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    Over 4700
    5 Star Reviews
    "I like that this simulation utilized real malware, even though my computer kept blocking it! I really enjoyed having a fair taste of how an incident response plays out."-- Student from Western Governors University
    "The program was easy to follow including the tasks that simulated a real life experience. It felt like i was in an organization were this was happening and i was a part of the team tasked to resolve the problem."-- Student from University of Lagos
    "I enjoyed how each step builds on the last task, this is one of the best simulations I have ever attempted."-- Student from Explore Data Science Academy
    "There is a flagged virus in the python starter code, so users, including myself are unable to access is to get any assistance particularly for beginners."-- Student from London Metropolitan University
    "The Telstra Cybersecurity program was a great learning experience. The program was so full of information and exciting. I dove into what happens when an attack begins due to a vulnerability and how we resolve the attack. Learned a lot of new stuff and I am very happy I was able to take part in the program."-- Student from The New College
    Cybersecurity

    Tasks in this program

    Task One: Responding to a malware attack
    Introductory
    An alert has come into the Security Operation Centre (SOC). Triage the alert and respond to the malware attack by contacting the appropriate team.
    Cybersecurity

    Why complete this job simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Telstra AU. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced1-2 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntroductory

    Welcome to the Telstra Cybersecurity Program! We are so excited to have you here!

    Our heritage is proudly Australian, but we're creating a global footprint. With a workforce of employees across more than 20 countries, we're working towards our vision of becoming a world-class technology company that empowers people to connect.

    During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Telstra team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our Cybersecurity team does every day. You’ll learn how to communicate, mitigate and reflect on a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack.

    We hope this program provides a great resource for you to up-skill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Telstra!

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Cybersecurity
    Incident Management
    Incident Response
    Research
    Communication
    Data Analysis
    Teamwork
    Network Analysis
    Software Development
    Python Programming

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Telstra AU. No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
    Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Telstra AU. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Telstra AU. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    Cybersecurity

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