This page provides information on what subject credits are available for Cyber Security, available for enrolment from 2020.
IT Masters and CSU work to ensure that students receive as much recognition for their studies and knowledge as is possible. A maximum of 50% credit can be given for any course’s subjects (due to Australian government regulations). Credit can be given on the basis of:
- Post Graduate Study
This is assessed on application – when you apply you will need to provide detailed information on your previous study. Completed subjects just need to match at least 80% of the content of the subject you are applying for credit for and completed in the last 10 years.
- Free Short Courses
Successful completion of 3 relevant IT Masters short courses will give you one subject credit for an elective subject. Please contact our administration team to find out if you are eligible.
- Credit for Experience
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) offer certifications based on your existing IT work experience. These certifications can count as credit for IT Masters elective subjects.
- For 2 subjects of credit: ACS Certified Professional OR ACS Certified Cyber Security Professional
- For 1 subject of credit: ACS Certified Technologist OR ACS Certified Cyber Security Technologist
The maximum possible credits for ACS certifications towards the Masters is 2. As there is only one industry elective subject on the Graduate Certificate only credit can be awarded, but the further credit can be awarded on moving to the Masters. Read more here.
- Industry Certifications
IT Masters and CSU recognise a large range of relevant industry certifications for credit – check the tables below for the most common certifications, or complete our eligibility form for a personalised assessment.
If you’ve earned an industry certification that is listed below but not assigned to a subject, we can likely award credit for it, but will need to assess how your certifications fit with the subjects you want to study. Fill out an eligibility form to help find the best way to get the credit you’re after and meet your study objectives.
Credit Table
| SUBJECT CREDITED | CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
| Core Subjects | |
| ITC595 Information Security |
(This certification also grants credit for core subjects ITI581 and ITE514 – 2 credits allowed on a Grad Cert, remaining credits added to Masters). |
| ITE514 Professional Systems Security |
(This certification also grants credit for core subjects ITC595 and ITI581). (This certification also grants credit for subject ITC595). |
| ITE516 Hacking Countermeasures |
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| ITI581 Network Security Fundamentals |
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| Restricted Elective Industry subjects (Choose 4) | |
| ITE512 Incident Response |
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| ITE513 Forensic Investigation |
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| ITE531 Architecting Cloud Solutions |
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| ITE533 Cyber Security Management |
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| ITE535 Pen Testing |
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| ITC561 Cloud Computing |
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| ITC 568 Cloud Privacy and Security |
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| ITC596 IT Risk Management |
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| ITC568 Cloud Privacy and Security |
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IT Masters recognises that many applicants have completed industry certifications that do not correspond with subjects that we run. These are referred to as unspecified credits. Certifications not on this list will be assessed upon application or upon request for current students.
Other industry certifications
Some industry certifications require more study and demonstration of knowledge. Level 1 certifications give you credit for 1 subject. Level 2 certifications give you credit for 2 subjects. Level 3 certifications give you credit for 3 subjects.
In addition to the direct credits above, the following certifications can also be used as a credit for the 3 required elective industry subjects.
Level 1 Certifications (On Masters and Graduate Certificate – two Level 1 Certifications allowed for credit.)
- Cisco CCNA Security – 1 credit for one unspecified Industry Elective (or Juniper equivalent JNCIS-SEC).
- Cisco CCNA Cyber Ops – 1 credit for one unspecified Industry Elective
- GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst – 1 credit for one unspecified Industry Elective
- GIAC Network Forensic Analyst – 1 credit for one unspecified Industry Elective
- GIAC Security Essentials – 1 credit for one unspecified Industry Elective
- GIAC Penetration Tester – 1 credit for one unspecified Industry Elective
- GIAC Response and Industrial Defence – 1 credit for one unspecified Industry Elective
- GIAC Defending Advanced Threats – 1 credit for one unspecified Industry Elective
- ISACA CISA – 1 credit for one unspecified Industry Elective
- EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) – 1 credit for one unspecified Industry Elective
- Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) – 1 credit for one unspecified Industry Elective.
- MCSA: Cloud Platform – one credit for one unspecified industry elective
- MCSA: Linux on Azure – one credit for one unspecified industry elective
Level 2 Certifications
- Cisco CCNP Security – 2 credits for two unspecified Industry Electives (or Juniper equivalent JNCIP-SEC)
Level 3 Certifications
- Cisco CCIE Security – 3 credits for three unspecified Industry Electives
Credit Table
| SUBJECT CREDITED | CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
| Group A: Elective Academic Subjects | |
| ITC595 Information Security |
(This certification also grants credit for subject ITE514). |
| ITC596 IT RIsk Management |
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| ITC561 Cloud Computing |
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| ITC568 Cloud Privacy and Security |
|
| Group B: Elective Industry Subjects | |
| ITI581 Cyber Security Fundamentals |
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| ITE512 Incident Response |
|
| ITE513 Forensic Investigation |
|
| ITE514 Professional Systems Security |
(This certification also grants credit for subject ITC595 and ITI581 – 2 credits allowed on a Grad Cert, remaining credits added to Masters). |
| ITE516 Hacking Countermeasures |
|
| ITE531 Architecting Cloud Solutions |
|
| ITE533 Cyber Security Management |
|
| ITE535 Pen Testing |
|
IT Masters recognises that many applicants have completed industry certifications that do not correspond with subjects that we run. These are referred to as unspecified credits. Certifications not on this list will be assessed upon application or upon request for current students.
Other industry certifications
Some industry certifications require more study and demonstration of knowledge. Level 1 certifications give you credit for 1 subject. Level 2 certifications give you credit for 2 subjects. Level 3 certifications give you credit for 3 subjects.
In addition to the direct credits above, the following certifications can also be used as a credit for the 3 required elective industry subjects.
Level 1 Certifications (On Masters and Graduate Certificate – two Level 1 Certifications allowed for credit.)
- Cisco CCNA Security – 1 credit for one unspecified Industry Elective (or Juniper equivalent JNCIS-SEC).
- GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst – 1 credit for one unspecified Industry Elective
- GIAC Network Forensic Analyst – 1 credit for one unspecified Industry Elective
- GIAC Security Essentials – 1 credit for one unspecified Industry Elective
- GIAC Penetration Tester – 1 credit for one unspecified Industry Elective
- GIAC Response and Industrial Defence – 1 credit for one unspecified Industry Elective
- GIAC Defending Advanced Threats – 1 credit for one unspecified Industry Elective
- ISACA CISA – 1 credit for one unspecified Industry Elective
- EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) – 1 credit for one unspecified Industry Elective
- CCSE Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) – 1 credit for one unspecified Industry Elective.
- MCSA: Cloud Platform – one credit for one unspecified industry elective
- MCSA: Linux on Azure – one credit for one unspecified industry elective
Level 2 Certifications
- Cisco CCNP Security – 2 credits for two unspecified Industry Electives (or Juniper equivalent JNCIP-SEC)
Level 3 Certifications (maximum of two credits on the Graduate Certificate)
- Cisco CCIE Security – 3 credits for three unspecified Industry Electives
Note: These credit maps are for students commencing in 2020.
If you are a current student who enrolled in 2019 or earlier please contact us to receive customised credit information.
