Certificate IV in Cyber Security Course Code 22603VIC Online

At Holmesglen, you'll develop practical cyber security skills through hands-on learning that reflects current industry practice. Throughout the course, you'll explore cyber defence, network security, operating systems, cloud security, ethical hacking, web application security, governance and security operations while completing industry-based projects and realistic cyber security scenarios. You'll gain experience using enterprise technologies and professional tools commonly used by cyber security teams, preparing you for work in today's cyber security and IT environments.<p><strong>What you'll learn</strong><br>Develop job-ready skills across key cyber security domains, including:<br><strong>Cyber Security Foundations</strong><br>• Cyber threats, vulnerabilities, risk management and security controls <br>• Protecting networks, systems, users and data <br><strong>Networking and Network Security</strong><br>• Networking fundamentals, routing and switching <br>• Network troubleshooting, firewalls, VPNs and wireless security <br><strong>Operating Systems and Endpoint Security</strong><br>• Windows and Linux administration <br>• Access controls, virtualisation and IoT security <br><strong>Programming and Automation</strong><br>• Python scripting and debugging <br>• Security and administrative task automation <br><strong>Cloud Security</strong><br>• AWS cloud services and infrastructure <br>• Cloud security and configuration management <br><strong>Ethical Hacking and Security Testing</strong><br>• Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment <br>• Security testing tools and techniques <br><strong>Web Application Security</strong><br>• OWASP security principles <br>• Web application testing and remediation <br><strong>Governance, Privacy and Compliance</strong><br>• Australian cyber security legislation and compliance <br>• ASD Essential Eight <br>• MITRE ATT&CK <br>• Privacy and ethics <br><strong>Security Operations and Industry Projects</strong><br>• Security Operations Centre (SOC) practices <br>• Threat detection, incident response and Red Team/Blue Team activities <br>• Industry-based cyber security projects <p><strong>Industry tools and learning facilities</strong><br>Gain hands-on experience using industry-standard technologies and learning environments that reflect current workplace practices.<br>• Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) – Remotely access enterprise security tools including Wazuh, ELK Stack and Cydarm to monitor, detect and respond to cyber threats. Learn attacker Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) aligned to the MITRE ATT&CK framework through realistic cyber security simulations. <br>• Cyber Range – Practise and develop your technical skills in a safe, virtualised lab environment using hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios. <br>• NETLAB+ – Access remote networking, server, cloud, operating system and cyber security laboratories through a web browser. <br>• CompTIA Academy Learning Resources – Build networking, systems administration and cyber security skills aligned to industry certifications including Security+, Network+, Linux+ and CySA+. <br>• Cisco Packet Tracer – Design, configure and test network topologies in a simulated environment before deployment. <br>• Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad) – Access industry-recognised learning modules, practical labs and Packet Tracer activities. <br>• AWS Academy – Build cloud computing and cloud security skills using Amazon Web Services (AWS).