Forge a career fighting cybercrime.

Socialising, communication, banking, shopping and time management can all be done online. But as our digital presence grows, so does the risk of cybercrime. Government bodies, law enforcement agencies and even local businesses can be affected by fraud, hacking or identity theft, and qualified professionals are needed to help protect them.

La Trobe's Bachelor of Cybersecurity/ Bachelor of Criminology gives you a solid foundation in cybersecurity plus the knowledge and skills you need to tackle cybercrime. During this four-year course you'll discover the history of hacking and learn how to defend and protect online data from security threats.

You'll learn:

• Cybersecurity and IT
• Law, policy and social justice
• Cyber law and policy
• Business data analysis

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Skilled cybersecurity and criminology professionals can find employment in a variety of roles, including:

• Security operations centre analyst
• Digital forensic analyst
• Online covert operator

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Bachelor of Cybersecurity is provisionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Graduates of the Bachelor of Cybersecurity may apply for membership with the ACS.