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In this specialisation, you will master cybersecurity and digital forensics, equipping yourself to combat cybercrimes. You’ll gain expertise in digital and network forensics, cryptography, and cyber laws, and understand emerging technologies like Blockchain. By analysing real-world data and case studies, you’ll develop skills to identify, investigate, and prevent cyber threats, secure digital environments, manage cyber incidents, and support legal proceedings with evidence-based decisions.

Specialisation (4)

Note: Only available to students enrolled in a postgraduate program.

Required courses
48 units

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SEC601 Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Sunshine Coast: Trimester 1, Trimester 2
  • Online: Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
  • Adelaide: Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
12Pre: Enrolled in Program SC509 or SC517 or BU708 or SC705 or MC007 or MC008
SEC602 Ethics in Digital Investigation and Cyber Security
  • Sunshine Coast: Trimester 1, Trimester 2
  • Online: Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
  • Adelaide: Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
12Pre: Enrolled in Program SC509, SC517, SC705, BU708, ED508 or ED705
SEC603 Introduction to Device & Network Security
  • Sunshine Coast: Trimester 1, Trimester 2
  • Online: Trimester 1, Trimester 2
  • Adelaide: Trimester 1, Trimester 2
12Pre: SEC601 and Enrolled in Program SC509, SC517, SC705 or BU708
SEC604 Cryptography, Blockchain and Security
  • Sunshine Coast: Trimester 1, Trimester 2
  • Online: Trimester 1, Trimester 2
  • Adelaide: Trimester 1, Trimester 2
12Pre: SEC601 and Enrolled in SC509, SC705, SC517 or BU708