ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security & Business Analysis)

In this course you will learn the practical art of Cyber Security and be able to use this in real-world application of business. This is an official nationally recognised and Government accredited qualification with a double specialisation including Cyber Security and Business Analysis.

FEATURED OFFERS:
FEE-FREE* for eligible students by the WA Jobs and Skills Gov
Enrolment period closes 31st of May
FEE-FREE* for eligible students by the WA Jobs and Skills Gov
Limited places apply, see below for eligibility.
Enrolment period closes 31st of May

Course Details

State:
Western Australia
Duration :
12 months
Subjects:
6
Study Method:
Trainer-Led Online & On-Campus
Level:
Nationally Accredited Diploma
Enrolment Period:
Closes 31st of May 2025
Course fees: 
$8,900 | Subsidised Fee Free* (Eligible Students)
SUBSIDIES AVALIABLE FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS

Course Description

The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology is an Australian nationally recognised cyber security course that immerses you in the dynamic field of digital protection. Begin this cyber security course with no prior experience, engaging in an industry where you learn cyber security through practical challenges. You’ll master essential IT security skills, such as countering phishing threats and securing network systems, to safeguard critical digital infrastructure. These cyber security courses connect your curiosity to a professional career, equipping you for key roles in Australia’s growing tech industry while enhancing your ability to address digital risks in daily life. Whether you’re motivated to protect organizations or intrigued by mastering cyber defense, this study experience fosters inquiry and opens doors to a diverse range of career possibilities. Explore hands-on learning and uncover why cyber security is essential for excelling in both professional and personal digital landscapes.

Subjects

1. Analyse and Plan Security

2. Cyber Security Application 1

3. Work with Clients and Teams

4. Cyber Security Application 2

5. Cyber Security Management

6. Incident Response and Quality Planning

Core Achieved Skills:

  • Introduction to the Cyber Security Industry: You’ll gain expertise in navigating the cyber security field, acquiring knowledge of professional roles, industry benchmarks, and cutting-edge trends to launch your career.
  • Mind of the Criminal: You’ll learn to think like a cyber criminal, studying their strategies and motivations to predict attacks, enhance protections, and outwit digital adversaries.
  • Phishing: You’ll master the art of detecting phishing attempts, learning to scrutinize suspicious emails, secure user credentials, and deploy anti-phishing measures to shield organizations.
  • Social Engineering: You’ll hone skills to counter manipulative ploys like pretexting, developing techniques to identify psychological tricks, craft training programs, and bolster human defenses.
  • Fundamentals of Information Security: You’ll develop proficiency in safeguarding data, mastering confidentiality, integrity, and availability principles, alongside risk assessment to fortify security frameworks.
  • Network Security: You’ll acquire the ability to defend networks, gaining skills in configuring intrusion detection tools, analyzing network traffic, and stopping cyber threats.
  • Cryptography: You’ll build expertise in securing data, learning symmetric and asymmetric encryption methods and cryptographic protocols to ensure robust communication channels.
  • Application Security: You’ll cultivate secure coding techniques, gaining proficiency in testing applications and resolving vulnerabilities to create attack-resistant software.
  • Incident Response: You’ll sharpen your ability to manage security incidents, learning breach detection, forensic evidence analysis, and system recovery strategies.
  • Legal, Ethical, and Compliance Issues: You’ll navigate cyber security regulations, acquiring knowledge of privacy laws like GDPR and ethical hacking practices to uphold integrity.
  • Emerging Threats and Technologies: You’ll stay ahead of new risks, mastering AI and machine learning applications to combat evolving cyber threats with innovative tools.
  • Cyber Security Policies & Procedures: You’ll craft effective security policies, developing skills to promote best practices and foster a vigilant organizational culture.
  • Penetration Testing: You’ll master ethical hacking, learning to simulate cyber attacks, uncover system vulnerabilities, and propose robust defenses to strengthen security.
  • Firewalls: You’ll gain expertise in firewall management, developing skills to configure traffic filters, block unauthorized access, and monitor threats dynamically.
  • VPN (Virtual Private Networks): You’ll learn to deploy secure VPNs, acquiring techniques to encrypt data flows, protect remote connections, and ensure network confidentiality.
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM): You’ll build proficiency in user access control, mastering authentication methods, permission settings, and identity verification to secure systems.
  • Feasibility Reports: You’ll develop analytical skills to evaluate security solutions, learning to assess risks, estimate costs, and draft strategic reports for decision-making.
  • Vulnerability Assessments: You’ll hone expertise in system scanning, gaining skills to identify weaknesses, prioritize risks, and recommend targeted mitigation strategies.
  • Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: You’ll refine your ability to tackle cyber challenges, learning to analyze risks, devise response strategies, and resolve issues with precision.
  • Solution-Focused Mindset: You’ll cultivate a forward-thinking approach, gaining skills to innovate secure systems and mitigate risks in fast-evolving cyber landscapes.
  • Adaptability: You’ll thrive amid changing threats, mastering new tools and addressing emerging challenges to lead in cyber security innovation.

Guided by our expert instructors, you’ll acquire a solid foundation of technical and professional skills through hands-on projects, empowering you to become a passionate poineer of digital security.

WA Government Subsidy:

The Department of Training and Workplace Development have completely subsidised the IT course fee cost through their Jobs and Skills WA program. Eligible Western Australian residents may enrol into the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology course through the Priority Industry Training Free in ‘24 program.This is a Western Australia Government Program.

Priority Industry Training Program

The Priority Industry Training Program operates under Jobs & Skills WA. Under this program, EQC Institute of Technology is approved to offer funding to Existing Workers in Western Australia.

Participation – Work Readiness Program

The Participation – Work Readiness Program operates under Jobs & Skills WA.Under this program, EQC Institute of Technology is approved to offer funding to Job Seekers in Western Australia.

Course fees:

The course fee is the fee you pay as the student. If you meet the eligibility criteria, the course fee is completely subsidised by the WA Government under the Priority Industry Training Fee Free Program. If you enrol in the Fee Free Program on or before 31 December 2025, you are entitled to a fee-free arrangement each year over the entire duration of your course.  

*The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment and WA Government requirements. Additional fees may apply such as Student service and resource fees.  

Eligibility criteria for WA Government Funding:

To be eligible for WA Government funding for this course, you must:

- Reside in the Western Australia; and or

- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia; or an eligible visa holder, as outlined below; and  

- Not have an active apprenticeship/traineeship contract registered on WAAMS.


Eligible visas include the following sub classes:

Holders of a sub-class 300, 309, 444, 445, 461, 785, 790 or 820 visa;
- Secondary holders of a temporary visa of sub-class 188, 457, 482,489, 491 or 494 visa;
-  Holders of a Bridging Visa E (sub-classes 050 and 051) where the visa holder has made a valid application for a visa of sub-class 785 or 790;
-  Ukraine citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449 or 786;
-  Afghan citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449; and
-  Holders of a bridging visa who are eligible to work and who have made a valid application for a subclass 866.


Additional program specific eligibility criteria:

- Priority Industry Training: qualify as an Existing Worker (working 20 hours or more per week)
- Participation – Work Readiness: qualify as a Job Seeker (unemployed or working less than 20 hours per week)

EQC Institute always uses its best endeavours to ensure our website is up to date. However, as Government funding requirements and availability can be changed at any time, we cannot guarantee that the course listed as qualifying for government subsidies on our website will have subsidised places available at the time of your inquiry. Please check availability and eligibility criteria with our team on 1800 338 883 or at [email protected].

Careers in Information Technology and Cyber Security:

Information Technology is not just an industry. It is a language and foundation that the world of today is built upon. No longer are these skills specialised, they affect the everyday life of every person and the need for people who understand this new foundation is massive. Information Technology and Cyber Security effects every business, every industry, every life on this planet. Once you learn the skills the career and life options are endless. Welcome to the building blocks of the future.

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Subjects

There are 6 subjects in the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology

UNIT OF STUDY 1 (Trimester 1)

Subject 1. Analyse and Plan Security

Subject 2. Cyber Security Application 1

UNIT OF STUDY 2 (Trimester 2)

Subject 3. Work with Clients and Teams

Subject 4. Cyber Security Application 2

UNIT OF STUDY 3 (Trimester 3)

Subject 5. Cyber Security Management

Subject 6. Incident Response and Quality Planning‍

Units

We’ve made your units very easy to study by grouping them under subjects, so you have less doubling up and your study is more efficient and meaningful. The elective units have been set for you to fit the Cyber Security & Business Analysis Specialisation.

CORE UNITS

BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts

BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices

BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team

ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments

ICTSAS527 Manage client problems

ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation

ELECTIVE UNITS

ICTSAD508 Develop technical requirements for business solutions

ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices

ICTICT310 Identify and use industry specific technologies

ICTCYS407 Gather, analyse and interpret threat data

ICTNWK546  Manage network security

ICTICT424 Address cyber security requirements

ICTSAS502 Establish and maintain client user liaison

ICTCYS610 Protect critical infrastructure for organisations

ICTCYS613 Utilise design methodologies for security architecture

ICTSAD509 Produce ICT feasibility reports

ICTDBS605 Develop knowledge management strategies

ICTSAS526 Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans

ICTSAS524 Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan

ICTSAD507 Design and implement quality assurance processes for business solutions

Government Subsidy

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Western Australia

Priority Industry Training Program
The Priority Industry Training Program operates under Jobs & Skills WA. Under this program, Equinim College is approved to offer funding to Existing Workers in Western Australia.

Participation – Work Readiness Program
The Participation – Work Readiness Program operates under Jobs & Skills WA.Under this program, Equinim College is approved to offer funding to Job Seekers in Western Australia.

Course fees:
The course fee is the fee you pay as the student. If you meet the eligibility criteria, the course fee is completely subsidised by the WA Government under the Priority Industry Training Fee Free Program. If you enrol in the Fee Free Program on or before 31 December 2025, you are entitled to a fee-free arrangement each year over the entire duration of your course.  *The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment and WA Government requirements. Additional fees may apply such as Student service and resource fees.  

Eligibility criteria for WA Government funding:

To be eligible for WA Government funding for this course, you must:

- Reside in the Western Australia; and or

- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia; or an eligible visa holder, as outlined below; and  

- Not have an active apprenticeship/traineeship contract registered on WAAMS.

Eligible visas include the following sub classes:

Holders of a sub-class 300, 309, 444, 445, 461, 785, 790 or 820 visa;
- Secondary holders of a temporary visa of sub-class 188, 457, 482,489, 491 or 494 visa;
-  Holders of a Bridging Visa E (sub-classes 050 and 051) where the visa holder has made a valid application for a visa of sub-class 785 or 790;
-  Ukraine citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449 or 786;
-  Afghan citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449; and
-  Holders of a bridging visa who are eligible to work and who have made a valid application for a subclass 866.

Additional program specific eligibility criteria:

- Priority Industry Training: qualify as an Existing Worker (working 20 hours or more per week)
- Participation – Work Readiness: qualify as a Job Seeker (unemployed or working less than 20 hours per week)

EQC Institute always uses its best endeavours to ensure our website is up to date. However, as Government funding requirements and availability can be changed at any time, we cannot guarantee that the course listed as qualifying for government subsidies on our website will have subsidised places available at the time of your inquiry. Please check availability and eligibility criteria with our team on 1800 338 883 or at [email protected].

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What Kind of Work Can I do When I Graduate

Australia’s tech industry offers boundless opportunities for ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security & Business Analysis) graduates! Imagine working in dynamic fields like

  • Finance and Insurance: Developing robust encryption for payment systems, monitoring real-time transaction data for anomalies, and implementing anti-fraud measures to protect financial integrity.
  • Education: Securing e-learning platforms against cyber threats, configuring access controls for virtual classrooms, and conducting vulnerability assessments to ensure safe digital education.
  • Manufacturing: Protecting IoT-enabled production systems from cyber attacks, analyzing network traffic for intrusion detection, and deploying firewalls to secure supply chain operations.
  • Telecommunications: Hardening network infrastructures with secure APIs, monitoring 5G systems for threats, and implementing cryptographic protocols for reliable global connectivity.
  • Data Processing and Hosting: Managing secure cloud environments, performing penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities, and developing incident response plans to maintain data integrity.
  • Web and Software Development: Mitigating web application vulnerabilities like SQL injection, securing backend APIs, and conducting security audits to protect software ecosystems.
  • Programming and Analytics: Analyzing security data to detect threat patterns, developing automated threat detection scripts, and optimizing secure database configurations for analytics platforms.
  • Healthcare: Safeguarding patient data with encryption frameworks, securing APIs for health wearables, and performing forensic analysis to trace medical data breaches.
  • Gaming and Entertainment: Securing multiplayer game servers against cyber threats, implementing authentication protocols for streaming platforms, and monitoring real-time systems for unauthorized access.
  • Cyber Security: Crafting advanced threat detection systems, conducting ethical hacking to test defenses, and developing security policies to fortify enterprise networks.
  • Retail and E-Commerce: Protecting online transactions with secure authentication, analyzing phishing attempts targeting customers, and deploying anti-malware solutions for e-commerce platforms.
  • And many more!

Picture yourself mastering the foundation of cyber security—detecting threats and defending against them—across endless industries. Because what industry isn't affected by cyber attacks? Your expertise from this cyber security course drives innovation, strengthens digital trust, and shapes a safer future, positioning you at the forefront of the evolving tech landscape.

Entry Requirements

There are no prior qualifications, prerequisites or prior experience needed to embark on this cyber security course. The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security & Business Analysis) welcomes all learners eager to learn cyber security, requiring only a passion for mastering IT security skills and protecting digital landscapes.

FAQs

How will learning cyber security help me in my career and daily life?

Mastering cyber security is your key to unlocking opportunities in today’s digital world! The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security & Business Analysis), equips you with critical IT security skills to explore and begin high-demand cyber security careers, such as security analyst or incident responder, in Australia’s growing tech industry. Beyond the workplace, learning cyber security enhances your daily life by enabling you to detect threats and defend against them—the foundation of this dynamic field. You’ll develop skills to protect personal data from phishing scams, secure your devices against malware, or even educate others on safe online practices. These abilities sharpen your problem-solving and analytical thinking, empowering you to navigate digital tools like smartphones and smart home systems with confidence. As technology evolves—think artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and beyond—cyber security courses prepare you to excel in both professional roles and personal digital safety, making you a vital part of the ever-changing tech landscape.

What kind of projects will I work on in this cyber security course?

Get ready to dive into real-world challenges! In the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security), you’ll tackle engaging projects like simulating phishing attacks to test defenses, configuring firewalls to secure networks, and conducting penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities. These hands-on tasks immerse you in the foundation of cyber security—detecting threats and defending against them—while honing your IT security skills and sparking your curiosity. Whether you’re analyzing network traffic or drafting security policies, these projects prepare you to showcase your expertise to future employers in cyber security careers.

What kind of support is available while studying this coding course?

You’re never alone on your journey! EQC provides personal support, including expert trainers and a human student services team to answer any questions you may have. We believe that even in a technology driven world, human connection is inspires us to keep going and not give up! Got a tricky problem to troubleshoot? Trainers are there to guide you through the solutions in our live classes. Plus, resources like video tutorials and practice projects that help you master your skills with confidence, whether you’re a beginner or leveling up for the industry.

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EQC Institute’s Graduate Pathways programme ensures your journey from our courses to university is seamless and supported. We’re dedicated to guiding you from graduation into your next academic step.


Completing an EQC course, like the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security & Business Analysis), grants direct entry into the second year of select university degrees, saving up to $15,000 AUD in tuition and a full year of study. Our programme accelerates your path to fields such as software development, computer science or IT, equipping you with practical skills to excel in higher education and dynamic careers.


With EQC’s Graduate Pathways, you’re not just earning a qualification—you’re confidently stepping into university, ready to shape the future of technology. Study smart with EQC and take the fast track to your university future!

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Direct entry into year 2 (eligible bachelor course)
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