NSW Cyber Hub, Palo Alto host cyber career day

The NSW Cyber Hub has teamed up with Palo Alto Networks to host an educational initiative aimed at encouraging more NSW school-aged students to consider a career in cybersecurity.

The Careers in Cyber Day initiative invited students at Kariong Mountains High and Brisbane Water Secondary College to spend the day at Palo Alto Networks’ office to explore the possibilities of a career in the industry.

The event included a range of interactive activities designed to enable students to improve their understanding of cybersecurity, practise safe online skills and better understand what a career in cyber involves.

Investment NSW CEO Katie Knight said the event was particularly focused on helping young people from diverse backgrounds, including female and regional students, cultivate skills and insights into cyber careers. 

“We know that today’s young Australians have the potential to make a huge impact in the cybersecurity and resilience of our state. Still, many students are not aware of careers in cybersecurity,” 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.”

Palo Alto Networks Regional VP Steve Manley added that diversity is vital to the growth and success of the industry. “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.

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