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Week 3: Explore. Experience. Share.

Most people, young and old, don’t understand what a cybersecurity practitioner does or the multiple career pathways to get into the cybersecurity field. Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week inspires and promotes awareness and exploration of cybersecurity careers.

Why consider a career in cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity has something for everyone.
There is a high need for skilled cybersecurity professionals.
Cybersecurity workers are part of a dynamic industry.
Cybersecurity has practically unlimited growth.
You will never be bored in the field of cybersecurity.
You get to solve problems and develop unique solutions.
Cybersecurity allows you to earn a great salary.
Careers in cybersecurity allow you to enjoy job flexibility​​​.
Cybersecurity professionals make a difference in the world and make a real impact.
The work of cybersecurity professionals is more than the stereotypical picture most people have of a computer science major or a hacker.

Since early March 2020, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has seen an increase in reporting from individuals, businesses and government departments about a range of different COVID-19 themed scams, online frauds and phishing campaigns.

Cybercriminals send phishing messages all the time. But crises like COVID-19 sadly provide more opportunity for cybercriminals to take advantage of vulnerable people wanting additional information by imitating trusted, well-known organisations or government agencies who might provide answers.

The phishing messages we’ve seen use all sorts of lures to trick people into handing over their personal details. For example, we’ve seen fake reports of new local virus cases and safety measures to prevent the spread, as well as emails on how to access government benefits or financial assistance payments. There have also been reports of fake online stores offering to sell non-existent products, including cures or vaccinations for the COVID-19 pandemic and protective items such as face masks.

Source: https://www.cyber.gov.au