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The AFP-led Joint Policing Cybercrime Coordination Centre hosted re_B00TCMP last month, offering students a glimpse of a career in cyber security.
Thirty of Tasmania’s best tech students were given a head start on a career in cyber security last month, courtesy of the Australian Federal Police’s re_BOOTCMP program.
The AFP-led Joint Policing Cybercrime Coordination Centre, supported by the Tasmanian government’s Digital Careers service, hosted the one-day program, which was designed to “flip the script” on how young people perceive a career in cyber security.
The program consisted of hacking challenges, such as a Capture the Flag competition, and discussions on ethical hacking and future careers in cyber security and law enforcement.
“We often say you wouldn’t teach someone how to drive without first teaching them the road rules, but in the online world, this is what has happened for young people,” AFP Commander Graeme Marshall said in a statement.
“We have taught them how to code and encouraged and promoted their use of technology, but we never gave them the online road rules to help them navigate this space and advance their skills within the boundaries.
“Re_B00TCMP is an opportunity to find highly talented young people and expose them to career opportunities that exist when they use their skills within the boundaries of the law, such as cyber crime investigations and the cyber security industry.
“After a successful pilot with 18 students in Sydney last year, we’ve nearly doubled participation in Hobart to 30 students, with plans to expand to Adelaide later this year.”
Dr Tristan Richards of Tasmania’s Department of Premier and Cabinet said re_B00TCMP was a great example of industry, education, and government working together.
“It has been amazing to see young Tasmanians, teachers, parents and carers from 11 schools and colleges across the state engage and participate in this program on the day,” Richards said.
“This engagement with young people would not have happened without the support of teachers, schools and the Beacon Foundation industry facilitators in the regions working with parents, AFP and the Tasmanian government.”
David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.
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