There was a time when cyber security was a secondary consideration for businesses and organisations, but that time has passed.
In the wake of the cyber attack on the Australian Parliament earlier this year, cyber security is again a core issue for organisations in both public and private sectors, as well as an ongoing national security concern.
Australia is well-positioned to become one of the world leaders in cyber security globally by 2026, but only if we make the necessary investment in education and training now.
Educating the next generation of cyber security-savvy managers
To combat the rising tide of cyber crime in Australia and abroad, education and training is crucial. Not just for cyber security specialists working in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) fields, but also for middle and senior managers in a multitude of industries that rely on digital communication technology.
An Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) Threat Report 2017 urged that prevention is ‘better than a cure’, and ‘Investing in trained personnel will prove more beneficial than investing in software and applications that existing personnel may not be able to support’.
Abundant career opportunities for managers with cyber security expertise
Organisations are struggling to find skilled cyber security talent, so it’s no surprise that skilled managers with cyber security knowledge are finding themselves in high demand.
According to a 2018 report by the Australian Cyber Security Growth Network, there is significant work to be done to address Australia’s cybersecurity skills shortage, at a time when 18,000 new cyber security positions need to be filled by 2026.
There is a huge opportunity for existing managers across tech-dependent industries, as well as ICT specialists and managers, to upskill in cyber security.
Philip Branch, Associate Professor in Telecommunications Engineering at Swinburne University of Technology, discusses the skills you need to have a successful career in cybersecurity.
Become a leader in your field with the sought-after ability to assess organisational priorities in the context of cyber security risk.
Study a Graduate Certificate or Master of Cybersecurity Management today. Alternatively, you may be interested in studying the Swinburne Online micro-unit Cyber Security Strategy for Leaders, which is an excellent way to immediately upskill with a six-week short course that you can easily fit around your work and personal commitments.
