# ICT Security Specialist (ANZSCO 262112)

Source: Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect invitation round results; per-occupation invitation counts are ImmiTrend estimates (the Department publishes totals and cut-offs, not per-occupation counts)  
Data as at: 10 November 2026 (EOI pool: October 2026)  
Page: https://immitrend.com.au/occupations/ict-security-specialist-262112

## Summary

As at November 2026, ICT Security Specialist (ANZSCO 262112) is still invited through the subclass 189: the 15 October 2026 round invited it at 100 points, for EOIs with a date of effect up to 8 November 2024 (an estimated 8 invitations, 0.3% of its 2,941 EOIs at 65+). The October 2026 189 pool holds 3,097 EOIs (1,150 at 85+ points), with 4,245 in 190 and 4,480 in 491. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 90 points (10 November 2026) and 491 at 115 points (30 April 2026), community reported. Four states list the occupation for 190 or 491. The 189 cut-off ranged 85–100 over the last 5 rounds, rising.

## Pathways

| Visa | Pathway | Latest cut-off | Source | Status | Grants |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 189 | Skilled Independent | 100 (15 October 2026, DOE 8 November 2024) | official | 1 of 4 rounds | 14–23 (2025-26*) |
| 190 | State nominated | 90 (10 November 2026) | community-reported | 4 states list it | 186 (2025-26*) |
| 491 | Regional, state or family | 115 (30 April 2026) | community-reported | 4 states list it | 90–93 (2025-26*) |
| 186 | Employer sponsored | No points test | – | Employer | 75 (2024-25) |

## Will I get a 189 invitation as an ICT Security Specialist?

Likely at 100 points or more. ICT Security Specialist was invited in 5 recent 189 rounds, most recently at 100 on 15 Oct 2026.

### Last 189 round (15 October 2026)

| Cut-off | Date of effect | Est. invited | Queue invited |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 100 | on or before 8 November 2024 | 8 | 0.3% (8 of 2,941 EOIs at 65+) |

Cut-off and date of effect: Home Affairs. Invitations and queue share: ImmiTrend estimates from the 1 October 2026 EOI pool.

ImmiTrend's frozen prediction for this round was 100 points; every occupation's prediction and result: https://immitrend.com.au/189-prediction/2026-10-15.

Next 189 round: date not announced; forecast pending.

## Which state could nominate an ICT Security Specialist?

Four states list ICT Security Specialist for 2026-27: NSW, VIC, QLD and WA are open.

## All states as a table

| State | Status | Listed | 190 queue | 491 queue | 85+ | Last cut-off | State places 190 / 491 (all occupations) | 190 + 491 grants |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NSW New South Wales | open | 190, 491 | 1,311 | 1,062 | 1,317 | 190 · 105 · 21 October 2026 | – / – | 36 |
| VIC Victoria | open | 190, 491 | 1,028 | 681 | 852 | 190 · VPT 803 · 10 November 2026 | 900 / – | 136 |
| QLD Queensland | open | 190, 491 | 444 | 413 | 380 | 190 · 90 · 20 March 2026 | – / – | 20 |
| SA South Australia | open · onshore only | Not listed | 473 | 495 | 404 | 190 · 85 · 25 September 2024 | – / – | 23 |
| WA Western Australia | open | 190, 491 | 1,051 | 1,429 | 1,544 | 190 · 95 · 28 March 2025 | – / – | 98 |
| TAS Tasmania | open | Not listed | 198 | 235 | 181 | 190 · 75 · 12 February 2025 | 1,250 / 800 | 9 |
| NT Northern Territory | closed | Not listed | 175 | 181 | 146 | 190 · 95 · 22 October 2024 | – / – | 6 |
| ACT Australian Capital Territory | open | Not listed | 309 | 355 | 247 | – | – / – | 75 |

## How many ICT Security Specialist visas are actually granted?

2025-26, provisional: 186 × 190, 90–93 × 491, 14–23 × 189 (186 and 494 not yet published). 507 skilled visas for ICT Security Specialist in 2024-25, the 31st most of 581 occupations: 285 × 190 (+55%), 118 × 491 (-25%), 75 × 186 (+34%), 29 × 189 (-87%).

| Visa | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | Change | 2025-26* |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 186 | 56 | 75 | +34% | – |
| 190 | 184 | 285 | +55% | 186 |
| 491 | 158 | 118 | -25% | 90–93 |
| 189 | 226 | 29 | -87% | 14–23 |
| 494 | 0 | 0 | – | – |

## Cut-off history

### 189 rounds, latest 8

Where it ranks (last 2 FY): invited in 1 of 4 rounds.

| Date | Min. points | Date of effect | Est. invited | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 15 October 2026 | 100 | 8 November 2024 | 8 | official |
| 7 November 2024 | 95 | – | 166–264 | official |
| 5 September 2024 | 95 | – | 10–12 | official |
| 13 June 2024 | 100 | – | 9–11 | official |
| 8 December 2022 | 85 | – | – | official |

### State rounds, latest 8

| Date | Subclass | State | Min. points | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 10 November 2026 | 190 | VIC | 90 | community-reported |
| 21 October 2026 | 190 | NSW | 105 | community-reported |
| 1 May 2026 | 190 | VIC | 95 | community-reported |
| 30 April 2026 | 491 | NSW | 115 | community-reported |
| 20 March 2026 | 190 | QLD | 90 | community-reported |
| 17 March 2026 | 190 | VIC | 100 | community-reported |
| 4 March 2026 | 190 | NSW | 95 | community-reported |
| 15 January 2026 | 190 | VIC | 100 | community-reported |

Victoria 10 November 2026 round: 1 reported invitees in this occupation, VPT 803 (community-reported, not a cut-off).

## Frequently asked questions

### What points do you need for ICT Security Specialist subclass 189?

ICT Security Specialist last invited (189) 15 October 2026 at 100 points; ranged 85–100 over its last 5 invited rounds. At 100 points, EOIs with a date of effect up to 8 November 2024 were invited.

### Was I invited in the 15 October 2026 189 round as ICT Security Specialist?

In the 15 October 2026 round, ICT Security Specialist EOIs at 105 points or more were invited; at 100 points, those with a date of effect on or before 8 November 2024; at 95 or less, none. ImmiTrend estimates 8 invitations, 0.3% of the 2,941 EOIs at 65+ points.

### Is the ICT Security Specialist subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

Rising: across the last 5 189 rounds the ICT Security Specialist cut-off ranged 85–100, from 85 (8 December 2022) to 100 (15 October 2026).

### Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for ICT Security Specialist (subclass 189)?

Over ICT Security Specialist's last 5 invited 189 rounds (latest 15 October 2026) cut-offs ranged 85–100. Met: 95: 3 of 5, 90: 1 of 5, 85: 1 of 5. 80 or below: none. At 100 points, EOIs with a date of effect up to 8 November 2024 were invited.

### What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for ICT Security Specialist?

For ICT Security Specialist: subclass 190 was last invited at 90 points (10 November 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 115 points (30 April 2026).

### How do I compare to applicants who got invited for ICT Security Specialist?

States and territories issue 190 and 491 invitations under their own policies, not national EOI queue order. Check My Score compares your profile with community-reported invited samples for ICT Security Specialist; samples may be incomplete.

### Which states nominate ICT Security Specialist for 190/491?

ICT Security Specialist is on the current 190/491 state nomination lists of: NSW, QLD, VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

### How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY2026-27 for ICT Security Specialist?

About 30 subclass 189 places are estimated left for ICT Security Specialist in FY2026-27 after the 15 October 2026 round, of 38 for the year. Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so the places are an ImmiTrend estimate.

### How often are ICT Security Specialist invitation rounds held?

Subclass 189: 1 federal round so far in FY2026-27 (15 October 2026); ICT Security Specialist received invitations in 1 of them. State nominations in FY2026-27: subclass 190 invitations on 2 round dates and subclass 491 on none (NSW, VIC; 90–105 points).

### How many ICT Security Specialist visas were granted in 2024-25?

507 main applicants: 285 through 190, 118 through 491, 75 through 186 and 29 through 189.

## Sources

- Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect invitation round results (189 cut-offs)
- Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect EOI data dashboard (EOI pool)
- State and territory nomination program pages (lists, program status, places)
- Department of Home Affairs — BP0068 visa grants by occupation (CC BY 4.0)
- 190 and 491 cut-offs are reported by ImmiTrend users unless marked official

Figures are from the Department of Home Affairs' SkillSelect EOI data dashboard and invitation round results, compiled by ImmiTrend (CC BY 4.0: cite ImmiTrend and link to the page).