University of Newcastle Collaborates on Cyber Security Network

Friday, 2 February 2018

The University of Newcastle has been named as one of seven institutions that will lead a new $2million NSW Cyber Security Network announced today by the NSW Government.

University of Newcastle Collaborates on Cyber Security Network

“Cyber security is an evolving threat and that’s why we’re partnering with some of the country’s best and brightest researchers to ensure systems within government and the private sector are resilient and fit-for-purpose in 2018 and beyond,” Minister for Finance, Services and Property Victor Dominello said.

“This is also an opportunity to boost our growing cyber security workforce and promote the importance of STEM. The global market for cyber protection is forecast to be worth $170 billion by 2020, and NSW is in a unique position to be a jobs hub for this emerging sector.”

University of Newcastle Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Professor Kevin Hall said the University of Newcastle had a depth and breadth of talent to bring to the Network via its Advanced Cyber Security Engineering Research Centre (ACSRC).

“This Network will facilitate access to, and development of, multiple technologies, applications, models and policies, vital to tackling the current challenges in privacy and security that Australia faces.”

“We’re delighted to be able to call upon our research strengths in this space to contribute to such a high impact collaboration between universities, government and industry.”

The NSW Cyber Security Network will:

  • identify solutions to emerging cyber security challenges;
  • train specialist graduates and develop a skilled cyber security workforce; and
  • provide industry with strategic and operational advice on cyber security threats.

Chief Scientist & Engineer Professor Mary O’Kane said: “This initiative takes the state’s strength in cyber security R&D across public universities and research institutions, and connects it with government agencies and businesses experiencing cyber security challenges.”

The initiative has been welcomed by key industry groups, including AGL Energy, the NRMA and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The Network’s inaugural Chair will be Mr Neville Steven AO.

The founding universities of the Network are: UNSW Sydney, Macquarie University, the University of Sydney, the University of Wollongong, the University of Newcastle, the University of Technology Sydney and Western Sydney University. The Network complements the NSW Government’s NSW Defence Innovation Network and the NSW Smart Sensing Network.


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