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EY appoints Michelle Price as Partner
Data Privacy

EY appoints Michelle Price as Partner

Michelle Price joins EY as Partner in Oceania's cybersecurity and trusted technology practice, to lead the Government and Public Sector team.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
Microsoft partners with AustCyber to launch cybersecurity traineeship program
Identity and Access Management

Microsoft partners with AustCyber to launch cybersecurity traineeship program

Microsoft partners with AustCyber to launch a cybersecurity traineeship program, aiming to support 200 participants into a cyber career.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
CyberCX and AustCyber launch platform to boost Aus cybersecurity industry
Customer Experience

CyberCX and AustCyber launch platform to boost Aus cybersecurity industry

Australia's largest cybersecurity firm, CyberCX, and AustCyber have launched CyberSeek, an interactive mapping tool for the cybersecurity job market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2021
Canberra Cyber Security Innovation Node launches
Cybersecurity

Canberra Cyber Security Innovation Node launches

The Canberra Node is a part of the National Network of Nodes, which accelerates cyber capability development and innovation across Australia.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2019
Interview: Former Anonymous member turns his talents toward SMB security
Anonymous

Interview: Former Anonymous member turns his talents toward SMB security

Adam Bennett discusses his Anonymous origins, the state of cyber threats in Australia, and what his new company Red Piranha is all about.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Australia launches new cyber network to combat threats
EduTech

Australia launches new cyber network to combat threats

The Australian Cyber Network has launched to combat a surge in cybercrime, following over 94,000 reported incidents in the past year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
National Missing Persons Hackathon unites 700 cyber experts
Cybersecurity

National Missing Persons Hackathon unites 700 cyber experts

Australia's National Missing Persons Hackathon brings 700 participants together for a five-hour quest, solving six cold cases with cutting-edge cybersecurity techniques.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Cydarm and Retrospect Labs support Australian women in cyber comp
Cybersecurity

Cydarm and Retrospect Labs support Australian women in cyber comp

Cydarm and Retrospect Labs have partnered to support the 2022 Australian Women in Security Network Response Competition.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
Microsoft and AustCyber tackle cybersecurity skills shortage
Identity and Access Management

Microsoft and AustCyber tackle cybersecurity skills shortage

Microsoft has partnered with AustCyber and other education and training providers to offer a credible alternative pathway to enter the cybersecurity industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2022
Stone & Chalk and AustCyber confirm strategic merger
Supply Chain

Stone & Chalk and AustCyber confirm strategic merger

Stone - Chalk and AustCyber merge to boost growth for Australian tech companies and provide support in cyber security and emerging technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2021
AustCyber research shows huge potential of cybersecurity market
Cybersecurity

AustCyber research shows huge potential of cybersecurity market

For the first time, the gross value added (GVA) of Australia's cybersecurity sector can be estimated, at $2.3 billion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2020
Cybermerc launches AU cyber threat intelligence platform, AUSHIELD
Firewalls

Cybermerc launches AU cyber threat intelligence platform, AUSHIELD

So far Australian National University, Fortinet, Anomali, Elastic, Vault Cloud, and startups SecureStack and Countersight have joined the project.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2020
National Missing Persons Hackathon returns for a second year
Hackathon

National Missing Persons Hackathon returns for a second year

The National Missing Persons Hackathon has taken place in Australia, with 650 participants generating leads for national missing person cases.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
Investment in Digital Trust crucial for Australian economy, study finds
Supply Chain

Investment in Digital Trust crucial for Australian economy, study finds

Investment in digital trust is key to Australia's economic stability, leading to job growth and reduced disruption risks, finds AustCyber report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2020
Airlock Digital seeks to empower Aussie SMEs with AustCyber funding
Supply Chain

Airlock Digital seeks to empower Aussie SMEs with AustCyber funding

Airlock Digital secures AUD $1.3 million from AustCyber to boost cybersecurity for Australian SMEs by enhancing accessibility to application whitelisting.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2020
Tasmania Node launches with a focus on developing cyber security innovation
Cybersecurity

Tasmania Node launches with a focus on developing cyber security innovation

The Tasmania Node will have a particular focus on driving national strategy in the smart cities, Internet of Things (IoT) and marine technology sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2020
Official launch of AustCyber's cybersecurity Innovation Node
Cybersecurity

Official launch of AustCyber's cybersecurity Innovation Node

AustCyber and the Tasmanian Government launch new cybersecurity Innovation Node in Launceston, aiming to boost innovation and industry growth in Tasmania.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
AustCyber appoints Michelle Price as its new CEO
Cybersecurity

AustCyber appoints Michelle Price as its new CEO

Michelle Prices moves from her previous post as AustCyber's chief operating officer to the role of CEO, after Craig Davies stepped down from the role.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018