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Cyber Forensics and Security (Online)

This micro-credential will cover cyber forensics and security so that individual and organisational resources can be protected from potential cyber attacks.

Programme Overview

The micro-credential introduces software, system, network security and their digital forensics investigations. It covers a range of topics including cybersecurity strategies, GDPR, identity and access management technologies, communications security, a range of topics on cyber forensics including mobile and photograph forensics investigations.

Recommended Background

• Students will be IT professionals (with an undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience)
• University Entrance (or equivalent required for admission)
• Currently, micro-credentials are only available to NZ citizens and permanent residents

Duration

• 8 weeks

Next Start Dates

• 2026:
  • 20 April (Q2)
  • 13 July (Q3)
  • 5 October (Q4)
• Enrolment closes one week before the course starts.

Domestic Fees

• $960* (estimate)
• *The programme fees are indicative and estimates only. Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this webpage. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

Programme Structure

This micro-credential appeals to professionals wanting a more specific study in cybersecurity. The micro-credential will be of particular benefit to IT professionals within organisations wanting to up-skill. It will assist organisations, ensuring they have expertise within their own talent pool reducing the costs of implementing an effective cyber security stance.

Course Modules

• Introduction to Cyber Security
• Software Security
• Identity and Access Management
• Communications Security
• Introduction to Digital Forensics
• Digital Forensic investigations
• Mobile Forensics
• Photograph Forensics

Course Benefits

Learners will develop an understanding of basic cyber forensics principles, as well as identify threats to software, systems, and communication networks. You will be equipped to describe countermeasures for protecting software, systems, and communication networks, and the limitations of malware countermeasures. Learners will be able to identify and evaluate the most common vulnerabilities and attacks, and will analyse network security protocols and their real life applications including Aotearoa security breaches.

Assessment

Learners will be assessed through a combination of activities that assesses all of the learning objectives from each of the modules within the course. These will largely be case studies, assignments, and a final online exam (approx. 1 hour).

Programme Completion

Upon completion of the course, you will be awarded with 15 credit points from the University of Auckland. You will be issued with a digital badge from the University of Auckland which you can share across your digital profiles like LinkedIn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Application FAQs

• What are the entry requirements? This course is for IT professionals (with an undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience). Please note that for admission you must meet the requirements to study at a New Zealand University (e.g. through University Entrance or an alternative entrance pathway).
• Is this micro-credential open to non-resident students? No. Currently our micro-credentials are only open to NZ citizens and permanent residents.
• What are the exact dates for the next intake? The next intake dates are listed above.
• Can I pay for my micro-credential through StudyLink? Unfortunately, Student Loan (through StudyLink) cannot be used to pay for a micro-credential.

Studying FAQs

• Can I study the course in my own time? You can study at a time that suits you (within the allocated course dates). UoA Online courses have been designed to be flexible yet structured to help you gain the knowledge in the time you have.
• How is the course structured? The course will run over 8 weeks, and will comprise of weekly modules, essentially 1 module per week. Further details on the course structure can be found above.
• Can I study the course whilst working full-time? Yes, our courses are designed for working professionals and are structured to be flexible yet structured to help you gain the knowledge in the time you have.

Assessment FAQs

• How will I be assessed? Learners will be assessed through a combination of activities that assesses all of the learning objectives from each of the modules within the course. These will largely be case studies, assignments, and a final online test (approx. 2 hrs).

Benefits FAQs

• Does the course enable me to take further study at the University? All our micro-credentials are credit bearing, so that you can progress your studies further towards a degree qualification. Please note, credits will need to be relevant to the programme you wish to study and satisfy the programmes specific entry requirements.
• How many course credits will I attain upon completion of the course? Upon completion of the course, you will be awarded with 15 credit points from the University of Auckland.
• Do I get a certificate at the end? Will it reflect online micro-credential? Upon completion of the course, you will be issued with a digital badge from the University of Auckland which you can share across your digital profiles like LinkedIn.
• What employers or professional associations have endorsed the value and industry relevance of the learning outcomes of this micro-credential?
  • IT Professionals New Zealand
  • Ports of Auckland
  • RedShield Security Ltd