Graduate Certificate of Systems Security

The Digital Forensics Stream

Aims:

The aim of this course is to provide professionals in the IT industry with an advanced course of study in designing, planning, and implementing enterprise level security as part of a secure computing environment and integrates industry certification in these fields.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, graduates will possess:

• skills in the design, implementation and management of secure computer networks;
• higher order network design knowledge and skills;
• an informed and reflexive perspective on IT Security issues;
• problem-solving skills and methodologies when troubleshooting and documenting complex computing problems;
• the ability to analyse complex client business security requirements and select appropriate solutions, and
• skills in the development of leading edge security solutions that meets customer business objectives for functionality and performance.

Course Structure:

The Course consists of 4 subjects with a total value of 32 points. For students that do not qualify for any credit, the recommended duration to complete the Graduate Certificate is 8 months. There are 3 sessions per year and we recommend a commitment of 2 subjects per session.

Industry Certifications

This Graduate Certificate incorporates one or more of the following industry certifications:

• The Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) from the GIAC organisation and SANS Institute;
• The Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) from the GIAC organisation and SANS Institute;
• The Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) cert from the EC Council;
• The Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) from the The International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners
• The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) industry certification exam from the International;
• Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)²);
• The Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA) industry certification from the GIAC organisation and SANS Institute, and
• The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) industry certification from the EC-Council.

University Subjects (Choose 2):

ITC506 Topics in IT Ethics
ITC593 Network Security
ITC595 Information Security
ITC596 IT Risk Management
ITC505 Systems Development Project Management
ITC513 Wireless Networking Concepts
ITC514 Network and Security Administration
ITC516 Principles of Database Development
ITC563 IT Management Issues
ITC597 Digital Forensics

Industry Subjects:

ITE516 Hacking Countermeasures
ITE513 Forensic Investigation
ITE511 Digital Forensic Security Essentials
ITE512 Incident Response
ITE514 Professional Systems Security 
ITE515 Forensic Analysis
ITI551 Virtual Private Network and Firewall Management I
ITI581 Network Security Fundamentals
MGI511 Project Management Fundamentals
MGI512 The Project Lifecycle
MGI513 Enterprise Project Management

Credit:

Academic credit is available to students who can provide proof that they have passed relevant industry examinations. Prospective students can obtain an estimate of credit entitlements by filling out the Request more Information form.

NOTE: The actual level of credit awarded will be confirmed upon acceptance into the Degree.