Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre

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Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre
Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre Logo Square.png
Logo of the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre
Agency overview
Formed6 July 2020; 20 months ago (2020-07-06)
JurisdictionState of South Australia
HeadquartersEleanor Harrald Building, Lot Fourteen, Frome Road, Adelaide
Employees6
Agency executive
  • Michael Barber, Chief Executive Officer
Parent agencyDepartment for Innovation and Skills
Websitewww.cybercollaboration.org.au

The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre (A3C) is a not-for-profit organisation funded largely by South Australian Government grants and based on collaboration of its member organisations, which focuses on cyber security. It is connected to the Department for Innovation and Skills and located at Lot Fourteen in Adelaide, South Australia.

History[]

The former Chief Information Security Officer of Western Australia Police, Hai Tran, was appointed as the inaugural CEO in June 2020, ahead of its official launch on 6 July 2020.[1][2][3] at Lot Fourteen on North Terrace in Adelaide.[4]

The centre was established in collaboration with the federal and South Australian Government, as well as industry partners including BAE Systems Australia and Optus; academic institutions including UniSA, Flinders University, The University of Adelaide and TAFE SA; South Australia's Office for Cyber Security; Commonwealth's Defence Science and Technology Group; and the independent (partly government-funded) organisations and the .[5]

Before its opening, A3C had already launched a six-day pilot training course in collaboration with University of Adelaide and aizoOn Australia, focused on digital forensic and incident response.[6]

In November 2021, A3C extended its partnerships to include Cisco.[7]

Role and responsibilities[]

The A3C's function is "to make cyberspace a better, and safer, place for organisations, corporations, agencies and institutions to do business".[8]

Its work includes identifying vulnerabilities to cyber attacks; providing testing of all hardware and software components of IT systems (the Cyber Test Range[6]); providing training in cyber security (the Cyber Training Academy[6]); creating strategic and practical plans for implementing cyber security; and following progress and assessing the value of investments afterwards.[9]

Training is an essential component of its work, as cyber crime affects about 25 per cent of businesses, South Australia is developing its defence, space and other technology industries, and there is a shortage of skilled workers in cyber security. In 2019 Minister of Innovation and Skills, David Pisoni forecasted up to 7500 job opportunities in the ICT sector in the state in the next five five years, of which 1500 would need cyber security skills.[10]

A3C also focuses on small businesses which may not have large resources to protect themselves from cyber attacks, aiming to help them foster collaborations with other organisations which can help.[11]

Governance, funding and membership[]

The centre is under the ministerial responsibility of the Minister of Innovation and Skills, David Pisoni,[2] and overseen by a board. The inaugural chair is Kim Scott, director of TAO Consulting.[12]

While most funding comes from government sources, the Commonwealth Bank is a major sponsor, and the is a partner to A3C.[13]

As of 2021 the Chief Executive of the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre is Mike Barber.[14] Its approximately 40 members are drawn from academia, industry, cyber security and defence industry companies, government departments, equipment vendors and other membership bodies.[11]

References[]

  1. ^ Hendry, Justin (29 June 2020). "WA Police CISO named first Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre CEO". iTnews. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Marshall, Steven (6 July 2020). "Australia's first cyber collaboration centre officially open". Premier of South Australia. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  3. ^ Bassano, Jessica (15 November 2020). "Checking in on Lot Fourteen: what's there and what's on the way". InDaily. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Sector Leading Cyber Centre Opens at Lot Fourteen". lotfourteen.com.au. Lot Fourteen. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  5. ^ "Australia's first cyber collaboration centre officially open". Premier of South Australia. 6 July 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  6. ^ a b c Willis, Belinda (6 July 2020). "Australia opens centre to train for cyber attacks". The Lead South Australia. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  7. ^ Dickinson, Eleanor (23 November 2021). "Cisco partners with A3C in new Adelaide hub". www.arnnet.com.au. ARN. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Home page". Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  9. ^ "About". Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  10. ^ Russell, Chris (18 November 2019). "Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre gathers industry, government and educators". Herald Sun. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  11. ^ a b Evans, Simon (15 September 2021). "South Australia: Lot Fourteen's cyber security showcase simulates attacks". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  12. ^ "Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre". Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre. 6 July 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  13. ^ "A3C Members". Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  14. ^ "Making cyberspace a better and safer place to do business". SABRENet. 30 July 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.

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