Cyber Security & Data Science Microcredentials

Strategic Security Design: Building Resilient Systems: Part 2 – Design Security Architecture

This is the second microlearning in the Strategic Security Design: Building Resilient Systems learning path. As the second part, you will define and document security requirements, design tailored solutions aligned with organisational needs, and submit your architecture for stakeholder feedback to ensure alignment with compliance, risk, and operational goals.


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What You'll Learn?

  • Establish and document organisational security requirements and features.

  • Design secure ICT architecture based on identified needs.

  • Incorporate methodologies such as TOGAF, ISO/IEC 27001, and SABSA.

  • Map security controls to threats and compliance obligations.

  • Submit security documentation and respond to stakeholder feedback.

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

  • Security Requirements
    Organisational Needs Compliance Obligations Threat Modelling
  • Security Architecture Design
    Access Control Encryption IDS/IPS, SIEM
  • Documentation Practices
    Structure Clarity Compliance Mapping
  • Stakeholder Feedback
    Reviews Revisions Iterative Design

Learning Outcomes

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

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

  • Translate organisational security needs into structured architecture requirements.

  • Design security solutions aligned with compliance and operational goals.

  • Document secure architecture designs in a professional format.

  • Engage stakeholders to refine architecture through feedback and iteration.

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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 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 strategy.

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Certificates Included

Australian Accredited Certification (AQF Certificate)

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Strategic Security Design: Building Resilient Systems: Part 2 – Design Security Architecture
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