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Cybersecurity Risk & Strategy for Managers: Professional Certificate

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Gain essential cybersecurity expertise, learn how systems and networks are built, analyse hacker methods and threat models, assess and mitigate risk, and prepare incident response and security plans to protect organisations from cyber attacks. 

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  • No prerequisites
  • Up to twelve 1:1 mentor sessions
  • Digital Skills Masterclass Program

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Unlock your Cyber Security potential with CompTIA certification

Elevate your skills and career prospects with our CompTIA-certified course at Academy Xi. Enrol now and gain complimentary access to the CertMaster test-prep tool and an exam voucher, setting you on the path to earning the Security+ certification.

The Academy Xi course is designed to provide a solid foundation in key security concepts, ensuring you’re well-prepared to ace the Security+ exam. With this certification, you’ll open doors to exciting career opportunities in the ever-growing field of cybersecurity.

Why choose this course?

No prerequisites or previous experience required


Kickstart your learning journey today, no matter your experience level. This course eases you in, builds your confidence, and helps you get up to speed quickly.


Flexible and self-paced

With 6 months of access, the speed at which you tackle online course content is up to you. Study at your own pace and fit learning into your busy lifestyle.

Created for Upskillers

Our Professional Certificate courses help you strengthen your career with in-demand skills, opening doors to better opportunities, higher earning potential, and long-term growth.

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What your curriculum looks like

Upskill in Cybersecurity within 6 months. You’ll work through interactive online course content at your own pace, and have the support of an industry mentor when you need it.

Cybersecurity Risk & Strategy for Managers: Professional Certificate

Learning Area 1
Introduction to Cyber Security

Recommended: 20 hours of learning.

Establish a basic understanding of the components that make up computer systems and networks, where you will begin your training in the cyber security space.

  • Learn about Windows infrastructure and architecture
  • Identify and define how networks are built and further detail about their primary components
Learning Area 2
Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Recommended: 20 hours of learning.

Discover the fundamentals and importance of organisational governance, risk and compliance in the context of ICT management, delivery and security.

  • Learn about Standards and Best Practice 
  • Privacy Terms and Conditions 
  • Discover how to create Business Continuity Plans
  • Explore Security Responsibility in organisations
  • Prepare an Incident Response Plan and Security Plan
Learning Area 3
Cyber Security Intelligence (Part 1)

Recommended: 40 hours of learning.

Explore behind the scenes of hacker intention and action, in the context of gathering intelligence to inform and steer business and cyber security strategy planning, along with skills and methods to be applied to counteract an attack.

Strategy 

  • Examine how quality strategy informs cyber security processes
  • Define, explain & apply Operational Design to security strategy
  • Understand hacker goals & intentions in context of planning

Cyber Criminals & Threat Models

  • Review different varieties of cyber criminal activity & groups
  • Understand the phases of the Cyber Kill Chain
  • Apply the Cyber Kill Chain to real & hypothetical attacks
  • Understand the Diamond Model
Learning Area 4
Cyber Security Intelligence (Part 2)

Explore behind the scenes of hacker intention and action, in the context of gathering intelligence to inform and steer business and cyber security strategy planning, along with skills and methods to be applied to counteract an attack.

Intelligence Cycle

  • Learn the phases of the cycle & application to cyber security
  • Review skills applied in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
  • Determine threat courses of action

Social Engineering (SE)

  • Review the dangers posed by SE to information & security
  • Examine current methodologies, tools & countermeasures
  • Apply basic security controls to different scenarios


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Why study Cybersecurity Risk & Strategy for Managers at Academy Xi?

  • Portfolio & career
  • Learning
  • Mentoring and support
    • Earn trusted & recognised credentials

      On completion of this course, you can add an industry trusted digital credential to your LinkedIn profile. As a network partner of the Australian Cyber Security Centre our courses are trusted in the industry.
    • In-demand knowledge

      Develop a security mindset that allows you to critically assess data, processes and tools for vulnerabilities. Learn cyber security essentials including network and system architecture, governance, risk, compliance and cyber threat intelligence
    • Industry-aligned content

      Premium course content co-created with industry experts. 96+ hours of self paced learning over 6 months. Learn how to analyse hacker activity to inform strategy design and how to apply security controls.
    • Custom Research Reports and Tasks

      Bring all of your learnings together as you create referenced research reports and complete tasks based on current issues within the cyber security space.
    • A social and collaborative learning environment

      Collaborate with your classmates on current topics and research tasks, grow together and make lifelong friends.
    • 1:1 mentoring

      Book up to twelve 1:1 mentoring sessions to discuss course material, consult about project decisions and ask questions.
    • Exclusive Masterclass program

      Access a monthly webinar program designed specifically for our self-paced learners. Learn critical digital skills from industry experts, grow your network, and get advice from graduates now working in the field.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Cyber Security?

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    Cyber Security is the practice of protecting electronic information from unauthorised access or theft. As the world increasingly relies on technology, Cyber Security has become a top priority for businesses and individuals. There are many types of cyber threats, including viruses, malware, phishing scams, and hacking. To protect against these threats, Cyber Security Professionals implement countermeasures that eliminate, or at least drastically reduce the risk of cyber attacks. In a world where more and more businesses and individuals are relying on digital information, Cyber Security has become an essential part of keeping data safe.

    Why study Cyber Security?

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    With the rapid evolution of technology and the internet, the need for Cyber Security is more important than ever before. In Australia, there is a current shortage of Cyber Security Professionals, with a forecasted 30,000 additional Cyber Security workers needed by 2026 (CyberCX, 2022).

    Studying with Academy Xi means you can pick up practical tools and technical capabilities needed to launch your career as a Cyber Security Professional, all online. Learning online gives you the freedom to choose when and where you learn, and is designed to support your work-life balance.

    What job opportunities are in Cyber Security?

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    Over 1,450 Cyber Security jobs are currently available in Australia (Seek, 2022). The types of roles you can expect to land once trained in Cyber Security include, but are not limited to:

    • Cyber Security Engineer 
    • Cyber Security Analyst 
    • Cyber Security Consultant 
    • Cyber Security Penetration Tester

    What is the difference between Advanced Certificate, Professional Certificate & Foundational Certificate courses?

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    Academy XI’s online courses come in three formats. Whatever your learning style, work schedule, or level of support you need, Academy XI has you covered.

    To choose the right course format, start with your career goals:

    • Are you studying to transform your career? Academy XI’s ADVANCED CERTIFICATE courses give you up-to-date industry skills and set you up to graduate job-ready, with a built-in Career Support Program.
    • Want to complement your existing skill set? Academy XI’s PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE courses help you grow your expertise in a social, supported environment.
    • Just want the fundamentals? Explore at your own pace with Academy XI’s FOUNDATIONAL CERTIFICATE courses.

    How will I learn at Academy Xi?

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    In this course you’ll experience our ‘flipped classroom’ style of learning, where students cover course content independently and at their own pace, before coming together to discuss concepts, ask questions and collaborate with mentor support. You’ll learn through a combination of:

    • Readings
    • Pre-recorded videos
    • Regular live sessions with your mentor and peers
    • 1:1 sessions with your mentor
    • Hands-on activities and practical project work
    • Q&A via chat and discussion boards