Governments, businesses, and private citizens all use computers on a daily basis. Cyber security exists to protect computer systems and shared data from theft or damage by any presence that plans to do harm. Security is a constant issue as technology changes and criminals circumvent existing safety measures.

Australia has a subsidized higher education for students pursuing the undergraduate degrees. They also give loan and grants for the post graduate students. Higher learning starts at undergraduate degree level to a doctoral degree offered in any field of study.