
Developed and delivered by TAFEcyber, this course offers a vital deep dive into the Australian Signals Directorate's renowned Essential Eight maturity model, equipping you with the skills to help implement it within your own organisation.
During this course you'll learn to:
use PowerShell scripting language for cyber security tasks
understand Windows security policies and settings for Essential Eight compliance
application control and hardening to lock down systems and prevent unauthorised software from running
understand authentication, privilege escalation, and Active Directory Networks
create a compliance-based Essential Eight assessment report.
You'll leave this course with:
a Credly Digital Badge ‘Certificate of Completion’ for the Essentials Eight Essentials course
the ability to advance to the TAFE Statement in ACSC Essential Eight Assessment course
the ability to contribute to Essential Eight implementation within your own organisation.
Learn a new skill and improve your career prospects
Explore a hobby in a fun and supportive environment
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
The TAFE Statement in Essential Eight Essentials does not have any courses.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous work experience and study history. You may be able to use recognition of prior learning when applying for a course in the future. If you're successful, you'll get your qualification faster.
Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.
Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
TAFE NSW Libraries
Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential
Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home
LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
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