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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\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><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\/CSE4IFU\" target=\"_blank\">INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE4IFU<\/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><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE4IP\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE4IP<\/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\/TC002O\" target='_blank'>Online<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Critically review the contemporary social and ethical issues relevant to professional decision-making and leadership in cybersecurity<\/li><li>Implement strategies to safeguard data, systems and networks through application of advanced knowledge and technical skills.<\/li><li>Propose solutions to technical problems through application of advanced knowledge of issues and techniques in information technology.<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>There&#39;s a critical need for more cybersecurity professionals and they're highly sought-after in a wide range of sectors, including technology, communications, education, finance, government, defence, healthcare, energy, and resources.<\/p><p>Graduates may be suitable for roles such as:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Security architect<\/strong><ul><li>Plan, implement and supervise computer and network security systems.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Cyber intelligence analyst<\/strong><ul><li>Use your knowledge in areas like network administration or network engineering to help counter the activities of cybercriminals such as hackers and developers of malicious software.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Cybersecurity consultant<\/strong><ul><li>Play both the attacker and the defender to optimise computer systems, networks and software programs.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Cybersecurity policy adviser<\/strong><ul><li>Work independently on different aspects of the advisory model. 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