Teacher PD

In partnership with Queensland University of Technology (QUT), teachers from participating ASCC schools get exclusive access to a 3-part professional development series.

Build confidence, save prep time, and get ready to support students through the Australian Schools Cyber Challenge — with clear, safe, curriculum-linked explanations you can teach straight away.

What you’ll get
• 3 × 60-minute live webinars (practical + Q&A)
• Curriculum links (Digital Technologies) + extension ideas for senior classes
• Real-world context from QUT cyber security experts
• Strategies to confidently mentor students through ASCC challenges

Who it’s for
• Teachers supporting ASCC students in Years 7–12
• No specialist cyber background required

Why join these sessions

ASCC content can be technical, and teachers often have limited time to “learn it all” during the school term.

This series is designed to help you explain key cyber concepts clearly, guide students safely and ethically, and connect the challenge to real career pathways.

Register for a PD Session

Wed 13 May @ 4pm AEST

Cryptography, Hashing & Password Security

In this 1-hour teacher PD session, explore fundamental concepts for securing information being transmitted or stored. This includes encoding, encryption, and hashing algorithms. These can be applied to protect information such as passwords.

We will also look at password recovery techniques aligned with the ASCC challenges. This session aligns with Years 9–10 Digital Technologies, covering knowledge and understanding of digital systems, and processes for privacy and security.

Presented by Associate Professor Leonie Simpson.

Wed 27 May @ 4pm AEST

Web Security, Common Attacks & Python Vulnerabilities

In this 1-hour teacher PD session, dive into common cyber-attack types, web security fundamentals, and introductory Python vulnerabilities, with a focus on supporting high-achieving students. Aligned to Years 9–10 Digital Technologies, this session explores networks, secure coding, and ethical practice.

Presented by Dr Gowri Ramachandran.

Wed 3 June @ 4pm AEST

OSINT, Emerging Topics & Cyber Careers

In this 1-hour teacher PD session, explore Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), digital footprints, and the ethical considerations of privacy, alongside emerging concepts like post-quantum cryptography and cyber career pathways. Aligned to Years 9–10 Digital Technologies, this session connects data, identity, and real-world careers.

Presented by Professor Craig Costello.

This PD series is delivered in partnership with QUT

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