Security Architecture & Zero Trust Design
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design security architecture to organisation requirements, utilising specific design methodologies.

| Study | Online learning |
- 4 chapters
- 15 lessons
- 15 videos
- 83 knowledge-check questions
- Nationally recognised unit
- Its own progress dashboard
What you cover
Key topics
- Prepare to design security infrastructure
- Design security architecture
- Finalise security architecture
Skills and tools
What you practise
Your learning
Course content
4 chapters · 15 lessons · 15 videos
Chapter 1 · ICTCYS613 Security Architecture & Zero Trust Design1 lesson
- Lesson 1: Overview
Chapter 2 · Prepare to design security infrastructure6 lessons
- Lesson 2: Analyse an organisation’s operation and infrastructure to identify security requirements
- Lesson 3: Research and identify industry standard design methodologies utilised in security architecture design
- Lesson 4: Determine required security level and perimeters, security features and security mode
- Lesson 5: Establish all data types to be included in security architecture
- Lesson 6: Document all security architecture findings and confirm with required personnel
- Lesson 7: Self-learning task
Chapter 3 · Design security architecture4 lessons
- Lesson 8: Establish and document specific requirements and features of security requirements
- Lesson 9: Design and document security solution according to organisational requirements
- Lesson 10: Submit documentation to required personnel for initial feedback
- Lesson 11: Self-learning task
Chapter 4 · Finalise security architecture4 lessons
- Lesson 12: Demonstrate security design utilises major industry standard design methodologies
- Lesson 13: Demonstrate security design addresses organisational cyber security requirements
- Lesson 14: Submit documentation to required personnel and seek and respond to feedback
- Lesson 15: Self-learning task
Who it’s for
Is this course for you?
It applies to those who work in roles as senior network systems and server administrators,cyber security engineers, DevOps engineers and cyber security solutions architects and are responsible for designing security solutions.
Recognition
Nationally recognised learning
Nationally recognised unit of competency: ICTCYS613 Utilise design methodologies for security architecture
| Unit | ICTCYS613 Utilise design methodologies for security architecture |
| Training package | ICT Information and Communications Technology |
| Field | Cyber security |
| Release | Release 1 · Current |
training.gov.au, verified 16 October 2026
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Your questions
Frequently asked questions
Is this unit nationally recognised?
Yes. ICTCYS613 Utilise design methodologies for security architecture is a current unit of competency in the ICT Information and Communications Technology, listed on training.gov.au, the National Register of vocational education and training in Australia.
How is the unit organised?
4 chapters and 15 lessons, built around the unit's 3 official outcomes. It includes 15 videos and 83 knowledge-check questions.
How is it assessed?
Assessment tasks for this unit are listed under Assignments in the unit, with how to submit each one and what's still outstanding.
How do I track my progress?
Go to dashboard opens this unit's own dashboard. Progress, activity and streaks there count this unit only.




