New Zealand Diploma in Cybersecurity

New Zealand needs to be able to rely on a strong cybersecurity workforce that’s capable of preventing, adapting to, and responding to cybersecurity threats. This programme is designed to equip you with the core cybersecurity and technical skills and knowledge you need to protect and manage information and systems security. Learn how to spot potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses of existing and emerging technologies.

Perform cybersecurity risk assessments, communicate results and findings to support risk management processes, and apply relevant security incident-handling techniques to solve complex security problems. You’ll also develop an understanding of how to operate within the appropriate professional standards and best practice, both independently and as part of a team, and become highly skilled, innovative, and enterprising NZ workforce.

Highlights

• Enrol in a programme that is highly practical with students working on work-based projects supplied by our industry partners, including Datacom.
• Emphasis on practical assessments and case study scenarios.
• Industry based project will enable you to apply your cybersecurity knowledge and skills and provide solutions to a particular cybersecurity problem.
• Industry experienced lecturers that will give you context to real-world situations.
• Provides a direct pathway into Unitec’s Bachelor of Computing Systems programme.