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Cyber Security Bootcamp

Master the essentials of IT security. Understand current cyber threats, how they work, and learn practical strategies to protect yourself and your organisation.

Next Dates: 11 Aug; View more dates
Duration: 5 days
Delivery mode: In-person or Online
Location: Canberra City Campus

Price (AUD inc. GST): $4,750
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Course summary

Learn to defend against modern cyber threats

Learn crucial and relevant cyber security skills and techniques needed to protect and defend your organisation’s business assets and information systems.

Training is delivered in a bootcamp style format with integrated hands-on lab exercises designed to give you the chance to test your newly acquired skills.

Price

Total fees

$4,750

AUD inc. GST

Who will benefit

This is an entry-level course for potential cyber security professionals, cyber security leaders and policy-makers or anyone wanting to understand how cyber security impacts their daily work.

Course is suitable for

The course is designed for beginners and assumes no technical, IT or cyber security knowledge.

Delivered by experts

Matt O'Kane

Facilitator

Experienced industry professional and Director of Notion Digital Forensics
Extensive experience in Cyber training and education

Ed Farrell

Facilitator

Security Consultant with over 14 years experience
Professional highlights include lecturing at the Australian Defence Force Academy, being rated in the top 200 bug bounty hunters in 2015

Garren Hamilton

Facilitator

Approaches education from both a theoretical and vocational angle, ensuring trainees are equipped with practical, applicable skills
Expert in training delivery in areas of Cybercrime Investigation and Cyber Security

About the course

Your cyber security 101

The Cyber Security Bootcamp is an introductory short course designed to equip you with essential knowledge and practical skills in IT security. Focusing on current cyber threats, the course explores how modern attacks work and the strategies used to protect both individuals and organisations from them.

Delivered in a dynamic bootcamp format, the training combines expert-led instruction with hands-on lab exercises, allowing you to immediately apply and reinforce your learning. You'll develop practical, job-ready skills needed to defend business assets and secure information systems in today’s digital landscape.

Why enrol in this course

Career advancement

Cyber security expertise is in high demand, boost your resume and increase your job opportunities with this valuable skill set.

Build confidence

Understand the complexities of IT security in an easy-to-understand format, empowering you to make informed decisions.

Expert guidance

Learn from industry professionals who bring real-world insights and hands-on experience to the course.

Practical knowledge

Learn real-world techniques and strategies you can immediately apply to prevent cyber attacks and secure systems.

Key features

Real-world relevance

Learn about the latest cyber threats and how they impact businesses and individuals today.

Learn practical skills

Equip yourself with actionable knowledge and techniques to protect against common cyber attacks.

Expert facilitators

Gain insights from industry professionals with hands-on experience in IT security.

Learning outcomes

Master cyber security skills

In this course, you will learn how to identify cyber threats and vulnerabilities in networks and how professionals use frameworks like NIST CSF and ISO 27001 to manage risks. You will understand common attack methods, different types of cyber attackers and the role of ethics in cyber security.

You’ll also gain hands-on experience with Linux tools to analyse network content, passwords and vulnerabilities.

What you'll learn

On completion of this course, you will be able to identify cyber threats and vulnerabilities in computer networks and network equipment and evaluate how cyber professionals use cyber security frameworks to defend against threats and manage risks. You will recognise common attack vectors, various classes of attacks and the different types of cyber attackers.

The course will also help you understand the importance of professionalism and ethical conduct, along with their impact on working relationships and society. You will analyse emerging trends in cyberspace that may increase risk and explore how professionals can proactively plan for foreseeable future threats. Additionally, you will gain an understanding of key industry frameworks, particularly the NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF) and ISO 27001, and learn to apply Linux command line tools to investigate network content, uncover passwords and detect vulnerabilities.