About TAFEcyber

TAFEcyber is an Australian based consortium focusing on the skilling of the fast-growing Cyber Security workforce through education and training.

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As a successful initiative awarded funding through the AustCyber Projects Fund in 2019, TAFEcyber aims to support the development of Australia’s cyber security training capabilities.

As TAFE Colleges our consortium provides students with the most needed technical skills and knowledge to gain a sustainable and growing career in Cyber Security. 

The TAFEcyber priorities are supported by key government and industry partners including the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) which forms part of the Australian Government Australian Signals Directorate (ASD). The ACSC leads the Australian Government’s efforts to improve cyber security.

With our consortium members providing a range of cyber security qualifications, TAFEcyber also provides exciting opportunities supported by industry including:

  • The Essential Eight Assessment Course - The ACSC is working with TAFEcyber as a delivery partner to grow a pool of Essential Eight Assessors nationwide who can assist government and industry better apply the Essential Eight Assessment Guidance Package more accurately and consistently. This training course is designed to provide individuals with the understanding of how to perform an assessment of an organisation’s maturity against the Essential Eight Maturity Model. The Essential Eight Maturity Model describes eight strategies that organisations can use to mitigate the effects of a cyber-attack.  In time, this training course will become a stepping stone course for prospective Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessors to complete their professional pathway to full IRAP endorsement and form a key part of the Australian cyber security training ecosystem.

  • A rich repository of course materials for our members which are quality assured by our industry partner Ionize.

  • A national student cyber challenge event, using the skills needed for industry in a simulated environment. This event ensures our students can compete on a national scale and to industry expectations.

  • Providing our trainers with the best professional development, including speakers from around the world to ensure the most current skills and knowledge are passed onto our future workforce.

Our role is to provide the best opportunities in training for the fast-growing Cyber Security workforce!