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Duration
This short course is delivered over a period of 5 days.
Intake
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Overview
Availability: Applications are open for 2026.
Online Application: This course is available for online application.
Upon completion of the Essential Eight Assessment Course, participants will be equipped to accurately assess their organisation's implementation of the Essential Eight security controls using the Essential Eight Assessment Guidance Package and the Essential Eight Maturity Model. In turn, participants will understand how to develop actionable steps in order to improve their organisation's cyber security posture. Participants will receive a certificate upon successfully passing the exam.
Participants who successfully complete the course and pass the exam must not state or imply that they are endorsed by ASD or ACSC to conduct Essential Eight assessments. This includes presenting themselves as 'ASD Essential Eight Assessors' or 'ACSC Essential Eight Assessors' or any other statement that would imply ASD endorsement.
| Delivery Details | |
| Location | Casuarina Campus |
| Duration | 5 days 9:00am - 4:00pm (including lunch break) |
| Study Mode | Face-to-face and Online delivery |
| Available Dates | 22nd June - 26th June 2026 21st September - 25th September 2026 7th December - 11th December 2026 Note: classes will run dependent on minimum numbers |
| Other options | This course can be scheduled by prior arrangement and content customised for Group bookings (minimum of 6 attendees). For delivery in Alice Springs, Katherine and other NT locations, please reach out to our team at tafe.ict@cdu.edu.au. Bookings must be paid 4 weeks in advance. |
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge
- Understand the intent and application of ACSC's Essential Eight mitigation strategies.
- Learn how to use ACSC-designed tools.
- Accurately test the implementation of the Essential Eight security controls.
- Develop an accurate actionable assessment report including defining an action plan to address any weakness.
Skills
- Plan and scoping
- Tools
- Patch application
- Patch operating systems
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Restrict administrative privileges
- User application hardening
- Regular backups
- Reporting
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Skills recognition is not applicable to this course. CDU's short courses are highly targeted courses designed to help you improve a specific skill. They will help you improve your career prospects, maintain currency in your field, or allow you to try out something completely new.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Fees
2026 fees for this course are $2000.00.
International VET Package
Course information flyer(s)
Why study at CDU?
Whether you learn on campus or online, you will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred. Our students are at the heart of all that we do.
- Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
- Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
- Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
- Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond
Why study at CDU?
Whether you learn on campus or online, you will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred. Our students are at the heart of all that we do.
- Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
- Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
- Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
- Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond
What will I study?
Participants enrol in the unit listed below to undertake ZSCVICT017 TAFEcyber Essential Eight Assessor Course.
Course structure
The total nominal hours for this short course is 18.
| Unit Code | Unit | Hours |
| ZSCVICT017 | TAFEcyber Essential Eight Assessor Course | 18 |
| Total nominal hours for the short course | 18 |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Entry requirements for this short course include:
- Desired and recommended entry requirements:
- a minimum of a Certificate IV in Cyber Security, or
- four-years of experience in a technical ICT role
- Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Resources
All resources are digital and are supplied as part of the TAFEcyber Consortium.
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Course details
Location and study mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Casuarina
Study Mode: On campus, online, both
Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
Additional information
Contact details
ICT, Cyber Security and Digital |
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Learn about information technology at CDU
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How to apply
How to apply direct to CDU
Applications to CDU must be submitted online.
You will need a valid email address to create your online account.
Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.
There is no application fee when you apply online.
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