CyberSET Launches in WA to Address Australia's Cybersecurity Shortage
A new cybersecurity program, CyberSET, has been launched in Western Australia to create career pathways for school students. The program aims to address the predicted shortage of 18,000 cybersecurity professionals in Australia by 2026, and is supported by major sponsors including the Minderoo Foundation, the Western Australian Government, and various industry partners.
CyberSET offers specialised in-school programs, including micro-units, simulations, and real-world experience, to create practical cybersecurity and cloud skills. The program aims to reach 12,000 students and learners annually across 100 metropolitan schools and 20 regional schools in WA over two years. AWS is thrilled to support students in building these essential skills through the CyberSET program.
The program is led by John Curtin Distinguished Professor Tele Tan from Curtin's School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences. It is supported by the Federal Government with a funding of $468,000. Cybersecurity skills are among the top five sought-after digital skills by employers in Australia, according to an AWS-commissioned research. The program is also supported by sponsors such as Cisco Systems, STEMSmart, WA AustCyber Innovation Hub (WAACIH), Trustwave Holdings, Women in Technology WA (WiTWA), and Association of Independent Schools WA (AISWA).
CyberSET aims to improve the diversity of the cybersecurity workforce by encouraging the participation of women and neurodivergent students through outreach initiatives, mentoring, and scholarships. The program seeks to create cybersecurity career pathways through specialised in-school programs, and is expected to have a significant impact on the future of the cybersecurity industry in Australia.
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