Certificate
The online Certificate IV in Cyber Security provides you with practical skills and knowledge to work in a technical support role in a cyber security operations centre. If you're interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity, the Certificate IV in Cyber Security is an excellent starting point. Unfortunately, the intakes for April, May, June, and July are now full, but we still have available spots for on-campus studies.
Applicants must have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent or be of mature age. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Holmesglen also requires that all applicants possess the following abilities:
Turn on a computer.
connect to the internet
Use a mouse, keyboard, headset with a microphone or speakers, and a webcam.
open and close a software application
conduct a search in a web browser.
send and receive emails
save a file, and locate a saved file
download and install software applications
Use webinar software to participate in remote learning.
Applicants intending to learn remotely will require access to a PC computer or laptop with the following minimum specifications:
Quad-Core CPU
16GB of RAM
CPU with a minimum 2 GHz processor or faster
250GB of storage
Windows 10 OS, or virtual machine installed with Windows 10 OS (available free from https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/downloads/virtual-machines/ or https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-10-enterprise)
Monitor 24" (PC only; dual monitor optional but preferred)
Headset with microphone (webcam optional but preferred)
Access to an internet connection (ADSL or cable connection) is desirable.
Access to NetLab
LinkedIn Learning (free access via Holmesglen's Brightspace, or log in through LinkedIn.com)
Applications:
Microsoft Word: access through Holmesglen MyHorizon
WebEx (free to download)
Cisco Packet Tracer
7Zip or an equivalent compression utility is free to download.
Google Chrome is a recommended web browser.
OneDrive or a Google Drive or Dropbox account for storage (Free via Holmesglen OneDrive, Google Drive, or Dropbox; alternatively, students can purchase an external SSD hard disc with a minimum of 250GB; prices will vary.)
Login access to Cisco NetAcad
Login access to Brightspace
Installed VMware Workstation Pro (available free through Holmesglen OnTheHub)
Installed Kali Linux (free to download)
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training, you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a Pre Training Review interview. These will assist with determining your suitability for the course, verify your training plan and identify any learning support needs.
Pre requisite unit requirements
To study VU23218 Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation, learners must complete the pre requisite unit:
VU23213 - Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security
To study VU23220 Develop and carry out a cyber security industry project, learners must complete the pre requisite units:
VU23213 - Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security
VU23215 - Test concepts and procedures for cyber security
Holmesglen's Certificate IV in Cyber Security has been developed to provide you with practical skills in:
- identifying and reporting system vulnerabilities
- identifying and reporting website and system threats
- evaluating and reporting cyber security incidents
- securing PC and mobile devices
- Pen testing
- networking fundamentals
- network security basics
- firewall installation, configuration and management
- working as part of an incident response team
- web security
- programming - Python
- organisational policies and processes for cyber security.
You will gain knowledge and the technical skills to:
- monitor the risk of cyber security attacks
- implement appropriate software
- use a range of tools and procedures to mitigate cyber security threats
- protect an organisation from insider security breaches
- develop systems to minimise network vulnerabilities and risks.
You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.