Australian Schools Cyber Challenge
Develop skills in cyber security for your students: Competing in the Australian Schools Cyber Challenge, students test their skills in cyber security using a hyper realistic cyber range.
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How it works
Become the leading Australian school in cyber security.
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Students compete in a series of hyper realistic cyber challenges, learning essential theoretical knowledge and practical skill development to test their cyber security capabilities via an online learning platform
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Event rounds commence Term 1 2025 and consist of 3 virtual rounds, with the 4th round (Finals) hosted in-person on the 24th June at Brisbane Grammar School
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Utilise the leading cyber security cyber range and training platform, accessible 24/7 from any location
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A $250 (ex GST) entry fee is payable per team registered; schools can register multiple teams to participate
Who can enter?
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Australian Secondary Students in Grades 7-12
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Teams consist of 3-5 individuals
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Schools can enter multiple teams
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No previous cyber experience required - learn content as you compete
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All Australian schools - Public, Catholic or Independent
Why Participate?
Learn real-world skills using the leading Australian cyber range
The Australian Schools Cyber Challenge exists to promote and build digital skills in Cyber Security across Australian schools and educate students on potential careers in Cyber Security through industry networks. Because the cyber range is an online platform, it allows teams to enter and participate without barriers. Regional participants need only a computer with an internet connection to be part of the competition.
Use Industry Tools
Help your students develop real-world skills in cyber security by using the same commercial tools used by incident response teams in the workforce.
Win Prizes
Prizes include a team trophy, and individual medallions and prizes, plus an encouragement award for a promising finalist student.
Career Pathways
Give students as taste of life working as a cyber analyst, and provide them with access to industry pathways, universities and corporate organisations offering post-secondary internships and study options.
2025 Key Dates
Testimonials
Our students were given an opportunity to shine and display their technical skills in the competition and showed excellent growth in teamwork, communication and problem solving skills.
All because of the competition and the professional environment you set up.
The venue, guidance, and assistance were top class and we very much look forward to next year."
David Cracknell
This competition has been amazing for our daughter, Eden. She’d been considering her options, but was not really sure about what career to pursue when she finishes Year 12 this year.
But being involved with this competition, and seeing how it made cyber security fun and enjoyable, and she actually got to experience it…she realised that this is a career opportunity she can pursue.
Father
Thanks again for everything! The students enjoyed it all, I definitely had an amazing time, and I am already looking forward to next year!
Peter Darcy
Lewis wants to pursue Cyber Security when he leaves school. This competition has been a real confidence booster for him – and a great learning curve. He’s really enjoyed competing.
Pam Tolley
Thank you for the amazing opportunity your platform provided to my son and his team.
Noor Han
OUR KEY PARTNERS
The Australian Schools Cyber Challenge would not be possible without the support of our key event partners, Brisbane Grammar School and Threat Defence.
EVENT PARTNER
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Brisbane Grammar School is a proud event partner, providing the finals event venue in their state of the art STEAM precinct. The STEAM precinct ushered in a new era of education, combining the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics in a state-of-the-art hub, equipping students to become leaders in innovation and exploration.
TECHNOLOGY PARTNER
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ThreatDefence is an Australian Security Operations provider, delivering cyber security threat detection and incident response services across Australia. ThreatDefence delivers a standalone SecOps platform to deliver hyper-realistic cyber security challenges and training scenarios to prepare teams against current and emerging threats.
Sponsors
Thanks to our sponsors for all your support
Data#3
Leveraging a partnership approach, Data#3 will align your ICT strategy with your business and learning goals to drive improved outcomes, while reducing cost and risk.
CISCO
Cisco is your trusted technology partner in education. We securely connect educators, students, and administrators with transformative technologies that power inclusive learning for all.
Queensland University of Technology
QUT can help kickstart an amazing career in IT or Games and Interactive Environments with courses and pathways to acquire expertise in AI, data management, virtual reality, and more.
CyberWest Hub
CyberWest Hub, The WA Cyber Security Innovation Hub, sits at the centre of cyber security in the state. Co-funded through the WA Government’s New Industries Fund, Edith Cowan University and City of Joondalup.
Griffith University
Griffith University was created to be a different kind of university—challenging conventions, creating bold new trends and pioneering solutions through innovative teaching and research.