This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to plan, design, manage and monitor an enterprise information and communications technology (ICT) network as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team responsible for advanced ICT network security systems. The qualification has a high-level ICT technical base with appropriate security units and the ability to specialise in a number of areas, including voice, wireless, network infrastructure and sustainability. Course structure To receive the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Network Security) students must complete all core units and, if available, a range of additional units. Core Units Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks Design and implement a security system Implement secure encryption technologies Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects Plan, configure and test advanced server based security Additional Units Assess biometric system Assess security risk management options Configure and manage intrusion prevention system on network sensors Configure call processing network elements for secure VoIP networks Configure network devices for a secure network infrastructure Design and build integrated VoIP networks Design and configure desktop virtualisation Design and configure secure integrated wireless systems Design and implement wireless network security Determine strategy for the implementation of biometric technology Develop plans to manage structured troubleshooting process of enterprise networks Establish a business case for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects Evaluate and apply network security Evaluate and use telecommunications management networks Implement security risk management plan Implement voice applications over secure wireless networks Lead the evaluation and implementation of current industry specific technologies Manage a telecommunications project Manage improvements in ICT sustainability Manage project risk Manage security, privacy and compliance of cloud service deployment Plan and configure advanced internetwork switching solutions Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks Plan, configure and test advanced internetwork routing solutions Prepare and present evidence in court Prepare security risk management plan Use ICT to improve sustainability outcomes Career opportunities Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: e-security specialist ICT security specialist IT security administrator IT security analyst IT security specialist network security administrator network security analyst network security specialist senior network administrator systems security analyst systems/network administrator Diploma-to-Degree pathway TAFE NSW Diploma-to-Degree (D2D) university pathway programs allow students to enter a Bachelor Degree program with guaranteed credit at leading universities in Sydney and NSW. Bachelor of Information Technology ACU