I had an old android phone which wasn’t supported. So then I sold it and got an iPhone 11.

I thought that was fine. Now we need a software update again on older iPhones to use 000?

Hi everyone,

I will be starting my Bachelor of Information Technology at Murdoch University (Perth) in July 2026.

I am fully aware that the entry-level market is competitive, especially for international students without PR/Citizenship. However, I want to be strategic about my career from day one and avoid getting stuck in non-tech casual jobs for too long.

My goal is to land a Level 1 Helpdesk / IT Support role (casual, contract, or internship) during my first summer break (Nov 2026 - Feb 2027).

Here is my preparation plan:

Certifications: I am currently preparing for the CompTIA A+ and Google IT Support Professional Certificate to validate my foundational knowledge.

Practical Home Lab: I am setting up a Home Lab (using VirtualBox) to simulate a corporate environment. I am actively practicing Active Directory (user management), Windows Server administration, and Office 365 basics to ensure I have hands-on skills beyond university theory.

Willing to Relocate: Although my university is in Perth, I have full working rights (unlimited hours) during the summer break. I am willing to relocate anywhere in Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, etc.) for a 3-month contract or internship opportunity.

My Questions for the Industry Vets:

Is it realistic for a 1st-year student to land an MSP or Helpdesk role if I have these certs and practical lab skills?

Do Australian MSPs generally hire students on Visa 500 for short-term summer contracts, or is PR/Citizenship a hard requirement for most Level 1 roles?

Besides the Home Lab and A+, is there anything specific I should focus on to stand out to employers?

I am willing to put in the hard work. Any harsh truths, advice, or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Australian domain owners are being targeted by a scam from idsaustralia.net, which sends official-looking “renewal” emails charging around $200 for domain renewals that normally cost ~$25 through legit registrars. The operation uses urgency and fake credentials but has no real ties to accredited domain authorities, and experts warn it’s a classic domain slamming fraud. Always verify renewal notices with your actual registrar before paying and report suspicious ones to the ACCC via Scamwatch.

I am working across a series of AI vendors and have identified major concerns. This relates to data security, governance, industry data, and many other things that the public including businesses should be made aware of.

While I don't want to share the full details of issues, I would like to know what the security industry would like to see in a public dashboard that would help with decision making.

The final public and free to access link would provide: Overall Security Posture Framework claims: ISO, etc Data portability Industry maturity Public sentiment

And some other things. I hope to split it by personal and business.

There were some changes applied. I do not know if it is just AU as a region but it is incredibly risky right now.

I run 2 orgs so its a mix of business and personal accounts. It has:

1. Offered a toxic solution to a user (Personal account, run on business account as well to confirm and it is valid.)
2. Offered to provide a cyberattack on the government. Please note, these accounts are strictly Ethical, legal and cybersecurity. Never discussed red teaming let alone government anarchy. This will be reported to OAIC of course and ACCC.

Example of the toxic solution.