Emerging Technologies: Emerging Cyber Threats and AI

Cybersecurity threats are escalating. From ransomware to human error, cybercrime can damage organisations across every sector, making strong leadership essential.

On this online microcredential from Deakin University, learn to manage cyber risks through governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) strategies.

Designed for professionals with digital, business, or management experience, you’ll discover how to align security frameworks with business priorities and promote secure practices across your organisation.

You’ll finish the course with the skills to evaluate threats, reduce vulnerabilities, and drive sustainable, secure digital operations–with a digital certificate and 0.5 postgraduate-level credit to support your next career step.

Build strategic cyber resilience in a changing landscape

From high-profile breaches to evolving regulation, managing cyber risk has become a core business priority. On this microcredential, you’ll explore the nature of today’s cyber threats and learn how to create risk management strategies that align with real-world organisational needs.

You’ll examine case studies, explore enterprise vulnerabilities, and consider the tools needed to build a secure, resilient future.

Understand the role of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)

Cybersecurity management is about more than IT systems–it’s about business responsibility. You’ll explore GRC models and how to assess risk at a strategic level.

This microcredential will help you lead organisational responses to regulation, manage cyber incidents, and make cybersecurity part of long-term value planning.

Promote secure behaviours and lead a culture of awareness

You’ll also examine how to promote behavioural change, improve cyber awareness across teams, and build a strong security culture.

From third-party relationships to internal practices, you’ll understand the human factors that drive digital risk–and how to influence them.

Learn with the experts at Deakin University

Deakin is at the forefront of cybersecurity and emerging technologies education, offering future-focused, industry-aligned programmes. In completing this microcredential, you’ll gain a digital certificate and a Credly badge, along with 0.5 AQF Deakin credits.

How will the skills you learn help in your career?

You’ll develop the strategic mindset to lead cybersecurity initiatives, improve resilience, and reduce organisational risk. Whether you work in business, tech, or compliance, this microcredential will help you align cybersecurity with leadership goals and career progression.

How will you be assessed?

You’ll complete a final assessment that applies cyber risk concepts to a realistic organisational scenario. This will include analysing risks, selecting frameworks, and preparing a strategic risk and response plan that aligns with business needs.

What will you receive?

You’ll receive a digital certificate and Credly badge from Deakin University. On successful completion, you’ll also gain 0.5 postgraduate credit (Australian Qualifications Framework Level 8 or 9), which can be used towards further study at Deakin or other institutions.