Securing Digital Identities: Best Practices for Protection
Learn to protect digital identities with best-practice strategies. Develop skills to assess systems, ensure compliance, and implement secure access empowering ICT professionals to safeguard modern networks.
This accredited course leads to a Statement of Attainment for ICTCYS604 – Implement best practices for identity management, issued by South Sydney College (RTO Code: 45279).
40-60 Hrs (Self-paced)
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Who This Course Is For?
Assessments
To demonstrate competency, you'll complete
Note: All assessments are aligned with the requirements of ICTCYS604 and reflect real contract performance management practices.
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AUD $48 per month, billed annually
$59 billed monthly
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Unlimited access to all SSC-developed courses in our micro-credential library.
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What You'll Learn?
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Assess and document existing identity management frameworks.
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Design and execute best practice identity protection strategies.
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Comply with legislation such as the Privacy Act 1988 and ISO/IEC 27001.
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Analyse risk and performance using access auditing and benchmarking.
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Manage user credentials and govern access across digital platforms.
Additional Learning Benefits
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Courses like this one can contribute to university credit and industry certifications.
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Many ICT units align with CompTIA certification, offering clear pathways to global recognition.
Topics Covered
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Identity Management Analysis
Review Access Protocols Password Policies Legislation System Controls
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Strategic Design and Implementation
Best Practice Frameworks with Compliance in Mind
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Performance Evaluation and Remediation
Monitor Systems Analyse Gaps Update Policies for Continual Improvement
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
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Conduct an audit of identity management systems.
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Design a secure identity and access strategy for your organisation.
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Align identity practices with national legislation and ISO standards.
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Evaluate implementation success using KPIs and risk reports.
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Improve identity management policies based on real-world performance analysis.
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.
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: 45279).
The unit ICTCYS604 – Implement best practices for identity management 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.
Unlimited access to all SSC-developed courses in our micro-credential library.
Get this course, plus full access to all SSC skills and certification courses, with our Essential Plan. Learn more
AUD $48 per month, billed annually
$59 billed monthly
Have an SSC coupon? Apply it below or at checkout. Once applied, the discount will appear during checkout.
Unlimited access to all SSC-developed courses in our micro-credential library.
Get this course, plus full access to all SSC skills and certification courses, with our Premium Plan. Learn more
AUD $96 per month, billed annually
$120 billed monthly
Have an SSC coupon? Apply it below or at checkout. Once applied, the discount will appear during checkout.
- Choose Your Plan
- Login to your account
- Start learning instantly
Note: Industry-certified or partner courses are available separately and are not included in the standard subscription.
Includes accredited certification, assessment support, and formal recognition of your skills. Learn more