Overview 

Curtin University’s Bachelor of Computing in Cyber Security provides a foundational understanding of digital defense, network infrastructure, and information protection. The curriculum explores how digital systems are architected, monitored, and defended against unauthorized access and security breaches. Developing this core technical knowledge is essential for safeguarding critical infrastructure, maintaining organizational privacy, and mitigating contemporary digital threats.

What You'll Learn

• Computer networking architectures, protocols, and system administration

• Fundamentals of cryptography, access control, and information privacy

• Vulnerability assessment, ethical hacking methodologies, and threat analysis

• Defensive security operations, incident response, and digital forensics

• Security governance, risk management frameworks, and legal compliance

Learning Outcomes 

Students will learn to analyze network structures and digital systems to identify security vulnerabilities, while implementing defensive controls and encryption techniques to secure sensitive digital data. Additionally, they will formulate structured incident response strategies to contain and mitigate security threats, as well as apply security governance principles and legal compliance standards within organizational environments.