Certificate IV in Business Cyber Security
Develop workplace cyber security awareness and skills with the online BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Cyber Security) from Swinburne Open Education. Gain a nationally recognised qualification and contribute to cyber safety.
Course code: BSB40120
Delivery mode: Online
Course duration: 18 months
Qualification: Certificate IV
Eligibility: This course is not available to international students
Nationally recognised: Yes
Awarded by: Swinburne University of Technology
Assessments:
Online quizzes, including multiple choice and short answer questions
Portfolio of evidence, written reports & case studies
Video and audio role plays and demonstrations
Launch your cyber security career with high-demand skills, champion cybersecurity awareness programs and lead the development of risk management strategies.
As businesses become increasingly reliant on digital technologies, the rise of cyber security concerns has driven growth in data protection and digital security within organisations.
This online cyber security course will equip you with an understanding of legislative requirements, maintaining security of digital devices, and the assessment and management of cyber security threats while also promoting IT security awareness and best practices in the workplace.
You will be able to support businesses by championing cybersecurity awareness programs, contributing to policies and procedures of personal data protection and data security, and recommending risk management strategies.
Enjoy the flexibility of studying online at your own pace. Gain a nationally recognised BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Cyber Security). Enrol now to study online with Swinburne Open Education.
This course is not available to International students.
Skills you'll learn
Maintain security of digital devices
Gain knowledge of laws and regulations related to cyber security
Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
Contribute to cyber security threat assessments and risk management
Apply critical thinking to work practices.
Your career opportunities
Business operations
Assistant Security analyst
Incident responder
Team leader.
Start your cyber security career
Source: Career outcome information from Your Career (Jan 2025).
Why study Certificate IV in Business Cyber Security online
Nationally recognised qualification.
This online cyber security course teaches you to secure digital devices, manage cyber threats, and understand legal requirements.
Gain high-demand skills to launch a cyber security career.
Develop skills to lead cybersecurity awareness and risk management strategies.
Our flexible online study allows you to continue with your current role while you study.
Study online with our world-class learning platform
Designed and delivered online so you can learn anywhere, anytime
Study on any device - desktop, tablet or mobile
Learn through regular trainer-lead online sessions and native content
Engage with your learning community through online forums and messages
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Online course modules
Once you have enrolled in this online course, you can access our online platform and start with the first module. You will need to complete a module and then the next module becomes available to you.
This cyber security course contains 12 online modules, which have been designed to cover the following units of competency, including 6 core units and 6 elective units.
Expand units below, to get an understanding of topics and objectives.
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use advanced-level critical thinking skills in a workplace context. This includes using methods of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of using digital technologies to collaborate in a workplace context, including working as part of a remote team. It involves undertaking a basic review of organisational processes to identify opportunities for using digital technologies to complete work tasks more efficiently and effectively.
BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, develop and maintain effective work relationships and networks through relationship building and negotiation skills required by workers. These workers may be within an organisation as well as freelance or contract workers.
BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area in order to meet legislative requirements.
BSBWRT411 Write complex documents
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise complex documents.
BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate and apply communication strategies in the workplace within any industry.
BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify signs and sources of strain on personal health and wellbeing (both physical and mental) within job roles and according to key performance indicators (KPIs).
BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and prioritise own work tasks. It also addresses the skills and knowledge to monitor and obtain feedback on personal work performance.
BSBXCS401 Maintain security of digital device
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required ensure the cyber security of digital devices.
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote cyber security in a work area. It applies to those working in a broad range of industries who as part of their job role support policies, procedures and practice within an organisation that promote cyber security.
BSBXCS403 Contribute to cyber security threat assessments
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support maintaining a cyber secure network through identifying cyber security threats for an organisation.
BSBXCS404 Contribute to cyber security risk management
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to cyber security risk management, which includes assisting in developing and managing associated risk management strategies.
Course requirements
Online study FAQs
We understand you need to fit study around your busy life. Our online learning platform is designed with this in mind, so you can study on any device, anywhere, anytime. Here are answers to some cyber security frequently asked questions.
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