Cyber Security & Data Science Microcredentials

Strategic Security Design: Building Resilient Systems: Part 1 – Prepare to Design Security Infrastructure

This is the first microlearning in the Strategic Security Design: Building Resilient Systems learning path. As the first part, you will assess organisational operations and infrastructure, determine security levels and perimeters, classify data types, and apply industry-standard design methodologies to build a strong foundation for secure architecture.


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What You'll Learn?

  • Analyse organisational operations to identify security requirements.

  • Research and apply industry-standard design methodologies (e.g., OSA, SDL, RMF, TOGAF, ISO 27001).

  • Define security levels, perimeters, and features for resilience.

  • Establish and classify critical data types for inclusion in architecture.

  • Document security architecture findings and confirm with stakeholders.

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

  • Organisational Operations
    Infrastructure Assets Threat Landscape
  • Security Design Methodologies
    OSA SDL RMF TOGAF ISO 27001
  • Security Levels and Perimeters
    Public Internal Confidential Restricted
  • Security Features and Modes
    Preventive Detective Corrective Controls
  • Data Classification
    PII Financial Intellectual Property Operational Data

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 and document organisational security requirements.

  • Apply design methodologies to prepare resilient architecture foundations.

  • Define appropriate levels, perimeters, and features for security systems.

  • Establish secure handling of diverse organisational data types.

  • Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders for design validation.

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This microlearning is part of the Strategic Security Design: Building Resilient Systems learning path, aligned with the nationally recognised unit ICTCYS613 – Utilise Design Methodologies for Security Architecture.

The full learning path includes:

  • Part 1 – Prepare to Design Security Infrastructure
  • Part 2 – Design Security Architecture
  • Part 3 – Finalise Security Architecture

Once you complete all three microlearnings, you can upgrade to the Professional plan. This provides access to the accredited unit. Successful completion will lead to a Statement of Attainment for ICTCYS613 – Utilise Design Methodologies for Security Architecture, issued by South Sydney College (RTO Code: 45279). This nationally recognised outcome positions you for career growth in security architecture, cyber resilience, and enterprise ICT leadership.

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