Study Method Online
Provider Swinburne Open Education
Start Date Enrol anytime

Course overview

Develop workplace cyber security awareness and skills with the online BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Cyber Security) from Swinburne Open Education. Gain a nationally recognised online cyber security qualification and contribute to cyber safety.

As businesses become increasingly reliant on digital technologies, the rise of cyber security concerns has driven growth in data protection and digital security within organisations. This online cyber security course will equip you with an understanding of legislative requirements, maintaining security of digital devices, and the assessment and management of cyber security threats while also promoting IT security awareness and best practices in the workplace.

You will be able to support businesses by championing cybersecurity awareness programs, contributing to policies and procedures of personal data protection and data security, and recommending risk management strategies.

This course is not available to International students.

Job outcomes

  • Business operations
  • Assistant Security Analyst
  • Incident Responder
  • Team Leader

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What you'll learn

  • Maintain security of digital devices
  • Gain knowledge of laws and regulations related to cyber security
  • Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
  • Contribute to cyber security threat assessments and risk management
  • Apply critical thinking to work practices

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

12–18 months, self-paced.

Delivery

This course is delivered fully online. The modern online learning platform is designed so you can study anywhere, anytime, on any device — desktop, tablet or mobile.

  • Designed and delivered online so you can learn anywhere, anytime
  • Study on any device — desktop, tablet or mobile
  • Learn through regular trainer-led online sessions and native content
  • Engage with your learning community through online forums and messages

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, participants must be 18 years old or over.

This course is not available to International students.

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Course features

  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Teaches you to secure digital devices, manage cyber threats, and understand legal requirements
  • Gain high-demand skills to launch a cyber security career
  • Develop skills to lead cybersecurity awareness and risk management strategies
  • Flexible online study allows you to continue with your current role while you study

Professional Recognition

NRT — Nationally Recognised Training. This qualification is awarded by Swinburne University of Technology (RTO 3059).

Assessment

  • Short answer questions
  • Projects
  • Written reports
  • Case studies
  • Video and audio role plays

Materials

To access the online learning platform, students must meet the following IT requirements:

Desktop or laptop:

  • Latest version of Chrome or Safari
  • Microsoft Office (2010 or higher)
  • Adobe PDF Reader

Mobile or tablet:

  • Latest version of Chrome or Safari
  • Latest version of Android
  • Latest version of iOS

Note: Students using a mobile or tablet will need to upload documents from a laptop or desktop, or have a Dropbox account.

Subjects

This cyber security course contains 12 online modules, designed to cover 6 core units and 6 elective units of competency. Once enrolled, you can access the online platform and start with the first module; each subsequent module becomes available after the previous one is completed.

Core Units
BSBCRT411Apply critical thinking to work practices
BSBTEC404Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
BSBTWK401Build and maintain business relationships
BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
BSBWRT411Write complex documents
BSBXCM401Apply communication strategies in the workplace
BSBPEF401Manage personal health and wellbeing
BSBPEF402Develop personal work priorities
BSBXCS401Maintain security of digital device
BSBXCS402Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
BSBXCS403Contribute to cyber security threat assessments
BSBXCS404Contribute to cyber security risk management

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Payment options

Payment Plans Available.

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About Swinburne Open Education

We are focused on helping more and more Australians achieve their career aspirations and ensuring they’re prepared for future workforce needs. We support you to achieve your career goals, from work-integrated learning, to work placement. We’ve partnered with industry experts that need people like you, now.

Swinburne Open Education courses are delivered and assessed by UP Education, one of the largest private education groups in the Asia-Pacific. All qualifications are nationally recognised in Australia and are awarded by Swinburne University of Technology.

Together, UP Education and Swinburne University of Technology have established Swinburne Open Education – a world-class, online native learning platform, to help you reach your career goals, anytime, anywhere.

Swinburne University of Technology is a registered training organisation (RTO 3059)

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