Advanced Diploma of Network Security

Course Structure and Content

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to plan, design, manage and monitor an enterprise information and communications technology (ICT) network as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team responsible for advanced ICT network security systems. The qualification has a high-level ICT technical base with appropriate security units and the ability to specialise in a number of areas, including voice, wireless, network infrastructure and sustainability.

On successful completion of this course the student would obtain ICT60215 Advanced Diploma of Network Security. After completion of this course, students may opt to start a career in areas of network security or choose pursue specialised and higher qualifications in the field of ICT.

Core Units

• Implement secure encryption technologies
• Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks
• Design and implement a security system
• Plan, configure and test advanced server based security
• Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects

Elective Units

• Manage project risk
• Design and implement wireless network security
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of current industry specific technologies
• Establish a business case for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects
• Evaluate and apply network security
• Manage ICT projects
• Produce a feasibility report Course