Diploma of Information Technology Cyber Security and Cloud Architecture Ict50220

The Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security AND Cloud Architecture) (ICT50220-23) at TAFE NSW builds practical skills in cyber security and cloud architecture. Students learn to identify cyber security threats and link them to enterprise needs, follow best practice in cyber security awareness, protect infrastructure and data, and manage networks. The course also includes units that form the official curriculum from the AWS Academy for AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.

Learning combines theory and practical coursework, delivered through IT labs in a live AWS Cloud environment. To complete the qualification, students must finish 20 units of competency, including 6 core and 14 speciality units. Core units cover topics such as cyber security awareness and best practices, leading and facilitating a team, and matching ICT needs with organisational strategy. Speciality units cover cloud and security capabilities.

The course prepares students for opportunities in their chosen field and provides a pathway to further study in cyber and network security. TAFE NSW lists career pathways including network security specialist or administrator, senior network and server administrator, cyber security analyst, security engineer, cloud solutions architect, and cloud infrastructure architect.

Modules

• Originate and develop concepts BSBCRT512
• Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices BSBXCS402
• Lead and facilitate a team BSBBXTW401
• Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation ICTICT517
• Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments ICTICT532
• Manage client problems ICTSAS527
• Implement cloud infrastructure with code ICTCLD505
• Implement virtual network in cloud environments ICTCLD506
• Manage cloud identity and access ICTCLD509
• Manage cloud threat detection systems ICTCLD510
• Protect cloud infrastructure and data ICTCLD511
• Respond to cloud security incidents ICTCLD512

This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol. You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:

• Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking). You’ll need to show your certificate or transcript as proof.
• Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Cyber Security. You’ll need to show your certificate or transcript as proof.
• Recent industry experience working in the networking, cloud architecture or cyber security. You’ll need to show your resume and a letter from your employer.

Traineeship: You must be employed as a trainee in the industry. Your Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) must submit your Training Proposal Plan (TPP).

• network security specialists or administrators
• senior network and server administrators
• cyber security analysts
• security engineers
• cloud solutions architect
• cloud infrastructure architect