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Cyber Security Governance

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Course type Short courses
Proficiency level Emerging
Delivery method Online
Member $570
Non-Member $720
CPD hours 6

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Gain the strategic insight and practical tools to protect your organisation from evolving cyber threats through effective governance.

Cyber security governance is the foundation of a resilient digital organisation. It defines the policies, processes, and standards that protect critical information systems while ensuring integrity, compliance, and ethical responsibility.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of how to establish and manage effective cyber governance frameworks.

You’ll explore how governance supports risk management, aligns with business objectives, and helps organisations respond to the rising complexity of cyber threats.

Through real-world examples and actionable insights, you’ll learn how to make informed decisions that safeguard assets, build stakeholder trust, and support long-term operational security.

More details about the course

Learning objectives ▼
  • Understand and apply cyber security governance principles.
  • Implement key cyber security frameworks.
  • Analyse and respond to cyber security incidents.
Course structure ▼

Section A – Governance Principles

  • Introduction to cyber security governance
  • Cyber security governance principles
  • Roles and duties in cyber security governance

Section B – Professional Practices

  • Digital and data management
  • Ethical practices and integrity
  • Collaboration in cyber security governance
  • Continuous professional development in cyber skills

Section C – Personal Thinking

  • Case study: Australian Red Cross (ARC) / International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) – November 2021

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Assessments ▼

A short course is assessed as follows:

  • A final quiz (multiple choice, achieve 75% to pass, unlimited attempts).
  • A short case study written response (suggested answers are revealed for reflection).
  • Knowledge checks are included as you progress through the course material (these are not assessed).
  • See the Assessment Rules for further information.
For business ▼

We provide specialised in-house training to organisations who want to train large groups of staff.

What are the benefits on in-house training?

  • Train large numbers of staff.
  • Participate in customised training that caters to the needs of your staff and your organisation’s business objectives.
  • Invite and engage with your key clients, suppliers and contractors to ensure you’re working together with the same knowledge.

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Key Information
  • Assessment: Knowledge checks, quiz questions, and a case study response.
    Proficiency level: Emerging
    Digital badge issued:     Short course: Cyber Security Governance
Certificates
  • This short course forms a part of:
    Certificate in Risk and Compliance
  • Complete six short, focused courses and get a Certificate. Each course builds your expertise step-by-step, giving you practical skills and a nationally respected credential. Flexible, accessible, and designed for busy professionals—start your journey today and grow your governance career with confidence.

Capabilities : Reflection & Learning , Critical & Independent Thinking , Governance & Oversight , Digital & Data , Collaborating & Influencing , Risk Governance

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