This Specialization brings together three industry-relevant courses, Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 Governance, Cyber Security: GRC Part 2 Risk Management and Compliance, and Cyber Security: Incident Response Theory to Practice, to give you the knowledge and tools to lead with confidence in the face of evolving cyber threats. You’ll start by exploring how organisations design governance structures, develop policies, and align cyber security strategy with business objectives. You’ll then build advanced capabilities in assessing and managing cyber risks, applying global frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls, and ensuring compliance with increasingly complex regulatory obligations. Finally, you’ll translate strategy into action by learning how to prepare for, detect, contain, and recover from cyber incidents, strengthening your ability to minimise impact and drive resilience.

Developed by Macquarie University’s Cyber Skills Academy, ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide and recognised as Australia’s leading cyber security school, this Specialization blends academic rigour with hands-on practice. By the end, you will be equipped to craft governance frameworks, oversee risk and compliance programs, and lead effective incident response, positioning yourself as a trusted professional who can safeguard organisational integrity and digital trust in an era of constant disruption.

Applied Learning Project

Throughout the Specialization, you’ll engage with authentic projects, from drafting governance frameworks to developing risk management strategies and incident response playbooks. These applied tasks ensure you graduate with practical experience that can be implemented directly in workplace environments.