GOING SOMEWHERE: Three of the students with their teacher, Graham Cassells.
A group of year 12 students from Lake Tuggeranong College are developing a cyber-attack training package for their school’s curriculum next year with the aid of the Commonwealth Government’s Cyber Security Division at Services Australia.
According to Services Australia, the college students have taken part in the Division’s work experience program for the past three years, getting to understand cyber security as a career choice and equipping them with skills for the future.
“Teenagers studying year 12 across the country have had it tough this year,” a representative of Services Australia said.
“But a group of inspiring students from Lake Tuggeranong College have left their legacy for future generations of cyber experts.”
He said five students, with the help of their teacher, Graham Cassells, and a team of cyber security professionals from Services Australia were developing the cyber attack training package.
“The collaboration is an important investment in the country’s future cyber resilience and the students’ personal and academic development,” the representative said.
Teacher Graham Cassells said the ongoing partnership supported the student’s future in the industry.
“Participation in this project helps to build the skills that students can add to their CVs to boost their employability when applying for jobs,” Mr Cassells said.
“The effort and commitment that Services Australia puts into their work experience program is cutting edge,” he said.
“It’s a model that all agencies should look at and get involved in.”
Services Australia said that during the three month project, its cyber experts met with the students for regular mentoring, and in between were available virtually, giving the students a taste of the workplace reality in 2020.
