USQ’S CYBER SECURITY DEGREE HELPS VETERANS

A DARLING DOWNS univerity has collaborated with national businesses to boost cyber security capabilities and better support retired defence personnel.

The University of Southern Queensland announced it would introduce a new undergraduate bachelor program, in collaboration with Soldier On and DXC Technology.

The bespoke Bachelor of Cyber Security would be accompanied by a one-year paid industry internship.

University of Southern Queensland Dean (Academic Transformation) Professor Lyn Alderman said the proEstablished gram was designed to assist defence personnel transition into civilian life, and was also accessible for those with zero cyber security experience.

“The university is incredibly proud to bring a multifaceted approach to a strategic, grassroots collaboration and industry co-operation to offer solutions to a number of national issues,” Professor Alderman said.

“In the first instance, there is a shortage of skilled workers in the cyber security industry, and it is evident that current conventional methods are unable to meet current and future demand, so it makes sense to work with industry partners who have the same aligned focus on helping to produce job ready graduates and deliver them directly to sectors in need.

“Further to that, actively building job opportunities for returned service men and women with recognition of their past Defence service, and supporting Australia’s national security capabilities, is something the university is committed to.”

The internship with DXC technology would offer participants industry credentials and cyber security training, including IBM SkillsBuild.