Governments, businesses, and private citizens all use computers on a daily basis. Cyber security exists to protect computer systems and shared data from theft or damage by any presence that plans to do harm. Security is a constant issue as technology changes and criminals circumvent existing safety measures.

Australia is an island country and continent of the southern hemisphere, in the SW Pacific, a member state of the Commonwealth.

A master program may be offered in a variety of different fields, allowing students of almost any subject to enhance their knowledge and improve their credentials. This degree generally takes one to three years to obtain, although requirements may vary.