Master of Cybersecurity (Business Operation)

About the course

La Trobes Master of Cybersecurity (Business Operations) will teach you predictive techniques to align business needs and deliver meaningful outcomes in cybersecurity. You will graduate ready to keep pace with the information security demands of business, government, defence and law enforcement. Undertake a set of foundation subjects to develop industry-relevant skills before specialising in business operations. You will learn: Cybersecurity fundamentals - Your introduction to the aims, methods and outcomes of cybersecurity practice. Blockchain and cryptocurrency - Understand one of the most important developments in modern computing and how they relate to security. Crisis communication - Learn effective ways to communicate with clients and stakeholders following a security breach. The mindset and motivation of hackers - Cybersecurity is about people as much as technology. Understanding what drives cybercriminals helps you create strategies to defend against them. Auditing and risk mitigation - A network is only as strong as its weakest link. Learn to assess and improve networks to lower the risk of a breach. Legal and ethical frameworks - Become familiar with the regulations and ethical approaches for dealing with cybersecurity.