Cyber Security & Data Science

Risk Management in Cyber Security

Strengthen your ability to manage cyber security threats with this in-depth course on cyber risk. Dive into real-world strategies to manage cyber risks, meet compliance requirements, and protect critical data.

120-180 hours (Self-paced)

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Who This Course Is For?

ICT Professionals Cyber Security Professionals Policy & Compliance Officers Career Starters Upskillers Seeking Formal Certification
ICT Professionals Cyber Security Professionals Policy & Compliance Officers Career Starters Upskillers Seeking Formal Certification

Assessments

To demonstrate competency, you'll complete

Quizzes Case studies Written assignments Real-world scenario tasks
Quizzes Case studies Written assignments Real-world scenario tasks
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What You'll Learn?

  • Identify and assess cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

  • Apply risk assessment methodologies and frameworks.

  • Design and secure virtualised infrastructure.

  • Create risk registers and incident response plans.

  • Build disaster recovery and contingency frameworks.

  • Align security operations with legal and compliance obligations.

Additional Learning Benefits

  • Courses like this one can contribute to university credit and industry certifications.

  • Many ICT units align with CompTIA certification, offering clear pathways to global recognition.

Topics Covered

  • Cyber Security Risk Management
    Threat Types Legislative Compliance Organisational Policies
  • Risk Assessment Techniques
    Risk Registers Vulnerability Identification Impact Analysis
  • Virtualised Infrastructure Security
    Design Implementation Operational Controls
  • Disaster Recovery Planning
    Business Impact Analysis Recovery Solutions Contingency Strategies
  • Capstone Case Study
    Simulated Real-World Risk Scenario

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • Conduct cyber risk assessments aligned with industry standards.

  • Design and implement secure cyber security infrastructure.

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive risk registers.

  • Create practical disaster recovery and contingency plans.

  • Align all practices with compliance requirements and critical operations.

Learning Pathway

SSC Online provides a flexible learning journey designed to support your goals—whether you’re upskilling, pursuing formal qualifications, or preparing for university or industry certification.

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Essential / Premium Plan: Build your knowledge and skills with flexible, self-paced learning. Access up to 100 courses across high-demand fields like business, IT, project management, and cyber security.

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Accredited Units (available via Professional Plan or pay-per-certification). Complete formal assessments to earn a Statement of Attainment for nationally recognized units of competency.

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Full Qualifications: Stack your accredited units to progress toward a full nationally recognised qualification.

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Your Future Pathways

After completing full qualifications or selected accredited units, you can::

  • Gain credit transfer to Australian universities toward a bachelor's degree (selected units only).
  • Sit for CompTIA Certification exams (selected ICT units).
  • Enhance your employability skills with industry-ready credentials.

*Credit transfer and certification opportunities are available for selected units only.

Certificates Included

Australian Accredited Certification (AQF Certificate)

(Available through formal qualification pathways)

Statement of Attainment for accredited unit

(Accredited Certification)

SSC Professional Certificate

(Essential & Premium)

Compliance Statement

This course is delivered and assessed by South Sydney College, a division of Knit Group Australia Pty Ltd (RTO Code: ).

The unit is drawn from the BSB Business Services Training Package and is nationally recognised training.

Statements of Attainment are issued in accordance with the Standards for RTOs 2015. For information about support services, fees, refunds, and your rights as a learner, please refer to the Learner Handbook or contact us directly via email: online.support@ssc.edu.au.

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Risk Management in Cyber Security
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Includes accredited certification, assessment support, and formal recognition of your skills. Learn more

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