Digital Security
Computer Science
A course by
University of Auckland
Develop the skills to identify vulnerabilities, manage physical security and surveillance, and provide risk analysis for networks and systems in digital environments.
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Identify Vulnerabilities within Networks
Learn to assess network setups to spot security weaknesses and potential points of exploitation.
Manage Physical Security and Surveillance
Gain skills in ensuring physical and digital system integrity through implemented security protocols and surveillance.
Provide Risk Analysis for Networks and Systems
Develop the ability to analyze risks associated with networks and IT systems, recommending mitigation approaches.
What You're Signing Up For
Digital Security is about the protection of assets, personal identity and technology online. It equips students with expertise in recognising vulnerabilities in networks, managing surveillance and physical security, and providing risk analyses of digital networks and systems. There is a significant and growing need for such skills across various industries reliant on IT systems.
Course Content
- Identification of network vulnerabilities
- Management of physical security and surveillance
- Risk analysis for networks and systems
- Secure information technology (IT) infrastructure planning and management
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Information Technology
Cybersecurity
Future employment opportunities might be
Digital Security Analyst
IT Security Consultant
Network Security Manager
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