Network Security Essentials: Protect, Detect & Defend: Part 4 – Create a Security Design
This is the fourth microlearning in the Network Security Essentials: Protect, Detect & Defend learning path. As the fourth part, you will design security measures, policies, and controls by applying your threat and risk analysis. You will document your security design and refine it based on stakeholder feedback.
13-20 hours (Self-paced)
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AUD $48 per month, billed annually
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What You'll Learn?
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Design security measures including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and access controls.
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Develop policies for authentication, authorisation, and auditing.
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Apply encryption techniques to ensure confidentiality and data protection.
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Implement network segmentation and apply security best practices.
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Document and refine security designs through feedback processes.
Additional Learning Benefits
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Courses like this one can contribute to university credit and industry certifications.
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Many ICT units align with industry-recognised certifications from global technology partners, such as Microsoft, Google, and other leading providers—offering clear pathways to international recognition.
Topics Covered
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Firewalls and IDS/IPS
Security Controls Monitoring
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VPNs and Access Controls
Securing Remote Internal Access
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Security Policies
Authentication Authorisation Auditing
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Data Encryption
Symmetric Asymmetric SSL/TLS
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Network Segmentation
Isolation VLANs Best Practices
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Documentation
Refinement Stakeholder Feedback
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
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Create a documented security design aligned with organisational needs.
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Integrate firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and access controls into your security plan.
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Apply encryption and confidentiality measures to protect data.
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Develop and enforce security policies to strengthen compliance.
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Present and refine designs through structured stakeholder feedback.
Learning Pathway
SSC Online provides a flexible learning journey designed to support your goals—whether you’re upskilling, pursuing formal qualifications, or preparing for university or industry certification.
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Essential / Premium Plan: Build your knowledge and skills with flexible, self-paced learning. Access up to 100 microlearnings across high-demand fields like business, IT, project management, and cyber security.
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Microlearnings: Finish all microlearnings in this pathway to build practical skills and prepare for the accredited unit.
Go Further
Accredited Units (available via Professional Plan or pay-per-certification). Complete formal assessments to earn a Statement of Attainment for nationally recognized units of competency.
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Full Qualifications: Stack your accredited units to progress toward a full nationally recognised qualification.
Your Future Pathways
After completing full qualifications or selected accredited units, you can::
- Gain credit transfer to Australian universities toward a bachelor's degree (selected units only).
- Sit for industry-recognised certification exams (e.g., CompTIA, Azure, AWS, and others) in selected ICT units only.
- Enhance your employability skills with industry-ready credentials.
*Credit transfer and certification opportunities are available for selected units only.
Certificates Included
Australian Accredited Certification (AQF Certificate)
(Available through formal qualification pathway - Professional Track)
Statement of Attainment for accredited unit
(Unlock when you add Accredited Certification or Professional Track)
SkillX Professional Certificate
(Essential & Premium)
Unlimited access to all SSC-developed courses in our micro-credential library.
Get this course, plus full access to all SSC skills and certification courses, with our Essential Plan. Learn more
AUD $48 per month, billed annually
$59 billed monthly
Do you have a SkillX code? Apply below or during checkout.
Unlimited access to all SSC-developed courses in our micro-credential library.
Get this course, plus full access to all SSC skills and certification courses, with our Premium Plan. Learn more
AUD $96 per month, billed annually
$120 billed monthly
Do you have a SkillX code? Apply below or during checkout.
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- Start learning instantly