Postgraduate Certificate in Cyber Security
Computer Science
A course by
UC Online
Advance your career in the rapidly growing field of cyber security with this flexible online Postgraduate Certificate. Gain specialist knowledge and upskill in core areas such as ethical hacking, network security, information security management, and risk assessment.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 1 year
This course requires 18 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Understand and apply cryptographic principles
Identify and describe cryptographic algorithms, compare their use, and discuss strengths and limitations.
Implement and critique security protocols
Describe and evaluate security protocols and standards for secure communications.
Identify and address security threats
Identify security threats and attacks and choose appropriate countermeasures for software, systems, and networks.
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Certificate in Cyber Security (PGCertCySec) from UC Online equips learners with skills in computer and network security, ethical hacking, and information security management. The online, flexible program is designed for IT professionals or graduates seeking to enter or advance in cyber security, providing the expertise required to test, identify, and mitigate threats, and address evolving challenges in a dynamic digital world. The course offers access to discounted CompTIA certifications and supports progressing to further postgraduate study.
Course Content
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals: cryptography, network security, software security, system security, information security management
- Computer Networks and Security: network protocols, network attacks, network countermeasures, VPNs, firewalls, IDS, wireless and IoT security
- Ethical Hacking: penetration testing methods and tools, system hardening, ethical & legal compliance, penetration testing reporting
- IS Security and Risk: risk management, eSecurity, security policy, network management, secure e-business systems
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering (GPA ≥4 in 300-level papers or equivalent)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Information Technology
Cyber Security
Future employment opportunities might be
Security Specialist
Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst
Penetration Tester
Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Analyst