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.
estimated duration
13-20 hours (Self-paced).
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What You'll Learn?
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Analyse organisational operations to identify security requirements.
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Research and apply industry-standard design methodologies (e.g., OSA, SDL, RMF, TOGAF, ISO 27001).
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Define security levels, perimeters, and features for resilience.
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Establish and classify critical data types for inclusion in architecture.
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Document security architecture findings and confirm with stakeholders.
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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Organisational Operations
Infrastructure Assets Threat Landscape
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Security Design Methodologies
OSA SDL RMF TOGAF ISO 27001
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Security Levels and Perimeters
Public Internal Confidential Restricted
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Security Features and Modes
Preventive Detective Corrective Controls
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Data Classification
PII Financial Intellectual Property Operational Data
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
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By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
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Assess and document organisational security requirements.
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Apply design methodologies to prepare resilient architecture foundations.
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Define appropriate levels, perimeters, and features for security systems.
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Establish secure handling of diverse organisational data types.
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Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders for design validation.
Learning Pathway
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Microlearnings: Finish all microlearnings in this pathway to build practical skills and prepare for the accredited unit.
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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.
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)
Total of $299.04 / year $708.0 58.0%
Save 408.96 / year
Monthly billing also available: $59 / month
The price shown includes this course, plus full access to all other eligible courses in your selected subscription diary
Do you have a SkillX code? Apply below or during checkout.
Total of $499.08 / year $1440.0 65.0%
Save 940.92 / year
Monthly billing also available: $120 / month
The price shown includes this course, plus full access to all other eligible courses in your selected subscription diary
Do you have a SkillX code? Apply below or during checkout.
Note: Industry-certified or partner courses are available separately and are not included in the standard subscription.