Since March 2020, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has reported a “significant increase” in attacks on businesses. Of particular worry is the rise of COVID-19-themed email ‘phishing’ attacks, the ACSC said.
These attacks involve cleverly disguised emails designed to make unsuspecting business owners and employees open malicious files.
These phishing scams – and other cybercrime activities – cost Australian businesses an estimated $29 billion each year. Read more about it here
Ian was a financial advisor for years, unfortunately he was in a serious accident that forced him to look for work in a new industry. He was always interested in tech but had no formal training and needed something that would allow him to work from home. Listen to Ian tell his story about how he transitioned from the finance space and into cyber security in just 8 months. Ian is now a Security Administration Officer for the NSW Government.
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James has always been the IT guy for his friends and family but never had any form of training or qualifications. He has now been a student with us for 7 months now and is really hitting his stride. He is currently working in construction and is well on his way to starting his new career in cyber security.
Hernek came to us after he had spent the last year looking for his first cyber security role. He had completed a Masters in Cyber Security but was just struggling to find any opportunities. Fast forward 8 months and he is now a Cyber Security Analyst for PWC!
Fred is a lifelong learner that has always been interested in the IT and cyber space. His end goal is to be able to work from anywhere in the world, specifically Bali. This is why the CompTIA certifications were perfect for him as they are recognised across the globe.
Gayathri came to us struggling to find work as she is an international student on a visa. Fast forward 8 months and she has now landed a full time role as a software developer!
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Gil now works as a Security Cloud Specialist for CyberCX!
Sas had to change careers due to a chronic back injury. Some of his clients were in cybersecurity and he thought it sounded cool. So he joined our placement program and was just offered his first role in the industry!
Del is an incredibly hard worker that has completed her certifications and is now job ready! Here she tells her story on how this happened.
Tim wanted a change of pace but also wanted something that still serves his country. 8 months after joining the job placement program he has been offered multiple cybersecurity roles at massive companies like Boeing, Sekuro and the Australian Government.
Francis was a care worker for 6 years and now works as a Cybersecurity Analyst within the ACT Government.
