Unlocking Queensland's Cyber Security Potential

Increasing the ‘quality, quantity and diversity’ of job ready skilled workers in this field through the provision of:

Free Cyber Training

Nurturing future cyber talent with relevant cyber skills and knowledge.

Paid Industry Placements

Assisting aspiring cyber professionals gain industry experience.

Welcome to the

Cyber Skills Enrichment Program

The cyber security industry is currently facing a significant talent shortage that is anticipated to widen over coming years.

To tackle this issue, the Australian Government, through AusIndustry, has provided select industry partners with appropriate funding to develop key programs and initiatives aimed at reducing this gap.

Cyber Audit Team (CAT), together with our educational partner Griffith University (GU) are thrilled to have been selected to deliver our joint initiative – The Cyber Skills Enrichment Program.

This program is designed to unlock Queensland’s cyber security potential and bolster the cyber security workforce by increasing the ‘quality and quantity’ of job-ready skilled workers in this field.

Under this program, candidates will receive hands-on, real-world cyber security training that will assist them enter and thrive within the field of cyber security.

Who can benefit from the program?

Whether you are brand new to cyber, have intermediate cyber skills, or related IT skills and are looking to transition into cyber, the Cyber Skills Enrichment Program can benefit you!

How the program can help you?

Whether you’re interested in developing your skills through cyber security training, gaining real-world cyber security experience through a paid placement, or looking to secure cyber talent - we look forward to welcoming you along this exciting journey!

I'm looking to get into cyber

Free Cyber Training
Free Cyber Training
  • Gain valuable insight into the cyber security industry.
  • Realise your full potential through structured learning pathways from foundational to role-specific.
  • Develop relevant and current knowledge and cyber security skills.
  • Attain cyber security micro-credentials (where available).
  • Decipher and understand industry terminology and jargon.
  • Identify your path towards a successful career in cyber security.
Learn More

I'm looking to gain cyber experience

Paid Industry Experience
Paid Industry Experience
  • Gain real-world cyber security training and experience within paid industry placements.
  • Attain cyber security micro-credentials (where available).
  • Apply newly acquired skills to real-life situations.
  • Develop role-focused knowledge and skills.
  • Explore various career paths within cyber security.
  • Receive support and mentoring from seasoned industry professionals.
  • Build your professional network.
  • Opportunities for successful candidates to gain full-time roles within cyber security.
Learn More

I need skilled talent

Recruitment Services
Recruitment Services
  • Opportunities for employers to access skilled candidates in a tight cyber security talent market.
  • Cost-effective resources to enhance your cyber security/IT security requirements/capabilities.
  • Tailored candidate matching to meet your specific requirements.
Get in Touch

I'm looking to get into cyber

Free Cyber Training
Free Cyber Training
  • Gain valuable insight into the cyber security industry.
  • Realise your full potential through structured learning pathways from foundational to role-specific.
  • Develop relevant and current knowledge and cyber security skills.
  • Attain cyber security micro-credentials (where available).
  • Decipher and understand industry terminology and jargon.
  • Identify your path towards a successful career in cyber security.
Learn More

I'm looking to gain cyber experience

Paid Industry Experience
Paid Industry Experience
  • Gain real-world cyber security training and experience within paid industry placements.
  • Attain cyber security micro-credentials (where available).
  • Apply newly acquired skills to real-life situations.
  • Develop role-focused knowledge and skills.
  • Explore various career paths within cyber security.
  • Receive support and mentoring from seasoned industry professionals.
  • Build your professional network.
  • Opportunities for successful candidates to gain full-time roles within cyber security.
Learn More

I need skilled talent

Recruitment Services
Recruitment Services
  • Opportunities for employers to access skilled candidates in a tight cyber security talent market.
  • Cost-effective resources to enhance your cyber security/IT security requirements/capabilities.
  • Tailored candidate matching to meet your specific requirements.
Get In Touch

Graduate feedback on the program

News & Events

To stay up-to-date with the latest program and industry news or to view a list of upcoming industry events on the Gold Coast and Brisbane, please click on the relevant buttons below. 

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Telcos, banks, and social media platforms could face $50m fines under new Scam Code Act

In an article by Cyberdaily.au, David Hollingworth talks through the Australian Government's plan to put forward a new Scam Code Act to make platforms that fail to adequately protect their customers answerable to hefty fines.
AI

Government announces plans for mandatory guardrails around AI use and development.

cyberdaily.au article talking through how the Government is looking to introducing mandatory AI regulation for both the development and use of AI.
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WA man faces charges for alleged evil twin attack

IT News covers the arrest of a Western Australian man is facing cybercrime charges for allegedly creating fake wifi networks that mimicked legitimate ones at airports, on flights, and at other locations.