• You want to keep your personal and professional digital assets secure.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

• Enjoy problem solving.
• Show your ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions.

In today's interconnected world, your digital identity is as valuable as your physical one. This essential course equips you with crucial skills to protect your online presence from ever-evolving cyber threats. With millions of Australian’s personal details compromised each year through data breaches, the ripple effects can impact individuals for years through identity theft, financial fraud, and reputational damage. The security of your digital life has never been more critical.

This course provides the basic skills and knowledge to support the protection of personal and workplace information and digital assets through practical, hands-on training.

Key Focus Areas:

• Understanding and managing your digital footprint.
• Protecting your personal and professional identity online.
• Making informed decisions about information sharing.
• Strengthening your online account security.
• Identifying and responding to potential threats.
• Building sustainable security habits.
• Managing your privacy across multiple platforms.

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research and complete assessment requirements.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication - Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
• Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Safeguard your personal and professional digital assets.
  • Comprehensive digital footprint assessment.
  • Security audit of personal online accounts and profiles.
  • Identification of current and emerging cyber threats.
  • Implementation of robust protection measures.
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.