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Cyber Security Workshops

Our Cyber Security offerings have included workshops, tours, presentations and camps linked to the Digital Technologies curriculum, and typically designed for high school aged students or general community interested in learning more about the Cyber Security field. Topics have included:

Information Security: The fundamentals of cyber security as well as personal safely, inc: how to secure personal information, conduct online activities, use of webcams and public Wi-Fi.

Cyber Threats: The main features of online scams, social engineering techniques and phishing activities. Can you spot the difference, identify errors on emails from fake companies or recognise phishing strategies?

Protecting your Devices: Password Security, why we update our devices, Password managers, browsing tips and tricks, 2MFA and Anti-Virus software.

Cyber Security Challenges: Develop ethical hacking skills as you problem solve online cyber challenges. Explore Linux, Kali Linux and other cyber tools. Test your skills on Capture The Flag challenges such as Saburra, Cyber StartGo, PicoCTF and Over The Wire. Ready yourself to compete in ECU’s annual PECAN+ CTF Competition.

Digital Forensics: Learn how to investigate data for relevant information concerning a case. This unplugged workshop has students examining (fake) computer file logs, interpreting the data and obtaining evidence to determine if a person is guilty or not.

Cryptography: A “Hack The Box” activity - crack codes using various techniques to reveal the secrets within. Explore methods used to encrypt and decrypt information from the Roman Empire through to today’s busy finance world. This hands-on activity has learners exploring methods used to securely transmit data.

Steganography: Learn how files, messages and images can be used to hide information. Where’s Wally? Where’s Waldo? Pixelate images, write over the top, capitalise letters, and create user protocols. Explore methods to hide information and test your skills with Saburra.

Network Security: Learn how to communicate wirelessly and explore vulnerabilities. Using radio communication on a Micro:bit, add secure protocols to ensure your information remains private. Learn about VPN’s MFA, incognito and secure practices. Try our ‘Free Café WiFi’

Cyber Security for all: A rounded workshop for high school-aged students and teachers interested in learning more about cybersecurity through exploring digital forensics, cryptography, password security, Linux and cyber CTF challenges.

Minecraft Cyber Castle Challenge: Using Microsoft’s Minecraft Cyber Castle Challenge world, learn cyber security skills and concepts while protecting chickens, defending against foxes and building castle defences! You will also be given the chance to develop your own secure Minecraft world while learning about cyber security, personal security, and information security concepts.

ECU is proud to be a member of SAGE’s Athena SWAN Australia. This initiative promotes gender equality and encourages opportunities for women in STEM.

For further information please contact Karina Price (Outreach and Engagement Co-ordinator, Computing and Security Science) on k.price@ecu.edu.au

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