The Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity has been designed for students who wish to deepen their computer science and cybersecurity knowledge by focusing on identifying, demonstrating and diagnosing flaws in software systems such as web applications and internet-based services. This course will build on a student’s cognate undergraduate STEM-based qualifications or relevant industry. Key features of this course includes industry-supported project-based-learning with close alignment to practice in the anti-virus, penetration testing and web security industries. The Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity is an exit point from the Master of Cybersecurity for students only wanting a Graduate Certificate qualification in cybersecurity. Course description The Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity has been designed for students who wish to deepen their computer science and cybersecurity knowledge by focussing on identifying, demonstrating and diagnosing flaws in software systems such as web applications and internet-based services. This course will build on a student’s cognate undergraduate STEM-based qualifications or relevant industry. Key features of this course includes industry-supported project-based-learning with close alignment to practice in the anti-virus, penetration testing and web security industries. The Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity is an exit point from the Master of Cybersecurity for students only wanting a Graduate Certificate qualification in cybersecurity. Career opportunities The skills attained from the program should assist graduates in gaining employment in the anti-virus, penetration testing and web security industries. Students will be able to exit the course with a Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity or apply for transfer the Master of Science (Network Systems), Master of Information Technology or Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing), or continue their studies in the Master of Cybersecurity. Aims and objectives At the completion of the Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity course, graduates will be able to: demonstrate a coherent understanding of the concepts and practices within the field of Cybersecurity, and to apply this as an effective member of diverse teams in a professional context identify cybersecurity threats and apply appropriate tools and techniques to classify and mitigate those threats demonstrate critical thinking and judgment by completing Cybersecurity projects with industry relevance communicate information proficiently to technical and non-technical audiences take responsibility for their own learning, and manage their own time and processes effectively, both individually and as an effective member of diverse teams.