Cyber Security courses and traineeships
TAFE Introduction to Cyber Security micro-skill
Watch videos, hear from experts, read reports and use interactive quizzes to help you learn cyber security's why, how, and what. This is a 3-hour microskill (
NSW students and teachers can access this course for free:
- Register for an account using your @education.nsw.gov.au email.
- Verify your email address. Use the password in the welcome email to log in and setup a new password.
Understanding cyber threats
Use threat modelling to identify, communicate and understand threats. Teacher notes are provided. This module suits Digital Technologies students in years 9-10 and computing courses in years 11 and/or 12.
TAFE Certificate III
Specialise in cyber security, game design, IT networking, IT support or web design. Learn how to protect networks and other digital assets from online threats. Traineeships and Fee Free TAFE options are available
University degree
Learn the behavioural science behind online fraud and advanced hacking and think dynamically to respond to cyber threats.
Information Security courses
Learn about network and operational security and specialise in preventing, detecting and combating cyber threats.
Microsoft traineeship
Prepare for cyber roles such as junior software developer, systems engineer, cyber security specialist or cyber crime analyst. This 2-year program combines paid, on-the-job experience and supervision with formal training.
Cyber Academy
Deloitte, TAFE NSW and Wollongong University combine to provide this unique degree program with an earn-as-you-learn apprenticeship.
Access Cyber Academy
CyberCX Academy
This is a paid, permanent full-time training opportunity designed to launch your career in cyber security. No prior experience is necessary.
Access CyberCX Academy
ASD CyberEXP
An interactive online program to take you through a day in the life of cyber specialist experts working in the Australian Signals Directorate. The experience is based on real-life scenarios and provides a taste of what it is like on the front lines of security.
Access ASD CyberEXP
Videos
The future of work
The world of work is evolving. The jobs and careers of today are constantly changing, leaving us in uncertain territory when it comes to educating and preparing the next generation. So, how do we keep up with these changes and engage in meaningful career conversations?
Watch this 8-part series about the future of work called #Work2030
Cyber Security conversations
Watch this panel discussion to learn that is quite easy to get into a role in cyber if you have the right skills and mindset. A qualification in cyber is not always necessary.
If you are a high school student and interested to learn more about cyber, check out this flyer. (PDF 1.64MB) Students in NSW can also contact Cybermarvel to get support with their questions.
The days of a job for life are over
Cyber Security Conversations: Pathways into cyber security
Podcast
Don't Stop Us Now! Podcast
Abigail is the Head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)
The ACSC which is part of the National Foreign Intelligence agency known as the Australian Signals Directorate. She describes her job as “revealing other peoples’ secrets whilst protecting our own”. The ACSC, is tasked with protecting Australia’s communications and technology networks and people from malicious cyber activity.
Listen to this podcast to hear from Abigail about:
- her career journey took her from being a lawyer in the Navy to a key role in an intelligence agency
- why she realised she had to change her leadership style significantly
- the pros and cons of having to lock your mobile away all day
- tips of how we can all protect ourselves from cyber crime.
State-based graduate programs
Various states in Australia offer graduate programs varying in length from 10 to 18 months. They offer job experiences across diverse roles, training, networking, mentorship and also ongoing employment. Check them out below:
NSW government graduate program
QLD government graduate program
TAS government graduate program
ACT government graduate program
More resources
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