Cyber Security & Data Science

Applied Data Analytics and Security Assessment

This micro-credential skillset combines advanced data process analysis, stakeholder requirement discovery, and cyber security risk assessment. You will learn how to evaluate complex data environments, uncover the right business problems, and assess cyber risks to support informed decision-making, governance, and organisational improvement.

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120 - 180 hours (Self-paced).

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What You'll Learn?

  • Review and improve advanced data management processes to support organisational performance.

  • Develop and implement practical data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.

  • Identify, model, and validate stakeholder requirements to solve the right business problems.

  • Define assumptions and constraints to ensure requirements are clear, feasible, and aligned.

  • Prepare, conduct, and document cyber security risk assessments using recognised frameworks.

  • Analyse risks and communicate findings to support governance, compliance, and resilience.

Additional Learning Benefits

  • Courses like this one can contribute to university credit and industry certifications.

  • 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

  • Mastering Advanced Data Processes for Organisational Improvement
    Data Governance Process Evaluation Performance Analysis Improvement Planning Implementation Coordination
  • Solving the Right Problem by Uncovering Stakeholder Needs
    Requirements Elicitation Stakeholder Analysis Requirements Modelling Validation Techniques Constraints Management
  • Cyber Security Risk Assessments for Stronger Defences
    Risk Identification Threat Analysis Impact Assessment Risk Treatment Reporting ánd Communication

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • Assess advanced data processes and recommend improvements that support strategic decisions.

  • Coordinate implementation of data initiatives across teams and stakeholders.

  • Translate stakeholder needs into structured, validated requirements for business solutions.

  • Support solution design through accurate analysis of assumptions, constraints, and priorities.

  • Perform cyber security risk assessments to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts.

  • Present risk findings clearly to support informed decision-making and organisational protection.

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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Start Here

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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Complete the Learning Pathway

Microlearnings: Finish all microlearnings in this pathway to build practical skills and prepare for the accredited unit.

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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.

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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.


This skillset brings together three learning paths that align with the nationally recognised units:

  • Mastering Advanced Data Processes for Organisational Improvement
  • Solving the Right Problem by Uncovering Stakeholder Needs
  • Cyber Security Risk Assessments for Stronger Defences

This skillset includes:

  • Part 1: Review Data Management Processes
  • Part 2: Research and Consolidate Findings
  • Part 3: Develop Recommendations for Data Improvements
  • Part 4: Coordinate Implementation of Recommendations
  • Part 5: Identify and Organise Requirements
  • Part 6: Specify and Model Requirements
  • Part 7: Define Assumptions and Constraints
  • Part 8: Verify and Validate Requirements
  • Part 9: Preparing for a Cyber Security Risk Assessment
  • Part 10: Conducting a Cyber Security Risk Assessment
  • Part 11: Finalising and Communicating Risk Assessment Findings

Once you complete all eleven microlearnings, you can upgrade to the Professional plan. This provides access to the Advanced Data Analytics skillset accredited unit. Successful completion will lead to a Statement of Attainment for ICTDAT603 – Assess Advanced Data Processes, ICTSAD610 – Analyse Stakeholder Requirements, ICTCYS608 – Perform Cyber Security Risk Assessments, issued by South Sydney College (RTO Code: 45279). This nationally recognised outcome positions you for career progression in advanced data analytics, business analysis, cyber security risk assessment, governance, and digital transformation roles.

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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)

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