Cyber Security

Cyber Security is the application of technologies, processes and controls to protect systems, networks, programs, devices and data from cyber-attacks.

The Cyber Security WorldSkills Australia Competition showcases a diverse range of technology skills related to reducing risk and protecting against the unauthorised exploitation of systems, networks and technologies.

YOU SHOULD PURSUE A CAREER IN CYBER SECURITY SERVICES IF YOU:

Have strong computer skills
Have technical aptitude
Have good communication skills
Have good problem-solving skills
Enjoy the challenges posed by computer technology

Training Package Requirements – Regional Level

The WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition in Cyber Security is aligned to the Units of Competency contained in the ICT50220 Diploma in Information Technology Qualification (Cyber security specialisation).

Regional Tasks

The Regional Competition is designed to run virtually throughout Australia. The competition allows participants to understand, learn and analyse the different kinds of attack and defence techniques by actively playing the role of Attacker and Defender.

The competition project is designed is to test the Competitors skills in the following areas related to Cyber Security:

Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
Protect critical infrastructure for organisations
Utilise design methodologies for security architecture
Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans

Regionals Competition Duration

The competition is completed in 6 hours over 1 day not including briefing or breaks.

Training Package Requirements – National Level

The WorldSkills Australia National Competition in Cyber Security is aligned to the Units of Competency contained in the ICT50220 Diploma in Information Technology Qualification (Cyber security specialisation).

National Tasks

The National Competition includes a range of tasks whereby Competitors are required to demonstrate well-architected cloud computing principals.

The competition project is designed to test the Competitors skills in the following areas related to Cyber Security:

Gather, analyse and interpret threat data
Protect critical infrastructure for organisations
Utilise design methodologies for security architecture
Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
The competition allows participants to understand, learn and analyse the different kinds of Attack and Defence techniques by actively playing the role of RED( Attacker) BLUE (Defender) – preparing the participants for the real world where there are lots of variables and unknown when they need to protect their network and assests against any network and cyber security threats.

National Competition Duration

The competition is completed in 18 hours over 3 days not including briefing or breaks.

Training and Competitions

Regional Competition

National Competition

Training Options