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AustCyber is led by the needs of the cyber security sector. 

That’s why this year, we’re excited to announce the launch of our new ‘AustCyber AllStars’ program.

Media Release: 12th March 2019

The exciting culmination of the national youth cyber security competition, CyberTaipan, will be held in the nation’s capital on Saturday, 16th of March. CyberTaipan…

AustCyber is working to position Australia as the leading centre for cyber education. Today we are proud to launch a new suite of tools that will make it easier to identify career pathways and…

It’s that time of year again! We’re packing our bags and finding our passports to prepare for the RSA Conference in San Francisco. This comes as part of Australia’s Cyber Security Trade Mission to…

Cyber security has become a rapid growth industry as companies and governments react to the increasing threat of attack from individuals, criminal groups and foreign states.

And that means…

Welcome to 2019.

This year is shaping up to be AustCyber’s biggest since opening our doors just over two years ago.

In the lead up to celebrating our second birthday on 2 January…

It’s been 12 months almost to the day since Australia’s first national skills-based Certificate IV in Cyber Security (22334VIC) and Advanced Diploma in Cyber Security (22445VIC) level…

AustCyber is growing a more cohesive and vibrant Australian cyber security ecosystem.

We bring people together to improve the development of next generation cyber security products and…

Delivering economic growth: cyber security as a vertical and horizontal enabler

The global economy relies on cyber resilient digital technologies, making cyber security critical to the growth of…

Growing Australia’s cyber security ecosystem is at the heart of AustCyber’s mission and there is much we can learn – good and bad – from international examples. We are always researching and…

Tasmanian Sporting Hall of Fame inductee, Brad Thomas, has an impressive track record when it comes to setting personal bests.

Now the triple Paralympian has his sights on new levels of…

Wait, what? 2018 is ending?? But we’re only getting started!

What a massive 12 months! This year we have achieved significant wins in delivering our mission to help grow Australia’s cyber…

Part 1: key perceptions about the economic implications of the legislation

AustCyber’s mission focuses on the economic opportunity of Australia’s cyber security sector.

The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) today released a report, Perceptions survey: Industry views of the economic implications of the Assistance and Access Bill 2018. This piece of work…

It’s an exciting time to work in cyber security. The industry is scaling at a rapid pace and the need to build and train a skilled cyber security workforce has never been greater.

Growing…

AustCyber acknowledges the Assistance and Access Bill has been passed by the Australian Parliament and, at the time of this statement, is expected to ascend to law soon.

We understand the…

Driving the export of Australian cyber security solutions is one of AustCyber’s key objectives. That’s why we were delighted to partner with Austrade to deliver the inaugural ASEAN Cyber Security…

We note the draft Assistance and Access Bill 2018 has been referred to the Senate.

We understand that some of our stakeholders are concerned about the impact of this proposed legislation.…

On 4 December 2018, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, the Hon Karen Andrews, announced three industry-led projects were being funded under the second allocation of AustCyber’s…

Innovation and commercialisation in Australia’s cyber security industry received a boost today with Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, the Hon Karen Andrews MP, announcing almost $4…

Global demand for cyber security solutions is surging and Australia is well-placed to becom