COMMUNITY & EDUCATION
Cyber Invaders
A free online game from AICS to help students, families, and schools learn essential cyber security skills in a fun and engaging way.
Learn Cyber Security Through Play
In our increasingly connected world, online safety is a fundamental life skill. Cyber Invaders is a public interest initiative by the Australian Institute for Cyber Security (AICS), created to teach young Australians how to navigate the digital world safely. We believe that learning about cyber security should be accessible and engaging, not intimidating.
The game provides a safe, interactive environment where children can learn about common digital threats and how to protect themselves. It is completely free to play on any modern web browser, with no downloads or personal data required. It’s a valuable resource for parents looking for a positive screen time activity and for educators seeking to enrich their digital literacy programs.
Key Skills for Digital Citizens
Cyber Invaders helps players build a strong foundation in personal cyber hygiene by focusing on practical, real-world scenarios. Through a series of fun challenges, students learn to:
Protect Their Accounts
Learn the principles of creating and managing strong, unique passwords and the importance of not sharing them.
Recognise Phishing & Scams
Develop the ability to spot suspicious emails, messages, and links that are designed to steal personal information.
Use Social Media Safely
Understand the importance of privacy settings and the long-term consequences of sharing information online.
Practise Kindness Online
Learn about good digital citizenship, the impact of online behaviour, and simple strategies for dealing with cyberbullying.
A Resource for Australian Classrooms
Cyber Invaders is more than just a game; it is a valuable teaching tool for primary and early secondary school educators. Designed by leading cyber security professionals, the experience aligns with national curriculum priorities for digital literacy and personal safety.
It provides an engaging, ready-made activity that helps teachers introduce complex topics in an accessible, age-appropriate manner. The game-based format captures students’ attention and reinforces key learning outcomes without the need for extensive lesson planning. Use Cyber Invaders to start a classroom conversation about being a responsible, safe, and ethical digital citizen.
Help Build a Cyber-Safe Future
AICS is Australia’s professional institute for cyber security. Our members, including Chartered professionals holding MAICS and FAICS designations, are committed to raising cyber security standards and awareness. Initiatives like Cyber Invaders are part of this core mission.