Master of Cybersecurity

Start your career in Cybersecurity today

With the demand for Cybersecurity graduates continuing to grow, there’s never been a better time to advance your skillset and specialise in this innovative profession.

Apply now to enrol in the Master of cybersecurity with Charles Sturt University Sydney and Melbourne.

Equipped with a Master of cybersecurity from Charles Sturt University Sydney and Melbourne, your knowledge and skills will open doors to exciting opportunities across a range of industries.

From working alongside law enforcement to investigate and reduce cybercrimes, to enhancing and managing data security measures for large corporations or Government agencies, your skills across hacking security, incident response and forensic investigation will improve community safety.

According to research from Jobs and Skills Australia, data and digital skills – including software automation, artificial intelligence, data analysis and cybersecurity – are the fastest-growing emerging skills not only in Australia but across the globe.

Thanks in part to the increased use of digital systems in our modern world, cybersecurity specialists are more in-demand now than ever before. As a result, the number of Australian workers in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services industry, which encompasses cybersecurity professionals, has increased by 2.7% over the past year.

With Professional, Scientific and Technical Services slated to be one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia, the outlook for cybersecurity roles is excellent. Employment growth is projected to reach 9.0% by 2028, creating an additional 117,000 jobs. 

Cybersecurity experts are essential to any industry that relies on digital systems and data. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Government and public sector
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • eCommerce
  • Telecommunications
  • Defence
  • Media and entertainment.

According to Payscale and Seek, the average starting salary range for a Cybersecurity Analyst in Australia is between $80,731 and $105,000.

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:

  • Security Analyst
  • Security Engineer
  • Security Architect
  • Penetration Tester
  • Forensic Analyst
  • Threat Intelligence Analyst
  • Cloud Security Engineer
  • Incident Response Specialist
  • Malware Analyst.

The Charles Sturt University Sydney and Melbourne course accreditation will be sought from the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

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