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The future of cybersecurity depends on individuals like you who can think fast, devise creative solutions, and safeguard organizational and national data while preserving personal privacy.
Western's Bachelor of Cyber Security and Behaviour stands as Australia's sole cybersecurity program examining both technical and human aspects, positioning you at the cutting edge of an evolving digital landscape.
Through practical, industry-led training, you'll employ state-of-the-art technology to hone programming and ethical hacking abilities while mastering user-centric security and privacy-by-design principles – two globally in-demand competencies.
You'll explore cybersecurity risk management systems and develop agile thinking to counter digital threats. Study the psychology behind cybercrime and sophisticated hacking techniques, applying these insights to defend critical data against online attacks.
Students must have Successful completion of Year 12 or an equivalent qualification.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.