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Entry requirementsApplicants are required to hold, at minimum, one of the following:
• NSWHigherSchoolCertificateorequivalent
• recognisedTertiaryPreparationCertificate
• RegisteredTrainingOrganisationqualificationatCertificateIVlevel or above
• completionofoneyearfull-timeorequivalent in a degree course at a higher education institution.
Assumed knowledgeNSWHSCmathematicsorequivalent.
Applicantswhomeettheentryrequirementsbut do not have the recommended level of assumed knowledge in mathematics can stillapply,andifsuccessful,willbeadvisedto undertake a mathematics bridging programorpreparatorycourse.
Application processAll applicants are required to submit an essayandattendaninterview.ApplicationsaremadedirectlytotheNorthernSydneyInstitute.ThereisnoneedtoapplythroughUniversityAdmissionCentre(UAC)andnoATARisrequired.
Download application
Applicationformsmaybedownloadedfromwww.highered.tafensw.edu.au
Send to
MeadowbankCampus StudentAdministration–HigherEducation LevelOne,BuildingJ SeeSt,MeadowbankNSW2114
Email:[email protected]
Campus locationYouwillbestudyingattheNorthernSydneyInstitute’sMeadowbankCampus.OneofthelargestcampusesinSydney,itisconvenientlylocatedclosetoMeadowbankrailwaystationandwharf.
What if I have previous study or experience? CredittransferisavailableforspecifiedunitsofcompetencyforapplicantswhohavesuccessfullycompletedaDiplomaofInformationTechnology(Networking)oranAdvancedDiplomaofInformationTechnology(NetworkSecurity).
PreviousindustryexperienceorvendorcertificationsmayalsoprovidecreditthroughRecognitionofPriorLearning(RPL).
Applicantsmayapplyforcredittransferor advanced standing at the time of application.
How much will it cost?Tuitionfeesarecurrentlycalculatedpersubject.
Visitwww.highered.tafensw.edu.au for current fee details.
FEE-HELPisavailabletoeligibleAustralianstudents.FEE-HELPisastudentloanschemeprovidedbytheAustralianGovernment and is available to eligible fee payingstudentstopayallorpartoftheirtuition fees. For further information visit www.tafensw.edu.au/degrees/fees.
Our partners
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UG
2013
Unlock your potential. It starts here.
Bachelor of Information Technology
( Network Security )
How do I find out more?Visit www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/ITsecuritydegree
Email [email protected]
Phone 131 674 or 0418 799 567
Disclaimer: Information accurate as at August 2013. The Northern Sydney institute, part of TAFE NSW continuously reviews its curriculum to ensure it meets current industry requirements and reserves he right to withdraw and change courses at short notice.
RTO Provider Number 90011, CRICOS Provider Code 00591E
The Northern Sydney Institute, part of TAFE NSW Meadowbank Campus See Street, Meadowbank, NSW 2114
Higher EducationMeadowbank Campus
Semester 1Fundamentals of computer organisation (ITICT101A)Introducesthefundamentalsofcomputernetworksandcomputersecurity.Focusisontheappropriateuseofterminologyandcommunicationinatechnologyenvironment.
Critical thinking for the IT professional (ITPRD101A)Explorescriticalthinkingtechniquesandsystematicapproachesandmethodsusedtosolveproblems–includinglogic,discretemathematicsandalgorithmicsolutions.
Introduction to programming (ITICT102A)Introducesthefundamentalsofcomputerprogrammingandhowtheycandevelopcorrect,readableandreusablesolutionsfromproblemspecifications.
Internetworking 1 (ITICT103A)Introducesthecriticalfactorsnecessaryforimplementing,verifying,andtroubleshootingroutingoperationsinsmall-to-medium-sizednetworks.
Semester 2Internetworking 2 (ITICT104A)Exploresindetail,severaldifferenttypesofnetworksandnetworkconcepts,includingVLANs,wirelessnetworks,WideAreaNetworks(WANs)andtheirassociatedtechnologies.
Communication for the IT professional (ITPRD102A)Introducesthewritingprocessofplanning,draftingandeditingwiththeaimofdocumentsachieving their purpose and meeting the needs of their audience.
File systems and data concepts (ITICT105A)Examinesthetheoriesassociatedwithdatabasemanagementsystems,theconceptsofrelationaldatabasesanddatabasedesignandtheirapplicationtorealworldcontexts.
Introduction to cryptography (ITNET101A)Exploresthefundamentalsofcryptographyanddiscussestopicssuchasrandom numbertheory,streamandblockciphers,privateandpublic-keyencryptionandvarioussecurityprotocols.
Semester 1Advanced internetworking 1 (ITICT201A)Examinestheuseofadvancedinternetworkingsolutionsinvariousindustry-relatedcontextsandwillexploretherequirementsforandappropriateness of various networking solutions.
Project management (group work) (ITPRD201A)Introducesthefieldofprojectmanagement–itstheory,practice,anddevelopment,theprojectlifecycle,theroleoftheprojectmanager, and strategies for how to work and cooperate in teams.
Wireless networks (ITICT202A)IntroducesthekeyelementsofWLANtechnologyincludingWLANdevices,WLANoperations,configuration,troubleshooting,maintenanceandsecurity.
Introduction to network security (ITNET201A)Exploresthetheoreticalandpracticalaspectsofeffectivenetworkmanagement, network administration, threat and risk mitigation, andnetworksecuritypolicies.
Semester 2Advanced internetworking 2 (ITICT203A)IntroducesCampusNetworksandtheireffectivedesignandimplementation,aswellasHighAvailabilitynetworks,VLANs,Inter-LANroutingandSpanningTreetechnologies.
Professional issues in IT (ITPRD202A)IntroducesarangeofissuesthatariseintheITenvironmentandthatregularlychallengeITprofessionals,particularlylegal,social,and ethical issues.
Enterprise security (ITNET202A)Exploresenterprise-widenetworksecuritysystemsandarchitecture,andthesecuritystructuresandsystems,bothphysicaland procedural, across a distributed computing environment.
And one elective chosen from:
World wide web programming (ITICT204A)ExamineskeywebprogrammingprotocolsincludingXHTML,HTTP,CSS,andXML,commonscriptinglanguages,suchasJavaScriptandPython,andmoderndevelopment.
Knowledge management (ITPRD203A)Exploresanddiscussesworkplacestructures,cultures,andhuman resources that support and enable knowledge sharing and management in a business environment.
Future eTrends and issues (ITPRD204A)ExploresanddiscussesthethreatsthatcanbeassociatedwithkeyeTrends,suchasidentifytheft,fraud,malware,datatheftanddestruction,andevenphysicalthreats.
Virtualisation (ITICT205A)Introducesstudentstovirtualisationconcepts,virtualisationtechnologies,andthemanagementofvirtualisedsystemsandnetworks.Focusismaintainedonthesecurityaspectsofthetechnology.
Semester 1Mobile computing and security (ITNET301A)Identifiesandimplementsbasicandbestpracticesecuritytechniques to protect mobile devices and discuss various standards formobilesecurity.
Advanced network security 1 (ITNET302A)Engagesinadetailedandin-depthexaminationofadvancednetworksecurityissues,withafocusonsecurityanalysis,penetration testing, and intrusion detection and prevention.
Major security project 1 (ITNET303A)Studentswillworkinsmallgroupsandwithamemberoftheacademicstafftoidentifyanddeveloptheirownsecurity-relatedproject.
And one elective chosen from:
National data infrastructure security (ITNET307A)Introducestheconceptofinformationwarfareandtheimportance of organisational and national data and information infrastructureprotectionandintegrity.
eCommerce and eGovernment security (ITNET308A)InvestigateseCommerceandeGovernmenttechnology,informationsecurity,securetransactions,protectionfromfraudandprotectionofintellectualproperty.
Computer and network forensics (ITNET309A)Examinescontemporarycomputercrime,includingmalwareattack,identifytheft,fraud,childpornography,organisedcrime,andcyber-terrorism,withinalegalframework.
Internetworking troubleshooting (ITICT301A)Exploresdifferentmethodologies,tools,equipmentandprocedures to aid and help in maintaining the health and continuityofIP-basedinternetworks.
Secure programming (ITICT302A)Thissubjectexaminessecureprogrammingpractices,techniques,andstandards.Itprovidesexperienceinproducingsecure solutions to coding problems.
Semester 2Advanced network security 2 (ITNET304A)Examinessecurenetworkarchitecture,relevantstandardsandprotocols,encryption,authentication,accesscontrol,WLAN,email,IPsecurityandsecuritymanagement.
Emerging technologies security (ITNET305A)Examinesemergingtechnologiesandthespecificsecurityrisksthatare associated with them.
Major security project 2 (ITNET306A)Studentswillhavetheopportunitytoundertakeacomplexsecurityproject as an individual.
And one elective chosen from the list not already selected in year 3 semester 1.
Year 2: Level 200 Year 3: Level 300
Year 1: Level 100We offer:• simulated real world
training environments incorporating current cybercrime case studies
• free Wi-Fi
• opportunity to sit for recognised industry certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), Cisco CCNA & CCNP
• membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
WhatwillIbestudying?
Our partners
Bachelor of Information Technology (Network Security)Thisprofessionaldegreepreparesyouforemploymentasanetworksecurityspecialistinafastgrowinganddynamicindustry.Itcombinesstrongtechnicalskills-basedtrainingwiththeanalyticalproblem-solvingfocus of a higher education program.
Thecourseincludespresentationsandcasestudiesbyleadingprofessionalssothatyoudevelop the tools and techniques for solving thesecurityissuesandchallengesfacingthebusinessworldtoday.Ourstrongindustryinvolvement ensures that our training aligns with current goverenment priorites and employerneeds.
DurationThisisathreeyearfull-timeprogramwith20hoursperweekface-to-faceandtheexpectationof20hoursperweekindependentstudy.Part-timeoptionsarealso available.
Career opportunitiesYouwillgraduateasawell-trained,analyticalITspecialist.
Networksecurityprofessionalsdesign,configure,implement,manageandsupportsecurecomputersystems,securitypoliciesand procedures.
Ascyberattacksandidentitythefthave become more sophisticated, the responsibilitiesofprofessionalsinthisfieldhaveincreasedandsecurityspecialistsarenowanintegralpartofmanyITinfrastructureteams.
Thiscoursewillhelpyoubuildacareerasanetworksecurityspecialist,andalthoughpositions continue to evolve, some current titles include:
• eSecurityspecialist
• networksecurityadvisor
• firewallengineer
• networksecurityspecialist
• informationsecurityanalyst
• penetrationtester
• securityimplementationengineer
• intrusiondetectionanalyst
• networkoperationsanalyst
• securitysolutionspecialist
• networksecuritypre-salesengineer
• websecurityengineer.
Why study with the Northern Sydney Institute?• Practical hands-on
learning
• Guaranteed small class sizes
• Excellent individual learner support
• No ATAR required for entry
CybercrimeisagrowingthreattoAustralianbusiness.Thereisan unprecedented demand for professionals who can securethesesystemsandprotectprivacyincyberspace.
Call 131 674 or visit www.nsi.edu.au/ITsecuritydegree
Unlockyourpotential. Itstartshere.
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1
Entry requirementsApplicants are required to hold, at minimum, one of the following:
• NSWHigherSchoolCertificateorequivalent
• recognisedTertiaryPreparationCertificate
• RegisteredTrainingOrganisationqualificationatCertificateIVlevel or above
• completionofoneyearfull-timeorequivalent in a degree course at a higher education institution.
Assumed knowledgeNSWHSCmathematicsorequivalent.
Applicantswhomeettheentryrequirementsbut do not have the recommended level of assumed knowledge in mathematics can stillapply,andifsuccessful,willbeadvisedto undertake a mathematics bridging programorpreparatorycourse.
Application processAll applicants are required to submit an essayandattendaninterview.ApplicationsaremadedirectlytotheNorthernSydneyInstitute.ThereisnoneedtoapplythroughUniversityAdmissionCentre(UAC)andnoATARisrequired.
Download application
Applicationformsmaybedownloadedfromwww.highered.tafensw.edu.au
Send to
MeadowbankCampus StudentAdministration–HigherEducation LevelOne,BuildingJ SeeSt,MeadowbankNSW2114
Email:[email protected]
Campus locationYouwillbestudyingattheNorthernSydneyInstitute’sMeadowbankCampus.OneofthelargestcampusesinSydney,itisconvenientlylocatedclosetoMeadowbankrailwaystationandwharf.
What if I have previous study or experience? CredittransferisavailableforspecifiedunitsofcompetencyforapplicantswhohavesuccessfullycompletedaDiplomaofInformationTechnology(Networking)oranAdvancedDiplomaofInformationTechnology(NetworkSecurity).
PreviousindustryexperienceorvendorcertificationsmayalsoprovidecreditthroughRecognitionofPriorLearning(RPL).
Applicantsmayapplyforcredittransferor advanced standing at the time of application.
How much will it cost?Tuitionfeesarecurrentlycalculatedpersubject.
Visitwww.highered.tafensw.edu.au for current fee details.
FEE-HELPisavailabletoeligibleAustralianstudents.FEE-HELPisastudentloanschemeprovidedbytheAustralianGovernment and is available to eligible fee payingstudentstopayallorpartoftheirtuition fees. For further information visit www.tafensw.edu.au/degrees/fees.
Our partners
1301
02 A
UG
2013
Unlock your potential. It starts here.
Bachelor of Information Technology
( Network Security )
How do I find out more?Visit www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/ITsecuritydegree
Email [email protected]
Phone 131 674 or 0418 799 567
Disclaimer: Information accurate as at August 2013. The Northern Sydney institute, part of TAFE NSW continuously reviews its curriculum to ensure it meets current industry requirements and reserves he right to withdraw and change courses at short notice.
RTO Provider Number 90011, CRICOS Provider Code 00591E
The Northern Sydney Institute, part of TAFE NSW Meadowbank Campus See Street, Meadowbank, NSW 2114
Higher EducationMeadowbank Campus
Semester 1Fundamentals of computer organisation (ITICT101A)Introducesthefundamentalsofcomputernetworksandcomputersecurity.Focusisontheappropriateuseofterminologyandcommunicationinatechnologyenvironment.
Critical thinking for the IT professional (ITPRD101A)Explorescriticalthinkingtechniquesandsystematicapproachesandmethodsusedtosolveproblems–includinglogic,discretemathematicsandalgorithmicsolutions.
Introduction to programming (ITICT102A)Introducesthefundamentalsofcomputerprogrammingandhowtheycandevelopcorrect,readableandreusablesolutionsfromproblemspecifications.
Internetworking 1 (ITICT103A)Introducesthecriticalfactorsnecessaryforimplementing,verifying,andtroubleshootingroutingoperationsinsmall-to-medium-sizednetworks.
Semester 2Internetworking 2 (ITICT104A)Exploresindetail,severaldifferenttypesofnetworksandnetworkconcepts,includingVLANs,wirelessnetworks,WideAreaNetworks(WANs)andtheirassociatedtechnologies.
Communication for the IT professional (ITPRD102A)Introducesthewritingprocessofplanning,draftingandeditingwiththeaimofdocumentsachieving their purpose and meeting the needs of their audience.
File systems and data concepts (ITICT105A)Examinesthetheoriesassociatedwithdatabasemanagementsystems,theconceptsofrelationaldatabasesanddatabasedesignandtheirapplicationtorealworldcontexts.
Introduction to cryptography (ITNET101A)Exploresthefundamentalsofcryptographyanddiscussestopicssuchasrandom numbertheory,streamandblockciphers,privateandpublic-keyencryptionandvarioussecurityprotocols.
Semester 1Advanced internetworking 1 (ITICT201A)Examinestheuseofadvancedinternetworkingsolutionsinvariousindustry-relatedcontextsandwillexploretherequirementsforandappropriateness of various networking solutions.
Project management (group work) (ITPRD201A)Introducesthefieldofprojectmanagement–itstheory,practice,anddevelopment,theprojectlifecycle,theroleoftheprojectmanager, and strategies for how to work and cooperate in teams.
Wireless networks (ITICT202A)IntroducesthekeyelementsofWLANtechnologyincludingWLANdevices,WLANoperations,configuration,troubleshooting,maintenanceandsecurity.
Introduction to network security (ITNET201A)Exploresthetheoreticalandpracticalaspectsofeffectivenetworkmanagement, network administration, threat and risk mitigation, andnetworksecuritypolicies.
Semester 2Advanced internetworking 2 (ITICT203A)IntroducesCampusNetworksandtheireffectivedesignandimplementation,aswellasHighAvailabilitynetworks,VLANs,Inter-LANroutingandSpanningTreetechnologies.
Professional issues in IT (ITPRD202A)IntroducesarangeofissuesthatariseintheITenvironmentandthatregularlychallengeITprofessionals,particularlylegal,social,and ethical issues.
Enterprise security (ITNET202A)Exploresenterprise-widenetworksecuritysystemsandarchitecture,andthesecuritystructuresandsystems,bothphysicaland procedural, across a distributed computing environment.
And one elective chosen from:
World wide web programming (ITICT204A)ExamineskeywebprogrammingprotocolsincludingXHTML,HTTP,CSS,andXML,commonscriptinglanguages,suchasJavaScriptandPython,andmoderndevelopment.
Knowledge management (ITPRD203A)Exploresanddiscussesworkplacestructures,cultures,andhuman resources that support and enable knowledge sharing and management in a business environment.
Future eTrends and issues (ITPRD204A)ExploresanddiscussesthethreatsthatcanbeassociatedwithkeyeTrends,suchasidentifytheft,fraud,malware,datatheftanddestruction,andevenphysicalthreats.
Virtualisation (ITICT205A)Introducesstudentstovirtualisationconcepts,virtualisationtechnologies,andthemanagementofvirtualisedsystemsandnetworks.Focusismaintainedonthesecurityaspectsofthetechnology.
Semester 1Mobile computing and security (ITNET301A)Identifiesandimplementsbasicandbestpracticesecuritytechniques to protect mobile devices and discuss various standards formobilesecurity.
Advanced network security 1 (ITNET302A)Engagesinadetailedandin-depthexaminationofadvancednetworksecurityissues,withafocusonsecurityanalysis,penetration testing, and intrusion detection and prevention.
Major security project 1 (ITNET303A)Studentswillworkinsmallgroupsandwithamemberoftheacademicstafftoidentifyanddeveloptheirownsecurity-relatedproject.
And one elective chosen from:
National data infrastructure security (ITNET307A)Introducestheconceptofinformationwarfareandtheimportance of organisational and national data and information infrastructureprotectionandintegrity.
eCommerce and eGovernment security (ITNET308A)InvestigateseCommerceandeGovernmenttechnology,informationsecurity,securetransactions,protectionfromfraudandprotectionofintellectualproperty.
Computer and network forensics (ITNET309A)Examinescontemporarycomputercrime,includingmalwareattack,identifytheft,fraud,childpornography,organisedcrime,andcyber-terrorism,withinalegalframework.
Internetworking troubleshooting (ITICT301A)Exploresdifferentmethodologies,tools,equipmentandprocedures to aid and help in maintaining the health and continuityofIP-basedinternetworks.
Secure programming (ITICT302A)Thissubjectexaminessecureprogrammingpractices,techniques,andstandards.Itprovidesexperienceinproducingsecure solutions to coding problems.
Semester 2Advanced network security 2 (ITNET304A)Examinessecurenetworkarchitecture,relevantstandardsandprotocols,encryption,authentication,accesscontrol,WLAN,email,IPsecurityandsecuritymanagement.
Emerging technologies security (ITNET305A)Examinesemergingtechnologiesandthespecificsecurityrisksthatare associated with them.
Major security project 2 (ITNET306A)Studentswillhavetheopportunitytoundertakeacomplexsecurityproject as an individual.
And one elective chosen from the list not already selected in year 3 semester 1.
Year 2: Level 200 Year 3: Level 300
Year 1: Level 100We offer:• simulated real world
training environments incorporating current cybercrime case studies
• free Wi-Fi
• opportunity to sit for recognised industry certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), Cisco CCNA & CCNP
• membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
WhatwillIbestudying?
Our partners
Bachelor of Information Technology (Network Security)Thisprofessionaldegreepreparesyouforemploymentasanetworksecurityspecialistinafastgrowinganddynamicindustry.Itcombinesstrongtechnicalskills-basedtrainingwiththeanalyticalproblem-solvingfocus of a higher education program.
Thecourseincludespresentationsandcasestudiesbyleadingprofessionalssothatyoudevelop the tools and techniques for solving thesecurityissuesandchallengesfacingthebusinessworldtoday.Ourstrongindustryinvolvement ensures that our training aligns with current goverenment priorites and employerneeds.
DurationThisisathreeyearfull-timeprogramwith20hoursperweekface-to-faceandtheexpectationof20hoursperweekindependentstudy.Part-timeoptionsarealso available.
Career opportunitiesYouwillgraduateasawell-trained,analyticalITspecialist.
Networksecurityprofessionalsdesign,configure,implement,manageandsupportsecurecomputersystems,securitypoliciesand procedures.
Ascyberattacksandidentitythefthave become more sophisticated, the responsibilitiesofprofessionalsinthisfieldhaveincreasedandsecurityspecialistsarenowanintegralpartofmanyITinfrastructureteams.
Thiscoursewillhelpyoubuildacareerasanetworksecurityspecialist,andalthoughpositions continue to evolve, some current titles include:
• eSecurityspecialist
• networksecurityadvisor
• firewallengineer
• networksecurityspecialist
• informationsecurityanalyst
• penetrationtester
• securityimplementationengineer
• intrusiondetectionanalyst
• networkoperationsanalyst
• securitysolutionspecialist
• networksecuritypre-salesengineer
• websecurityengineer.
Why study with the Northern Sydney Institute?• Practical hands-on
learning
• Guaranteed small class sizes
• Excellent individual learner support
• No ATAR required for entry
CybercrimeisagrowingthreattoAustralianbusiness.Thereisan unprecedented demand for professionals who can securethesesystemsandprotectprivacyincyberspace.
Call 131 674 or visit www.nsi.edu.au/ITsecuritydegree
Unlockyourpotential. Itstartshere.
Semester 1Fundamentals of computer organisation (ITICT101A)Introducesthefundamentalsofcomputernetworksandcomputersecurity.Focusisontheappropriateuseofterminologyandcommunicationinatechnologyenvironment.
Critical thinking for the IT professional (ITPRD101A)Explorescriticalthinkingtechniquesandsystematicapproachesandmethodsusedtosolveproblems–includinglogic,discretemathematicsandalgorithmicsolutions.
Introduction to programming (ITICT102A)Introducesthefundamentalsofcomputerprogrammingandhowtheycandevelopcorrect,readableandreusablesolutionsfromproblemspecifications.
Internetworking 1 (ITICT103A)Introducesthecriticalfactorsnecessaryforimplementing,verifying,andtroubleshootingroutingoperationsinsmall-to-medium-sizednetworks.
Semester 2Internetworking 2 (ITICT104A)Exploresindetail,severaldifferenttypesofnetworksandnetworkconcepts,includingVLANs,wirelessnetworks,WideAreaNetworks(WANs)andtheirassociatedtechnologies.
Communication for the IT professional (ITPRD102A)Introducesthewritingprocessofplanning,draftingandeditingwiththeaimofdocumentsachieving their purpose and meeting the needs of their audience.
File systems and data concepts (ITICT105A)Examinesthetheoriesassociatedwithdatabasemanagementsystems,theconceptsofrelationaldatabasesanddatabasedesignandtheirapplicationtorealworldcontexts.
Introduction to cryptography (ITNET101A)Exploresthefundamentalsofcryptographyanddiscussestopicssuchasrandom numbertheory,streamandblockciphers,privateandpublic-keyencryptionandvarioussecurityprotocols.
Semester 1Advanced internetworking 1 (ITICT201A)Examinestheuseofadvancedinternetworkingsolutionsinvariousindustry-relatedcontextsandwillexploretherequirementsforandappropriateness of various networking solutions.
Project management (group work) (ITPRD201A)Introducesthefieldofprojectmanagement–itstheory,practice,anddevelopment,theprojectlifecycle,theroleoftheprojectmanager, and strategies for how to work and cooperate in teams.
Wireless networks (ITICT202A)IntroducesthekeyelementsofWLANtechnologyincludingWLANdevices,WLANoperations,configuration,troubleshooting,maintenanceandsecurity.
Introduction to network security (ITNET201A)Exploresthetheoreticalandpracticalaspectsofeffectivenetworkmanagement, network administration, threat and risk mitigation, andnetworksecuritypolicies.
Semester 2Advanced internetworking 2 (ITICT203A)IntroducesCampusNetworksandtheireffectivedesignandimplementation,aswellasHighAvailabilitynetworks,VLANs,Inter-LANroutingandSpanningTreetechnologies.
Professional issues in IT (ITPRD202A)IntroducesarangeofissuesthatariseintheITenvironmentandthatregularlychallengeITprofessionals,particularlylegal,social,and ethical issues.
Enterprise security (ITNET202A)Exploresenterprise-widenetworksecuritysystemsandarchitecture,andthesecuritystructuresandsystems,bothphysicaland procedural, across a distributed computing environment.
And one elective chosen from:
World wide web programming (ITICT204A)ExamineskeywebprogrammingprotocolsincludingXHTML,HTTP,CSS,andXML,commonscriptinglanguages,suchasJavaScriptandPython,andmoderndevelopment.
Knowledge management (ITPRD203A)Exploresanddiscussesworkplacestructures,cultures,andhuman resources that support and enable knowledge sharing and management in a business environment.
Future eTrends and issues (ITPRD204A)ExploresanddiscussesthethreatsthatcanbeassociatedwithkeyeTrends,suchasidentifytheft,fraud,malware,datatheftanddestruction,andevenphysicalthreats.
Virtualisation (ITICT205A)Introducesstudentstovirtualisationconcepts,virtualisationtechnologies,andthemanagementofvirtualisedsystemsandnetworks.Focusismaintainedonthesecurityaspectsofthetechnology.
Semester 1Mobile computing and security (ITNET301A)Identifiesandimplementsbasicandbestpracticesecuritytechniques to protect mobile devices and discuss various standards formobilesecurity.
Advanced network security 1 (ITNET302A)Engagesinadetailedandin-depthexaminationofadvancednetworksecurityissues,withafocusonsecurityanalysis,penetration testing, and intrusion detection and prevention.
Major security project 1 (ITNET303A)Studentswillworkinsmallgroupsandwithamemberoftheacademicstafftoidentifyanddeveloptheirownsecurity-relatedproject.
And one elective chosen from:
National data infrastructure security (ITNET307A)Introducestheconceptofinformationwarfareandtheimportance of organisational and national data and information infrastructureprotectionandintegrity.
eCommerce and eGovernment security (ITNET308A)InvestigateseCommerceandeGovernmenttechnology,informationsecurity,securetransactions,protectionfromfraudandprotectionofintellectualproperty.
Computer and network forensics (ITNET309A)Examinescontemporarycomputercrime,includingmalwareattack,identifytheft,fraud,childpornography,organisedcrime,andcyber-terrorism,withinalegalframework.
Internetworking troubleshooting (ITICT301A)Exploresdifferentmethodologies,tools,equipmentandprocedures to aid and help in maintaining the health and continuityofIP-basedinternetworks.
Secure programming (ITICT302A)Thissubjectexaminessecureprogrammingpractices,techniques,andstandards.Itprovidesexperienceinproducingsecure solutions to coding problems.
Semester 2Advanced network security 2 (ITNET304A)Examinessecurenetworkarchitecture,relevantstandardsandprotocols,encryption,authentication,accesscontrol,WLAN,email,IPsecurityandsecuritymanagement.
Emerging technologies security (ITNET305A)Examinesemergingtechnologiesandthespecificsecurityrisksthatare associated with them.
Major security project 2 (ITNET306A)Studentswillhavetheopportunitytoundertakeacomplexsecurityproject as an individual.
And one elective chosen from the list not already selected in year 3 semester 1.
Year 2: Level 200 Year 3: Level 300
Year 1: Level 100We offer:• simulated real world
training environments incorporating current cybercrime case studies
• free Wi-Fi
• opportunity to sit for recognised industry certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), Cisco CCNA & CCNP
• membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
WhatwillIbestudying?
Our partners
Bachelor of Information Technology (Network Security)Thisprofessionaldegreepreparesyouforemploymentasanetworksecurityspecialistinafastgrowinganddynamicindustry.Itcombinesstrongtechnicalskills-basedtrainingwiththeanalyticalproblem-solvingfocus of a higher education program.
Thecourseincludespresentationsandcasestudiesbyleadingprofessionalssothatyoudevelop the tools and techniques for solving thesecurityissuesandchallengesfacingthebusinessworldtoday.Ourstrongindustryinvolvement ensures that our training aligns with current goverenment priorites and employerneeds.
DurationThisisathreeyearfull-timeprogramwith20hoursperweekface-to-faceandtheexpectationof20hoursperweekindependentstudy.Part-timeoptionsarealso available.
Career opportunitiesYouwillgraduateasawell-trained,analyticalITspecialist.
Networksecurityprofessionalsdesign,configure,implement,manageandsupportsecurecomputersystems,securitypoliciesand procedures.
Ascyberattacksandidentitythefthave become more sophisticated, the responsibilitiesofprofessionalsinthisfieldhaveincreasedandsecurityspecialistsarenowanintegralpartofmanyITinfrastructureteams.
Thiscoursewillhelpyoubuildacareerasanetworksecurityspecialist,andalthoughpositions continue to evolve, some current titles include:
• eSecurityspecialist
• networksecurityadvisor
• firewallengineer
• networksecurityspecialist
• informationsecurityanalyst
• penetrationtester
• securityimplementationengineer
• intrusiondetectionanalyst
• networkoperationsanalyst
• securitysolutionspecialist
• networksecuritypre-salesengineer
• websecurityengineer.
Why study with the Northern Sydney Institute?• Practical hands-on
learning
• Guaranteed small class sizes
• Excellent individual learner support
• No ATAR required for entry
CybercrimeisagrowingthreattoAustralianbusiness.Thereisan unprecedented demand for professionals who can securethesesystemsandprotectprivacyincyberspace.
Call 131 674 or visit www.nsi.edu.au/ITsecuritydegree
Unlockyourpotential. Itstartshere.
2
1
Entry requirementsApplicants are required to hold, at minimum, one of the following:
• NSWHigherSchoolCertificateorequivalent
• recognisedTertiaryPreparationCertificate
• RegisteredTrainingOrganisationqualificationatCertificateIVlevel or above
• completionofoneyearfull-timeorequivalent in a degree course at a higher education institution.
Assumed knowledgeNSWHSCmathematicsorequivalent.
Applicantswhomeettheentryrequirementsbut do not have the recommended level of assumed knowledge in mathematics can stillapply,andifsuccessful,willbeadvisedto undertake a mathematics bridging programorpreparatorycourse.
Application processAll applicants are required to submit an essayandattendaninterview.ApplicationsaremadedirectlytotheNorthernSydneyInstitute.ThereisnoneedtoapplythroughUniversityAdmissionCentre(UAC)andnoATARisrequired.
Download application
Applicationformsmaybedownloadedfromwww.highered.tafensw.edu.au
Send to
MeadowbankCampus StudentAdministration–HigherEducation LevelOne,BuildingJ SeeSt,MeadowbankNSW2114
Email:[email protected]
Campus locationYouwillbestudyingattheNorthernSydneyInstitute’sMeadowbankCampus.OneofthelargestcampusesinSydney,itisconvenientlylocatedclosetoMeadowbankrailwaystationandwharf.
What if I have previous study or experience? CredittransferisavailableforspecifiedunitsofcompetencyforapplicantswhohavesuccessfullycompletedaDiplomaofInformationTechnology(Networking)oranAdvancedDiplomaofInformationTechnology(NetworkSecurity).
PreviousindustryexperienceorvendorcertificationsmayalsoprovidecreditthroughRecognitionofPriorLearning(RPL).
Applicantsmayapplyforcredittransferor advanced standing at the time of application.
How much will it cost?Tuitionfeesarecurrentlycalculatedpersubject.
Visitwww.highered.tafensw.edu.au for current fee details.
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Bachelor of Information Technology
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How do I find out more?Visit www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/ITsecuritydegree
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Phone 131 674 or 0418 799 567
Disclaimer: Information accurate as at August 2013. The Northern Sydney institute, part of TAFE NSW continuously reviews its curriculum to ensure it meets current industry requirements and reserves he right to withdraw and change courses at short notice.
RTO Provider Number 90011, CRICOS Provider Code 00591E
The Northern Sydney Institute, part of TAFE NSW Meadowbank Campus See Street, Meadowbank, NSW 2114
Higher EducationMeadowbank Campus