Description The Bachelor of Information Technology (Network Security) is a professional degree offered by TAFE NSW Higher Education that prepares you for employment as a network security specialist in this fast growing and dynamic industry. The course combines a thorough coverage of the skills and knowledge in network security using a practical hands-on approach with the development of skills such as communication, problem solving and critical thinking - resulting in well-trained, analytical IT specialists. The course includes presentations and case studies by leading professional experts, so that students develop tools and techniques for solving the security issues and challenges facing the business world today. TAFE NSW - Northern Sydney Institute (NSI) has developed this degree in consultation with industry and has created a program that gives you what employers are looking for, right now. This degree combines strong technical skills-based training with the analytical problem solving focus of a higher education program. Features of the degree include: Strong industry involvement ensures training aligns with current government priorities and employer needs Small class sizes with greater individual attention and support balance of solid technical grounding and specialist expertise. Students will develop into well rounded it professionals - analytical thinkers and problem solvers Guest lectures from leading industry professionals Simulated real world training environments incorporating current cybercrime case studies State-of-the-art wireless and network connected building with free Wi-Fi for students prepares you to sit for recognised industry certifications (such as Cisco CCNA and CCNP) membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) recognition of prior learning process for those already working in the industry Career opportunities Cyber security is a relatively new and evolving field requiring knowledge of multiple disciplines and the ability to keep pace in a swiftly changing digital world. This course will help you build a career as a network security specialist and although position titles continue to evolve some current ones include: Firewall engineer Information security analyst Intrusion detection analyst Network operations analyst Network security advisor Network security pre-sales engineer Network security specialist Penetration tester Security implementation engineer Security solution specialist Security specialist web security engineer Articulation This program articulates from the following Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications: Diploma of Information Technology Networking (R10333) Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Network Security) (R10341)