (or higher)
- Appropriate software for creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations (like Microsoft Office), as well as previewing and completing documents (like Adobe Reder DC).
- Basic skills in using web browsers, email and communication platform like ZOOM
How long is the Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)?
This qualification is over a 12-month period with the opportunity to extend if required.
Entry Requirements
Prior to being enrolled into the VSL eligible course, TrainSmart Australia must reasonably believe that the applicant is academically suited and displays competence for the course requirements including meeting any of the set entry requirements. This is determined by either:
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of an Australian year 12 certificate of education; or,
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of a Certificate IV qualification (or above) that was delivered as a part of the AQF (Australian Qualification Framework) that can be verified by the issuing organisation or the USI (unique student identifier) transcript or,
- The student completing the Core Skills Profile for Adults online assessment passing at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in reading, numeracy, and digital literacy. TrainSmart Australia must also reasonably believe that the student displays that competence.
Please note, we are unable to enrol international students at this time.
Delivery Method
This course will require you to complete a number of assessments including:
Knowledge Based Assessments
20
Case Studies
20
Practical Assessments
20
Modules
This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security).
The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) is broken up into the following Modules.
Strategic IT Units
Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
BSBXCS402
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote cyber security in a work area.
Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
ICTICT532
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain professional and ethical conduct, as well as to ensure that personal information of stakeholders is handled in a confidential and professional manner when dealing with stakeholders in an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment.
Manage client problems
ICTSAS527
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to liaise and support clients to manage and resolve problems in an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment.
Lead and facilitate a team
BSBXTW401
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively lead and facilitate a team in a workplace within any industry. This unit has a specific focus on the teamwork skills required for team leader or supervisor level (depending on organisational structure) workers with responsibility for others or teams.
Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
ICTICT517
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure information and communications technology (ICT) products and systems match the strategic direction of the organisation.
Originate and develop concepts
BSBCRT512
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to originate and develop concepts for products, programs, processes or services to an operational level.
System Administration & Networking Fundamentals
Install and upgrade operating systems
ICTSAS518
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain, install new and upgrade existing operating systems (OS) in a medium to large organisation.
Design and configure desktop virtualisation
ICTNWK615
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, and configure, the desktop virtualisation technologies needed to support an enterprise virtualisation business solution.
Install and manage complex ICT networks
ICTNWK529
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and manage enterprise-wide information and communications technology (ICT) networks.
Design, build and test network server
ICTNWK540
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, install and test servers in complex network environments.
Cyber Security Specialisation
Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
ICTCYS407
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather data from various sources, analyse, and interpret information for threats, inconsistencies and discrepancies.
Protect critical infrastructure for organisations
ICTCYS610
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse an organisation’s critical cyber operations and develop and implement a critical protections strategy that addresses the needs of the organisation.
Utilise design methodologies for security architecture
ICTCYS613
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design security architecture to organisation requirements, utilising specific design methodologies.
Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
ICTSAS524
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement an incident response plan. The results of the incident response plan must be evaluated if they affect the mission of the organisation.
Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
ICTSAS526
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse the impact of the system on the organisation and carry out risk analysis, disaster recovery and contingency planning.
Artificial Intelligence
Identify opportunities to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning
ICTAII401
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify opportunities where artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) can be applied to support the automation of work tasks and improve organisational productivity.
Automate work tasks using machine learning
ICTAII501
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use machine learning (ML) principles and techniques to support the automation of procedural tasks and improve organisational productivity.
Cloud Engineering
Implement virtual network in cloud environments
ICTCLD506
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and configure a virtual network according to networking requirements for a multi-tiered application on a cloud platform.
Build and deploy resources on cloud platforms
ICTCLD507
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to configure, deploy and monitor a range of technology resources of core cloud computing service on a cloud platform.
Manage infrastructure in cloud environments
ICTCLD508
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to configure, monitor, maintain and update resources running in a cloud environment.
Strategic IT Units
Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
BSBXCS402
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote cyber security in a work area.
Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
ICTICT532
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain professional and ethical conduct, as well as to ensure that personal information of stakeholders is handled in a confidential and professional manner when dealing with stakeholders in an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment.
Manage client problems
ICTSAS527
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to liaise and support clients to manage and resolve problems in an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment.
Lead and facilitate a team
BSBXTW401
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively lead and facilitate a team in a workplace within any industry. This unit has a specific focus on the teamwork skills required for team leader or supervisor level (depending on organisational structure) workers with responsibility for others or teams.
Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
ICTICT517
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure information and communications technology (ICT) products and systems match the strategic direction of the organisation.
Originate and develop concepts
BSBCRT512
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to originate and develop concepts for products, programs, processes or services to an operational level.
System Administration & Networking Fundamentals
Install and upgrade operating systems
ICTSAS518
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain, install new and upgrade existing operating systems (OS) in a medium to large organisation.
Design and configure desktop virtualisation
ICTNWK615
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, and configure, the desktop virtualisation technologies needed to support an enterprise virtualisation business solution.
Install and manage complex ICT networks
ICTNWK529
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and manage enterprise-wide information and communications technology (ICT) networks.
Design, build and test network server
ICTNWK540
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, install and test servers in complex network environments.
Cyber Security Specialisation
Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
ICTCYS407
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather data from various sources, analyse, and interpret information for threats, inconsistencies and discrepancies.
Protect critical infrastructure for organisations
ICTCYS610
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse an organisation’s critical cyber operations and develop and implement a critical protections strategy that addresses the needs of the organisation.
Utilise design methodologies for security architecture
ICTCYS613
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design security architecture to organisation requirements, utilising specific design methodologies.
Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
ICTSAS524
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement an incident response plan. The results of the incident response plan must be evaluated if they affect the mission of the organisation.
Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
ICTSAS526
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse the impact of the system on the organisation and carry out risk analysis, disaster recovery and contingency planning.
Artificial Intelligence
Identify opportunities to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning
ICTAII401
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify opportunities where artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) can be applied to support the automation of work tasks and improve organisational productivity.
Automate work tasks using machine learning
ICTAII501
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use machine learning (ML) principles and techniques to support the automation of procedural tasks and improve organisational productivity.
Cloud Engineering
Implement virtual network in cloud environments
ICTCLD506
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and configure a virtual network according to networking requirements for a multi-tiered application on a cloud platform.
Build and deploy resources on cloud platforms
ICTCLD507
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to configure, deploy and monitor a range of technology resources of core cloud computing service on a cloud platform.
Manage infrastructure in cloud environments
ICTCLD508
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to configure, monitor, maintain and update resources running in a cloud environment.
Job Outcomes
Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) Career Opportunities
The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) qualification can lead to an array of career opportunities with job titles such as:
- Network Engineer / Technician
- Cyber Security Specialist
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Cloud Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Business Analyst
- IT Security Support
- Security Administrator
This qualification can also open up further study pathways into studying a bachelor’s degree. See more details here.
Expected Salary and Biggest Employment Opportunity
$110,000
SALARY
17,000
JOBS
38.9%
INDUSTRY
All statistics are supplied by jobsandskills.gov.au and seek.com.au.
Payment Options
$6,000
The maximum tuition fee for this course is $6,000.
Your fee payment options are:
- Upfront payment (receive a 15% discount)
- VET Student Loans – Australian government income contingent loan which allows you to study now and pay later †.
- Interest-Free Payment Plan – Payments can be made weekly, monthly or quarterly. There are no interest charges. A deposit will be paid upon enrolment.
Find out what your repayments may be using our Payment Plan Repayment Calculator
†VET Student Loans are subject to students meeting eligibility requirements. VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course nationally recognised? What does that mean?
Completing a nationally recognised qualification (or training) means that your qualification and credentials are recognised all across Australia by other registered training organisations and employers. All accredited courses must adhere to the standards set by the Australian Skills and Quality Authority (ASQA). According to ASQA, accreditation is formal confirmation that the course:
- Is nationally recognised
- Meets an established industry, enterprise, educational, legislative or community need
- Provides appropriate competency outcomes and satisfactory basis for assessment
- Meets national quality assurance requirements
- Is assigned appropriately to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) where it leads to a qualification.
How many hours do I need to study each week?
To achieve this qualification within the given timeframe, students are required to commit to a minimum of 15-20 hours of study per week.
Can I get course credit for previous study?
Students enrolling into a Trainsmart Australia course can receive recognition for previous studies completed at a Certificate and Diploma level. Students can be awarded a credit transfer if:
- The student already holds a unit (or units) for the they’re enrolling into,
- The student holds an old unit which is deemed equivalent to the new unit they’re enrolling into
Receiving credit transfers will reduce the overall cost of your qualification as well as the duration to complete your remaining units.
University qualifications are not backwards transferrable, which means no credit transfers can be awarded. However, you can still apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL).
What if I don’t meet the entry requirements?
If you are unable to provide a copy of an Australian Year 12 Certificate or Certificate IV qualification or higher, you may be required to complete Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy tests to gain entry into your course of interest. This test is offered online, free of charge, after you have submitted your application.
Trainers
Guiding you through this course is our team of experienced trainers and assessors, ready to help you succeed.
All our trainers are selected for their wealth of experience and knowledgeability in their chosen subject area, as well as their commitment to supporting you throughout your study.
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