Cyber security involves protecting networks, data and computers from unauthorised access, attacks and damage. In cyber security, your job is to protect information by identifying vulnerabilities, stopping cyber attacks and ensuring data safety. It’s a job that combines problem-solving, tech skills and teamwork to help keep important information secure.
Learning areas/subjects
You may be interested in this occupation group if you enjoyed these learning areas at school:
- Computing
- Maths
Skills
- Business
- Practical
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
Cyber security careers
Database and ICT Security Specialists
Database and ICT Security Specialists plan and administer organisations' database systems, operating systems and security procedures to ensure optimal database and system security and performance.
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Software and Applications Programmers
Software and Applications Programmers design, develop, test, maintain and document program code in accordance with user requirements, and system and technical specifications.
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ICT Business and Systems Analysts
ICT Business and Systems Analysts work with users to evaluate existing systems, identify system requirements, develop system plans and documentation, and design systems to meet users' needs.
FIND OUT MOREHear from women in cyber security
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"Being a mathematician, I am not afraid of failure. It has always been a part of my life – it just gives me a chance to do things again – get a better solution, solve a bigger problem. "
Mathematician
"As a technologist, I am always thinking about systems and trying to figure out how power moves within them. It is so easy to be caught up new tech, new toys, new AIs - but the most important questions we can ask are, Who has power? And how could this power be used to harm others?"
Technologist
Meet Jacqui Loustau, founder of the Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN)
Jacqui Loustau is passionate about security and collaborating with others to drive innovation and change in the industry. She is currently working on several initiatives to try to influence more talent from all industries and diverse backgrounds to pursue a career in security.
Which cyber security job is for you?
The demand of cyber security is sky high and increasing! You can find out more about the what and how of cyber security in this edition of the Careers in STEM magazine.
You can also take a quiz to find out what kind of cyber security job would suit you best.
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