Skill pathway
Security Operations
Compliance & Safety
A career-specific capability curated from the official Jobs and Skills Australia ANZSCO description and tasks for Security Officers and Guards.
Why employers ask for Security Operations
Security Operations shows up in the skill requirements for 12 of the Australian careers we track, including Security Officers and Guards, ICT Managers, Hotel and Motel Managers. 2 of the job listings currently on SkillHarbour name it as a requirement.
Where to learn Security Operations
Start here (beginner)
Microsoft Learn
Enhance security operations by using Microsoft Security Copilot
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate II in Security Operations
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Security Operations
Total Seminars
CompTIA Security+
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in Security Management
Whizlabs
Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Professional
Nationally Recognised Training
Security supervision
Edureka
Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response
Nationally Recognised Training
Advanced Cyber Incident Threat Detection and Prevention Skill Set
Packt
Systems Security Certified Practitioner
Google Cybersecurity
Google Cybersecurity
KodeKloud
Azure Security Engineer AZ-500
John Wiley & Sons
CISSP For Dummies
Go further
Microsoft Learn
Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender XDR
Microsoft Learn
Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities
Microsoft Learn
Introduction to Microsoft Defender XDR threat protection
Microsoft Learn
Mitigate threats using Microsoft Purview
Microsoft Learn
Implement security for Azure SQL databases
Microsoft Learn
Configure SIEM security operations using Microsoft Sentinel
Careers that use Security Operations
Security Officers and Guards
$95k · needed at level 3 of 5
ICT Managers
$172k · needed at level 4 of 5
Hotel and Motel Managers
$95k · needed at level 3 of 5
Licensed Club Managers
$92k · needed at level 3 of 5
Retail Supervisors
$66k · needed at level 3 of 5
Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists
$128k · needed at level 3 of 5
Fire and Emergency Workers
$129k · needed at level 3 of 5
Special Care Workers
$89k · needed at level 3 of 5
Inspectors and Regulatory Officers
$97k · needed at level 3 of 5
Prison Officers
$108k · needed at level 3 of 5
Defence Force Members - Other Ranks
Not published · needed at level 3 of 5
Caretakers
$72k · needed at level 3 of 5