Australia is a ‘hackers paradise’ because universities are handing out ‘junk’ cyber security degrees – leaving businesses vulnerable, experts say
- Experts call on Australian government to regulate cyber security qualifications
- Fears ‘junk’ cyber security degrees are leaving businesses vulnerable to hackers
- Some uni’s created degrees from scratch leaving graduates lacking experience
- Experts say the courses need standardisation to improve education outcomes
- Warning comes after major Optus hack saw personal details of millions stolen
Pictured: Australian Information Security Association Chair Damien Manuel
The Australian government must step in to regulate cyber security qualifications over fears junk degrees are leaving businesses vulnerable to attacks, a leading industry think tank says.
Some universities have created specialised…
