Cyber Technician

What is this Micro-Credential about?

The Micro-Credential provides practical skills for efficient, reliable cybersecurity operations in
the context of the New Zealand IT industry.

Why study?

The IT industry has a shortage of cyber technicians to carry out the day-to-day operational protection of networks, information, and device privacy. Organisations that use digital technology and prioritise security need skilled cyber technicians.

Learning Experience

• Four Synchronous group webinars support learning, reinforce content, provide industry updates, and prepare learners for the assessment project.
• Six asynchronous modules featuring practice activities, discussions, and reflection to track competency, engagement, and progression.
• iLab activities – a secure online space for practicing and testing security tools against cyber intrusions.
• One summative assessment.

Prerequisites

• Basic IT knowledge, equivalent to level 5 or above, or related work experience.
• Able to perform basic IT tasks such as installing software, using operating systems like Windows or Linux, creating a basic network, and supporting its day-to-day routine functions.

Value to the learner
Able to provide entry-level operations support to protect an organisation’s network, data, and devices in the NZ IT industry.

Value to the market
A Cyber Technician employee will be able to protect the organisations’ digital assets and services.