TasTAFE
3 weeks
A specialized cyber security course for ICT professionals to master the ACSC's Essential Eight Assessment framework. Learn to assess and improve your organization's cyber security posture using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents. Entry requires either a Certificate IV qualification in a technical ICT discipline or greater with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical ICT role, or four years of experience in a technical ICT role. Applicants will be vetted to ensure they meet entry requirements, including verification of background and experience. Prior familiarity with ACSC's Essential Eight publications and technology platforms including Microsoft PowerShell, AppLocker, Group Policy Settings, Active Directory, Nmap/ZenMap, Tenable Nessus, and Bloodhound is recommended.
The course covers understanding the intent and application of ACSC's Essential Eight mitigation strategies. Participants learn to use ACSC-designed tools for cyber security assessment. The curriculum includes accurate testing of Essential Eight security controls implementation, developing assessment reports with actionable steps, and using the Essential Eight Assessment Guidance Package and Maturity Model. Practical training involves hands-on technical work in a specially-designed lab environment with virtual machines and network interaction capabilities.
TasTAFE delivers this course in partnership with TAFEcyber and the Australian Signals Directorate's Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), ensuring content is developed by Australia's leading cyber security authority. Instructors possess a minimum Certificate IV Cyber Security qualification with at least 5 years of industry and/or teaching experience and have successfully passed the exam themselves. The course includes a specially-designed lab environment with adequately equipped workstations and necessary tools for hands-on technical training.
Upon completion, participants will be equipped to accurately assess their organization's implementation of Essential Eight security controls and develop actionable steps to improve cyber security posture. Graduates can pursue roles as cyber security assessors, security consultants, ICT security specialists, and organizational cyber security improvement coordinators. The digital badge credential demonstrates expertise in Essential Eight assessment methodologies, enhancing career prospects in the growing cyber security field.
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