Overview 

Protecting digital infrastructure and ensuring secure data communication are fundamental priorities for modern organizations. Pursuing this major at Adelaide University equips students with essential skills in computer networking protocols, system administration, and cyber threat mitigation. Gaining expertise across these technical domains prepares individuals to design robust network architectures, safeguard digital assets, and respond to evolving security challenges.

What You'll Learn

• Computer network architecture, routing protocols, and enterprise infrastructure management

• Cyber security principles, threat analysis, cryptography, and network defense strategies

• System administration across modern operating environments and cloud platforms

• Vulnerability assessment, penetration testing techniques, and digital forensics fundamentals

• Information security governance, risk assessment frameworks, and professional ethics

Learning Outcomes 

Upon completing this major, students will be able to design, implement, and maintain secure network environments that support organizational operations. Graduates will demonstrate the technical capability to detect vulnerabilities, analyze cyber threats, and implement effective countermeasures to safeguard digital communications and infrastructure.