Online Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
Graduate in 8 months
Earn a Microsoft and Fortinet certification
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27 June 2025
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Your cyber security career success begins here
Discover your professional potential with the online Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security from the University of the Sunshine Coast. Through immersive simulated learning environments you’ll enhance your cyber security repertoire, gaining two additional certifications from Fortinet and Microsoft while you study, and open the door to unlimited career opportunities.
Junior Security Analyst1
1,036 current openings
AU $69,000 – $80,000* average salary
- Security assessments and audits
- Incident response and breach analysis
- Vulnerability management
- Computer networks and cloud systems
- Security awareness and training
Cyber Security Consultant2
381 current openings
AU $80,000 – $140,000* average salary
- Information security management
- Security testing
- Cyber security frameworks
- Security policies and practices
- Information collection, analysis and presentation
How you’ll learn: Career-focused education
UniSC’s online Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security delivers assessments that provide valuable, career-ready skills for the cyber industry. You’ll complete the program prepared to pursue the career you want in this fast-paced, in-demand professional field.
In this course, you’ll develop the professional knowledge, qualities of thinking and digital collaboration skills needed to prepare you for future technical cyber security courses. You’ll also identify the dark markets where stolen data, identities and intellectual property are traded and how international law enforcement agencies operate to locate and prosecute cyber criminals.
In assessment task 2, you’ll write a cybersecurity analysis report for the CEO of a fictional company that identifies and analyses the vulnerabilities of their digital systems and the types of cyber attacks they are exposed to.
This course examines the ethical challenges cyber security and digital investigation professionals face in today’s technology industry. As a student, you’ll explore ethical frameworks that underpin critical decision-making in digital environment investigations and examine ethical issues relating to information management and obligations in respect of managing risks.
In assessment task 3, you’ll conduct a comprehensive analysis of a given cyber threat, identifying significant issues and applying appropriate ethical theories to propose a policy to create a solution.
This course introduces you to fundamental competencies and skills to effectively secure computer devices and networks. You’ll specifically develop and test your competency across device and network security vulnerabilities, behaviours and restrictions.
In assessment task 3, you’ll apply your understanding of governance to review a fictional company’s information technology policy and make recommendations to ensure that it represents industry best practice.
The course will introduce blockchain and its growing uses, including cryptocurrencies. You will learn the differences between authentication and security protocols and how private keys are exchanged to establish secure communications.
Graduate with in-demand skills in just 8 months
As you complete the online Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security, you’ll be introduced to fundamentals of the field and become familiar with digital investigation ethics. You’ll also study network security and build the in-demand skills for blockchain and cryptography which today’s cyber security employers demand.
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Graduate with in-demand skills in just 8 months
- Introduction to Cyber Security
Top 5 skills learnt:
- Network vulnerabilities assessment and testing
- Cyber risk analysis
- Attack methodologies and techniques
- Defence strategies
- Cyber security reporting
Test your knowledge
Become a Cyber Analyst and produce a report that identifies vulnerabilities, attack methodologies, mitigation techniques and impacts for a business.
2. Ethics in Digital Investigation and Cyber Security
Top 5 skills learnt:
- Ethical frameworks and practices
- Digital investigation techniques
- Research, analysis and conclusion formulation
- Cyber security harms, conflicts and risks
- Critical decision-making
Test your knowledge
Evaluate the decision-making process of a cyber security technician who is solving a real digital investigation problem for a multinational organisation.
3. Introduction to Device and Network Security
Top 5 skills learnt:
- Security vulnerability assessment
- Device and network diagnosis
- Network security recommendations
- System hardening
- Defensive strategies
Gain an additional Microsoft Security Compliance and Identity Fundamentals certification.
Test your knowledge
Prepare for and sit the SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals exam.
4. Cryptography, Blockchain and Security
Top 5 skills learnt:
- Network encryption protocols
- Security assessment and investigation
- Cryptography techniques
- Advanced blockchain concepts
- Stakeholder communication
Test your knowledge
A company has been the victim of a data breach; your job is to assess and present the company’s security status to various stakeholders, including recommendations for process improvements.
Become Fortinet Certified in Cybersecurity
As part of your Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security at UniSC, you’ll have the opportunity to prepare and sit for the exams for the industry-recognised Fortinet Cybersecurity certifications.
Fortinet is a global leader of cybersecurity solutions and services, adopted by hundreds of Australian businesses across the telecommunications, education, finance, retail, and media sectors and more.
Fortinet Cybersecurity certifications are your first (free) steps toward becoming a Fortinet Certified Expert in Cybersecurity, giving you a competitive edge in a job market where 91% of leaders prefer to hire candidates with certifications**.
Microsoft Security, Compliance, Identity Fundamentals (SCI) Certification
In addition to your Fortinet certification, you’ll also have the opportunity to prepare and sit for the exam for SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals certification.
This certification is particularly sought after by organisations requiring Microsoft security, compliance and identity solutions.
About the University of the Sunshine Coast
The University of the Sunshine Coast — UniSC — is young, fresh and driven by an unwavering belief that community and culture is just as important as a world-class education, delivered by world-class educators.
We’re not the biggest university, but we’re doing big things. We’ve produced ground-breaking research and award-winning alumni while championing sustainability and maintaining diversity. We believe in preparing now for tomorrow’s challenges, and our programs support teaching our grads how to thrive and lead in ever-changing marketplaces.
Together with our people, community and partners, we’re building a safe, sustainable, supportive, future-focused and fun learning environment, where lifelong friends are made and opportunities are earned.
Join us and build your future the way you want it.
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- Job openings at the time of publishing https://www.seek.com.au/career-advice/role/cyber-security-analyst
- Job openings at the time of publishing https://www.seek.com.au/career-advice/role/security-consultant
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**https://www.fortinet.com/content/dam/fortinet/assets/reports/2024-cybersecurity-skills-gap-report.pdf