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You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE4004\" target=\"_blank\">CYBER SECURITY PRINCIPLES<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE4004<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE5010\" target=\"_blank\">INSIDE THE MIND OF A HACKER<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE5010<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/TP001O\" target='_blank'>Online<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Evaluate key cybersecurity concepts and develop strategies for network security, incident response, and risk management, integrating secure software design and web security practices.<\/li><li>Examine hacker motivations and tactics, and formulate strategies to prevent data breaches and strengthen security<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>This course is ideal for professionals seeking to transition into cybersecurity or expand their technical expertise, offering practical insights into threat analysis, risk management, and ethical hacking. 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