Cyber in Schools (CIS)

Improving cybersecurity awareness in Australian youth

La Trobe University, partnering with

We’ve joined forces with Quantum Victoria and Cisco Networking Academy to help improve young Australians' skills and awareness of personal privacy and cybersecurity. This nation-wide initiative is open to students in years 9 to 12 and provides six unique programs, where students can explore the importance of data privacy, understand cybercrimes and security, learn about social media and discover pathways for future careers in IT. There are online and onsite modes of study available.

Upcoming programs

Quantum: Cyber investigation program (QCI)

Quantum: Cyber investigation program (QCI)

Students will learn the key concepts of cybersecurity, then put it into action in cybercrime investigations

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Quantum: Cyber security educational escape rooms experience

Quantum: Cyber security educational escape rooms experience

Students will solve cybersecurity challenges in a real-life escape rooms simulation

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Quantum: ‘Genius Armoury’ for high-ability students

Quantum: ‘Genius Armoury’ for high-ability students

Students will explore the concepts of networking and digital forensics through online modules

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Quantum and Cisco: Cyber expert virtual workshops

Staff and students will have access to a live stream event from cyber experts.
Register your interest for Qantum
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Quantum: ‘Genius Armoury’ cyber modules

Quantum: ‘Genius Armoury’ cyber modules

Students will be immersed in cybersecurity concepts like risks associated with social media, crime awareness and international cybercrimes, through online modules

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CISCO: Introduction to cyber security

CISCO: Introduction to cyber security

Year 11 and 12 students can participate in a self-paced online course focused on developing cyber skills and exploring cyber trends and threats

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This initiative was made possible through the Australian Government’s Cyber Security Skills Partnership Innovation Fund.