New Zealand Diploma in Cybersecurity (Level 6)

The importance of cybersecurity is increasingly seen as critical to business operations and Aotearoa needs to be able to rely on a strong cybersecurity workforce, capable of preventing, adapting to, and responding to threats.

Do you want an exciting career in the fast-paced, ever-changing cybersecurity industry?  Gain hands-on in a modern learning environment, and get into entry-level roles in the specialised field of cybersecurity.

HTCS6701 Information System Security

This paper analyses the fundamental concepts in information system security and the impact of cyber law and regulations on the organisation’s operations.

HTCS6702 Cryptography

This paper introduces the concepts of cryptography and analyses the mechanisms to manage access to sensitive data in an organisation.

HTCS6703 Network Security

This paper analyses different attacks that may target an organisation’s network and the security mechanisms to protect the network against these attacks.

HTCS6704 Cybersecurity Management

This paper analyses the requirements of cybersecurity management within an organisation and applies cybersecurity frameworks to manage security risks.

HTCS6705 Ethical Hacking and Testing

This paper analyses and applies different methods to perform hacking ethically and implement security mechanisms to protect the organisation’s information system

HTCS6706 Cybersecurity Data Analysis

This paper analyses and applies cybersecurity incidents handling process and techniques in an information system to manage cybersecurity breaches.

HTCS6707 Cybersecurity Project

Project A: This paper will enable students to research, analyse, select and apply a range of tools and techniques to develop a solution to a cybersecurity problem. Wherever possible students should implement a project on behalf of a client.

Project B: This paper will enable students to research, analyse, select and apply a range of tools and techniques to develop a solution to a cybersecurity problem. Wherever possible students should implement a project on behalf of a client.