Cyber security is always in the spotlight, whether it’s a story about data breaches, election hacking or phishing scams that cost people more than they can afford to lose. And with increasing levels of cybercrime, governments and businesses everywhere are competing for experts with the right mix of technical and applied skills to secure their organisation against the growing threat cybercrime poses. 

This technical degree provides up-to-date knowledge and practical training for a successful career in the burgeoning field of cyber security. Completing this degree will arm you with technical skills in cryptography, networks, artificial intelligence and mobile data communications.

Key Features

• This comprehensive degree will enable you to understand cybersecurity from a technical computing perspective. 
• You may have the opportunity to undertake work experience during your studies. 
• You’ll benefit from additional activities, such as hackathons, that will help you to consolidate and apply your knowledge to real-world issues. 
• You’ll benefit from our collaboration with major companies in the Macquarie Park Innovation District (MPID), including with Optus through the Optus Macquarie University Cyber Security Hub – a $10 million joint investment, which promotes a uniquely interdisciplinary approach to tackle real-world challenges in cyber security. 
• Graduate career opportunities are widely available due to the global shortage of cybersecurity professionals. 
• Your learning will be enhanced by our location in Australia’s leading high-tech precincts, which is brimming with collaborative, internship and employment opportunities. 
• Macquarie is ranked among the world’s top 250 institutions for computer science and information systems (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2018).

• Information security manager
• Penetration tester
• Security analyst
• Security auditor
• Security consultant
• Security manager
• SOC analyst
• Vulnerability assessor