Australia is no different. That is because cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and digital technology plays a larger role in the country’s defense, so developing people with the skills to protect critical systems is becoming a national priority.
To that end, there is a new partnership between the Australian Defense Technologies Academy (ADTA) – operated by Adelaide University – and the Australian Cyber Collaboration Center (Aus3C) will help build those skills by providing access to advanced, hands-on cybersecurity training.
Additionally, the partnership will expand opportunities for Australia’s current and future workforce in government, industry and academia. Moreover, participants will develop practical cyber skills, while supporting new education, professional development and industry programs.
Skilled Workforce
The partnership is an important step in building the highly skilled workforce needed to support Australia’s defense and national security priorities, said ADTA Foundation Director Professor Todd Mansell.
“Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and so too are the technologies used to defend against them – which is why Australia needs cyber professionals who can train, test and sharpen their skills in realistic environments,” Mansell said.
“This partnership provides access to a constantly evolving training environment where people can safely build practical capability, while strengthening the vital connections between education, research, industry and defense.”
To that end, ADTA is a $64 million Australian and South Australian Government initiative established to develop the skills needed to support Australia’s expanding defense sector. Moreover, those skills would include emerging capabilities across cyber, space and advanced technologies.
A partnership between the Australian Defense Technologies Academy and the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre (Aus3C) will help build cybersecurity skills.
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The new agreement establishes a framework for long-term collaboration between ADTA and Aus3C. Moreover, this should create opportunities to connect students, researchers, industry partners and cybersecurity professionals through shared infrastructure and expertise.
Collaboration across sectors was critical to strengthening Australia’s cyber resilience, said Aus3C Chief Executive Guy Roberts.
Shared Challenge
“Cybersecurity is a shared challenge and building Australia’s resilience requires collaboration across government, industry and the education sector,” Roberts said.
“By bringing together expertise, infrastructure and capability, partnerships like this can help strengthen Australia’s sovereign cyber capability and ensure we are better equipped to keep pace with a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
“This is about building a more cyber-resilient Australia – one with the skills, knowledge and capability to protect our digital future,” he said.