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Cyber security careers

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Cyber threats are evolving rapidly and Australia needs professionals who can combine technical expertise with strategic leadership.

ACU’s Master of Cyber Security (Online) is designed for working professionals and career changers looking to advance in a future-focused field. Building on core cyber security principles, you’ll develop advanced capabilities in risk management, governance, security architecture and leadership skills needed to make effective decisions responsibly and ethically. Delivered 100 per cent online, you’ll have the flexibility to study while balancing work and personal commitments as you gain industry-relevant knowledge.

With ACU’s Master of Cyber Security (Online), you could pursue careers as:

  • software security analyst
  • security consultant
  • information security analyst
  • IT security consultant
  • security systems administrator
  • cyber security manager.

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Where cyber security can take you

Graduate with job‑ready cybersecurity knowledge and practical skills, ensuring you’ll be well positioned for leadership roles across government, industry and the private sector. The degree is designed to align with current industry needs and emerging career pathways in cyber security.

Security software engineer $100k per year2

Security consultant $110k per year3

Information security analyst $95k per year4

IT security consultant $160k per year5

What you’ll learn

Designed for both career changers and professionals looking to upskill, the course offers flexible online study, allowing you to balance your studies with work and other commitments.

Throughout the course, you will develop practical and analytical skills in areas such as cyber threat detection, risk management and secure system design. You will also explore the ethical and societal impacts of technology, helping you apply your skills responsibly in professional settings.

Australia needs cyberspace defenders

  • In Australia, a cybercrime is reported every six minutes.6
  • Over 84,700 cybercrime reports were submitted to the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) from 2024-2025.7
  • Australia consistently ranks among the top four most cyber attacked nations in the world.8

Sources

  1. https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). 
  2. https://www.glassdoor.com.au/Salaries/security-software-engineer-salary-SRCH_KO0,26.htm. 
  3. https://www.glassdoor.com.au/Salaries/security-consultant-salary-SRCH_KO0,19.htm. 
  4. https://www.glassdoor.com.au/Salaries/information-security-analyst-salary-SRCH_KO0,28.htm.  
  5. https://www.glassdoor.com.au/Salaries/cyber-security-manager-salary-SRCH_KO0,22.htm. 
  6. https://www.cyber.gov.au/about-us/view-all-content/reports-and-statistics/annual-cyber-threat-report-2024-2025.  
  7. https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2025-10-14/annual-cyber-threat-report-highlights-persistent-threat-individuals-across-australian-economy.  
  8. https://australiancybersecuritymagazine.com.au/australia-ranks-fourth-globally-for-cyber-threats-in-critical-infrastructure/.