A cyber pathway will set you up for a career in information technology (IT) and protecting computers and databases from security threats. Daily activities may include installing, testing and operating software, problem-solving, and programming. You will need the ability to multi-task, and strong skills in critical thinking, digital and communication.
SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BUILD A CAREER IN Cyber
STUDY VET WHILE YOU COMPLETE THE SACE
Senior Secondary
On-the-job training:
OR
Off-the-job training:
Start VET study at school through off-the-job training in:
Advanced Cyber Security Awareness
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Industry specific requirements, including:
Industry certification
Specific industry badging
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Customised SACE subjects
Pastoral care – mentoring and monitoring
THEN
WORK IN YOUR CAREER
Use your VET qualification to work as:
Cyber Security Analyst
Security Administrators
FURTHER YOUR CAREER WITH VET
Study:
Continue your studies with one of the following:
22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security
ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
22610VIC Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security
To work as:
Cyber Security Engineer
Database and Systems Administrator
Developer Programmer
ICT Security Officer
Incident Manager
Malware Analyst
Network Administrator
Network Operation Analyst
Network Security Analyst
Penetration Tester
Technical Support Officer or Analyst
FURTHER YOUR CAREER WITH UNIVERSITY
Study at university to work in:
Computer Network and Systems Engineer
Software and Applications Programmer
Software Engineer
ICT Business and Systems Analyst
ICT Project Manager
Cloud Security Specialist
Application Security Engineer
Computer Forensics Analyst
Security Architect
What do I need to do?
Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Cyber Security)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Digital Forensics)
