Cyber security skills are in demand across the world. ECU is the only Australian university recognised as an International Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence.

Gain in-demand skills to protect data and information systems from hackers, with a Bachelor of Cyber Security at Victoria University. Our cyber-security degree opens many career possibilities. You will study information technology, preparing you for a career in software development or the networking industry. Then you will focus on specialised units in cyber security – gaining the expertise needed to apply for specialised roles.

Cyber security has been identified as one of the strategic priorities in Australia to meet the demands of law enforcement, national and state governments, defence, security, and finance industries. Jobs of the future will be in all these areas, ensuring there is a national capability to maintain and build our essential services and stop them from being disrupted, destroyed, or threatened, and that our personal information is not shared or utilised without our permission. The Bachelor of Computer Science (Cyber Security) - Cyber Academy offers you the unique opportunity to join the Cyber Academy, a collaboration between the University of Wollongong, TAFE NSW and Deloitte to develop the sharpest, job-ready graduates in Cyber Security with an earn-as-you-learn diploma and degree program.

The Bachelor of Computing and Cyber Security is built on solid computer science and mathematics fundamentals. The degree focuses on theoretical foundations and practical approaches to computation and its applications within security.

The recent report from Deloitte Access Economics for the Australian Computer Society, Australia’s Digital Pulse (2017) emphasises the significant need of businesses across a diverse range of sectors for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills.

Information and communications technology (ICT) are crucial tools in any business. Qualified ICT professionals are always in high demand. From ICT support technicians and test engineers, to business and systems analysts, jobs in this industry are experiencing strong growth, with as many as 70,000 new positions predicted in the next five years.

Cyber security is about how we develop secure computers and computer networks, to ensure that the data stored and transmitted through them is protected from unauthorised access or to combat digital security threats and hazards. As we conduct more of our social, consumer, and business activities online, there is a corresponding increase in the demand for ICT professionals to manage our digital environment and economy.

As malware and cybercrime get more sophisticated, the demand for cybersecurity professionals is higher than ever.