Students from Kariong Mountains High School and Brisbane Water Secondary College, Umina and Woy Woy campuses, learned about safe online skills and the possibilities of a career in cyber at a Careers in Cyber Day hosted by Palo Alto Networks and the NSW Cyber Hub in Sydney.
Students were invited to spend the day at Palo Alto Networks’ office and learn from the cybersecurity experts.
Exploring the world’s most fascinating hacks and participating in a range of interactive activities, students were able to grow their understanding of cybersecurity, practise safe online skills and imagine what a career in cyber might be like.
Investment NSW CEO Katie Knight said young Australians had the potential to make a huge impact in the cyber security and resilience of our state.
“Still, many students are not aware of careers in cyber security,” she said.
“The Cyber Industry Experience program is designed to help high school students across the state gain valuable skills and insights into cyber careers, and we are delighted to partner with Palo Alto Networks to bring greater awareness about the possibilities on offer.
“We hope by engaging with students early we can increase their awareness of the career opportunities available to them and encourage increased participation, particularly among female and regional students.”
Steve Manley, Regional Vice President, ANZ at Palo Alto Networks, said diversity was vital to the growth and success of cybersecurity.
“A safer cyber future starts with education, and to secure tomorrow’s challenges and secure information and systems in Australia, we need innovative problem solvers able to bring their unique skills to the table and disrupt the security status quo,” he said.
“With Australian enterprises facing increasingly complex modern threats, cybersecurity professionals are critical to the future of our digital-first economy.
“Cultivating the next generation of talent is vital to ensuring we can continue protecting our digital way of life.”
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Palo Alto Networks