 Calling All Cybersecurity Professionals! Become a Mentor in CyberSET 2024  Are you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a difference in the lives of aspiring young minds? We invite you to join CyberSET as a mentor and guide high school students who are keen on pursuing a career in cybersecurity. By becoming a mentor, you will have the opportunity to inspire and shape the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. CyberSET CyberSET provides a range of industry-linked courses at four different levels, aimed at introducing WA students between Years 7 and 10 to the field of cybersecurity, including specialised courses tailored for neurodivergent students. CyberSET offers a structured curriculum, engaging workshops, and ongoing support to equip all students, including neurodivergent individuals, with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to navigate the digital landscape securely. Industry professionals are invited to exress your interest in providing weekly mentoring for one term in 2024 as part of the program. Program Overview:
Roles and Responsibilities As a mentor, you will play a crucial role in the development of these students, sharing your knowledge and expertise in cybersecurity. Here are some of the key responsibilities: Guidance and Advice:
How to Join: We welcome professionals from all sectors of the cybersecurity industry to join our program and inspire the next generation of cyber defenders. Make a difference in the lives of high school students and shape the future of cybersecurity. To express your interest in becoming a mentor, please complete the Expression of Interest for at the link below. Please note mentors are required to hold a valid Working With Children Check.
CyberSET is a program by Curtin University in partnership with Cisco Systems, Amazon Web Services (AWS), STEMSmart, Trustwave Holding, CyberWest, Women in Technology WA (WiTWA) and Association of Independent Schools of WA (AISWA). The program is funded by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
Website: cyberset.curtin.edu.au Please contact Cecily Rawlinson at CyberWest if you would like more information on becoming a CyberSET mentor at director@cyberwest.au .  Do you want to have input into our flagship cyber event? CyberWest is inviting Expressions of Interest to be part of our industry advisory committee for the CyberWest Summit 2024.  The CyberWest Summit Committee (CWSC) will play a crucial role in Summit planning, ensuring the event is reflective of industry requirements both in terms of business development opportunities for the cyber industry and cyber education and discussion for non-cyber professionals. We are looking for 7 to 9 representatives from the cyber sector, and other industries, to support us in the following aspects of planning for the CyberWest Summit: Strategic Planning: Defining the Summit theme and target audiences Program development: Identifying key topics and themes that should be covered, identifying keynote speakers and others to invite to present, review presenter proposals and provide recommendations. Feedback on final program prior to release. Sponsorship: Providing advice on sponsorship packages and where appropriate facilitate introductions to potential supporters from industry. Promotion & Outreach: Provide input and advice on event promotions and promote through own networks to ensure Summit is well attended. Committee members will act as ambassadors for CyberWest and attend the Summit. Requirements of CWSC Members
CWSC Members will Receive
If you'd like to join the Committee, please complete the below form. We will be inviting members by Monday 14 August to join us at our first planning workshop on 9am to 12pm on Tuesday 22 August. EOIs have now closed. The CSCRC is undertaking a research project on Augmenting Cybersecurity Defence Capability (ACDC), in collaboration with ECU, CSIRO, Deakin university, WA government and a range of industry participants. The ACDC Project is working towards adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop augmentation capabilities for Incident Response (IR) teams that will enhance the IR teams capabilities for an effective response during fast-paced cyber incidents. The research is grounded in work on understanding human behaviour during cyber defence exercises and using semantic attacker and defender behaviour models.
Aims and objectives of ACDC This project addresses 8 Core Technical Challenges: 1. Monitoring and observing IR team behavior 2. Modelling of team behavior 3. AI Reasoning about human behavior in a semantic framework 4. Detecting and resolving interference and conflict between human and AI behaviors 5. Providing a Human Computing Interface that facilitates cooperation 6. Evaluating the effectiveness of Human-AI interaction and collaboration in red/blue training 7. Understanding and modelling cyber situational awareness of human operators 8. Integration of physical and OT environments to enable dynamic impact assessments of attack and response in Critical Infrastructure (CI) settings Cyber Security Training Platform To develop these augmentation capabilities, the project involves the development and deployment of a Cyber Security Training Platform (CSTP) that tests the capabilities of an IR team and gathers IR data. The CSTP was built around a comprehensive port operation scenario developed in collaboration with Port Authorities in Western Australia to provide the environment for testing the ACDC project. This covers classic Information Technology (IT) coupled with critical Operational Technologies (OT). The CSTP is utilised to generate and collect data and validate the research outcomes through a series of war-gaming events which take place once every six months and are informed by similar exercises undertaken by AUKUS partners. Red (attacker) and blue (defender) teams are composed of volunteering cyber security experts who join the event with anonymous identities and signed consents. Red team members play through a (defined) structured attack scenario during the event to achieve the attack objectives whilst the blue team defend the port and maintain its operations within the cyber-range against the red team. The data gathered at each event is utilised to gradually enhance the CSTP and further build on the augmentation capabilities of the IR team. IR Training Opportunity The first red/blue team event was undertaken in November 2022. THe next event takes place across 2 days on 14th to 15th June 2023, in Edith Cowan University Joondalup Campus, Perth. Cyber professionals are invited to volunteer for the Red and Blue teams. We would welcome participation from cybersecurity professionals from your organisation and network for the above or future events. These are an excellent opportunity to meet other professionals, showcase and develop your team’s IR skills and work with others to improve on your skills and expertise when it comes to protecting systems within Australia’s critical infrastructures. To register interest contact Project Lead Seyit Camtepe Seyit.Camtepe@cybersecuritycrc.org.au or Dom Basic domagoj.basic@cybersecuritycrc.org.au from the CS CRC.  CyberWest Summit 2023 was created as 'The Cyber Conference for Non-Cyber Professionals'. The 2-day event brought together over 500 attendees, marking a significant milestone in our mission to foster connections - connecting the human and technical aspects of cybersecurity - and support cyber start-ups and scale-ups in Western Australia. As the WA Cyber Security Innovation Hub, CyberWest sits at the heart of the cybersecurity landscape in Western Australia. Our purpose is to facilitate connections across industries and sectors, bridging the gap between government, academia, and the private sector. By helping all businesses to be more cyber-secure, inspiring more individuals to join the sector and supporting local cyber businesses, particularly startups and scale-ups, we aim to strengthen the economy, build local capability and stimulate innovation through collaborative efforts. CyberWest Summit 2023 was a testament to our mission. The event showcased engaging keynotes, thought-provoking panel discussions, in-depth workshops, and enlightening panels, all aimed at delving into the dynamic world of cybersecurity. The insights shared and ideas generated during the summit were groundbreaking, leaving attendees inspired and motivated. We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who attended CyberWest Summit 2023, as your presence and active participation played a vital role in making the event a resounding success. We are incredibly proud of the achievements made during the summit, and we are excited to continue driving the growth and development of the cybersecurity sector in Western Australia. CyberWest Director, Cecily Rawlinson is part of a business delegation with representatives from 13 WA organisations participating in a trade delegation to India this week. Opportunities for collaboration across Western Australian and Indian innovation ecosystems will be front and centre today, as Innovation and the Digital Economy Minister Stephen Dawson will give a keynote speech at Umagine Chennai 2023 as part of the visit. Minister Dawson will highlight how the McGowan Government is supporting Western Australians to embrace partnerships with international innovators like those in India. Over three days, more than 10,000 delegates are expected to attend Umagine Chennai 2023. The event includes over 250 speakers across 130 plus sessions, and an exhibition featuring more than 150 exhibitors. The organisations participating in the business delegation include the WA Data Science and Innovation Hub, CyberWest, DNA Zoo Australia, Innovation Central Perth, WeVolt, Red Piranha, Space Angel, LatConnect 60, QL Space, Hola Health, Has Holdings, Adarsh Australia and TATA Consultancy Services. Several collaborative relationships are expected to be formalised during the five-day mission, including the exchange of a letter of strategic intent between WA and Tamil Nadu, which was signed virtually on 20 March 2023 to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two States. The letter of strategic intent follows the opening of the Invest and Trade WA office in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, which was first announced by Deputy Premier Roger Cook in July 2022. During the visit, Minister Dawson will showcase the Chennai office. WA is the first Australian State to establish a presence in Tamil Nadu, the second largest economy in India. The Minister will also promote activities and initiatives supported by the McGowan Government, including Perth Landing Pad, The Challenge, Health Fellowships, the Premier's Scholarship and the CyberWest Summit. The mission will be supported by the Invest and Trade WA India-Gulf offices, led by the Investment and Trade Commissioner, Nashid Chowdhury. Visit Invest and Trade WA's India Market Outlook 2022-23 for more information on trade and investment opportunities: https://www.wa.gov.au/system/files/2023-03/India_Market_Outlook_2022-23.pdf Read Minister Dawson's Statement.  Edith Cowan University (ECU) is proud to announce the official launch of the WA Cyber Security Innovation Hub, to be known as CyberWest, as the state's newly revamped, locally driven cyber security centre.
Established in 2018 as part of the AustCyber Industry Growth Network, CyberWest will now be supported by the State Government through the New Industry Fund and hosted by Edith Cowan University with a remit to grow and support the state’s cyber security capability. “The initial four years we spent as part of AustCyber were an excellent foundation on which to build the hub and its capability and we’re grateful to the AustCyber network for their support over this time,” CyberWest Director Cecily Rawlinson said. “We’re now entering an exciting new phase of growth but will of course continue to work collaboratively with other states and federal cyber agencies so we can best support the cyber sector.” The team is co-located with the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre, the ECU Security Research Institute, ECU Securing Digital Futures theme leader, and ECU Defence Research at ECU’s Joondalup campus. “We’re pleased to continue being hosted by ECU as it is a natural fit for CyberWest. They produce 20% of Australia’s cyber graduates and we are part of a cluster of organisations that provide a centre of cyber capability, capacity, and leadership for the state,” Ms Rawlinson said. CyberWest’s priorities for 2023 include supporting growth and commercial opportunities for the cyber security sector, building capability in the next generation of cyber professionals, and improving cyber security awareness and preparedness in all WA businesses. In May, the second annual CyberWest Summit will be held in Perth. Recognising that cyber security is more than an ‘IT problem’ the Summit is the ‘cyber conference for non cyber professionals’ and is designed for leaders across all business functions. The program will provide clear and actionable cyber education to professionals outside of the security sector through a variety of presentations, workshops, and hands-on activities as well as connecting organisations to world leading cyber security providers. There will be a focus on three content streams; Critical Infrastructure, Secure Government, and Cyber Skills, the summit will also have an emphasis on diversity and education pathways. Western Australia’s Minister for Innovation Stephen Dawson MLC has praised CyberWest for its commitment to growth and innovation in the Western Australian cyber sector. "The launch of CyberWest marks a new era of growth and collaboration for Western Australia's cyber hub," Minister Dawson said. "We are confident that this new locally driven and expertly led hub will bring about exciting developments and opportunities for the Western Australian cyber sector." Join the 2023 CyberWest Summit to be a part of this exciting new phase of growth for Western Australia's cyber sector by registering your interest here.
 The Hub is excited to host a Cyber Security Space at the WA Mining Conference 12 to 13 October 2022. We are proud to be joined by local cyber experts Red Piranha, Wardn, ES2 and Sapien Cyber as well as our partner, the City of Joondalup.
From autonomous vehicles & IOT through to core IT systems - technology is in all levels of the mining industry. A cyber-attack on a mining SME could endanger the entire company and impact their supply chain as well as have impacts on Australia's critical infrastructure systems. We will be attending the conference to highlight to the mining sector that effective cybersecurity is essential to ensure operations run smoothly. You can find us at the expo at Booth E136. On Day 1 will also be holding a panel discussion I've been hacked, what's next? at 10am on the Expo Stage. We will run attendees through a cyber breach scenario in a mining company to explore the impacts both on the company and their supply chain and consider ways to mitigate those risks. Then see Director Cecily Rawlinson present "Cybersecurity: Managing Digital Risk in the Resources Sector" at 3.40pm on the main stage. The cyber community can receive a 30% discount on tickets by using code EX30PROMO Tickets are available from waminingexpo.com.au  AustCyber, the Australian Cyber Security Growth Network, in partnership with Austrade, led a delegation of cyber security companies to the 2022 RSA Conference in San Francisco. Regarded as the world’s leading forum for cyber security professionals, AustCyber delegates tapped into the full potential of the international export market, building relationships with investors and industry leaders to expand Australia’s cyber security presence. Firms including threat hunting and networking monitoring tool Hyprfire, email and document classification and protection experts Janusnet, and DevSecOps visibility platform SecureStack, formed part of the AustCyber contingent participating in the Australia House event in partnership with Austrade. Each participant engaged in comprehensive, cutting-edge educational sessions presented by leading industry experts covering critical security issues and emerging concepts facing organisations worldwide. Over fifteen hours of education sessions touched on topics including hackers and threats, risk management & governance, identity, and securing the remote workforce. “The new concept of cyber security has implications beyond Australia, with a large proportion of our value chains dependent on the digital security of other countries,” said AustCyber CEO Michael Bromley. “This reinforces the importance of the RSA Conference Australia House event in facilitating the expansion of our export market through increased access to partners, allies and international enterprise customers.” “By participating in workshops, networking events and reverse pitches, our leading cyber security companies will receive strategic advice from entrepreneurs who have successfully penetrated the US market whilst showcasing the ongoing business potential between the US and Australia.” The RSA Conference was a significant opportunity for Australian companies looking to expand into the US and UK markets and capture a higher share of the US$147 billion global industry. Building relationships and securing investment will allow local cyber security companies to establish themselves in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), reinforcing Australia’s reputation as a trusted partner and centre of research excellence. Hyprfire CEO Tim Jones said at the 2022 RSA Conference, "The Australia House program was a great experience and an amazing preparation for the RSA conference. We learnt a lot of useful information from the EIR, the expert panel and the VCs! Having AustCyber help us connect to new export markets and connect us to the cyber ecosystem at RSA is a huge boost for Hyprfire." Director at the West Australian AustCyber Innovation Hub, Cecily Rawlinson said “It is excellent to be here, representing the National Node Network, co-funded by our state and territory governments. Our role at AustCyber is to support our cyber communities, both locally in Perth and across Australia as they export and access international markets so I am delighted to be here supporting some amazing WA home-grown cybers such as Hyprfire and BankVault.” 
WA AustCyber Innovation Hub is a proud sponsor of the 2022 Curtin Ignition Program.
The intensive, one-week training program running from Sunday 4 September to Friday 9 September, is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, academics and corporate innovators to both trial and prepare business ideas for the commercial market. The Hub is sponsoring one fully funded place this year for a cyber business idea. See how last year's participants benefitted from the program below, and get your application in. Scholarship applications opened 26 May and close 15 July.
Criteria for scholarships along with how to apply can be found at https://study.curtin.edu.au/professional-development/executive-education/ignition/
 Cecily Rawlinson, Director WA AustCyber Innovation Hub
First published in the WA Defence Review 2021 - 2022 Edition We face shortages that affect our daily lives, in everything from cars to computer chips. The current global situation has highlighted challenges to our ability to rely on ourselves in times of crisis – this can be viewed as one of the negative consequences of entrenched globalisation. It’s no wonder that over the last 18 months the term ‘supply chains’ has entered our daily vernacular. In 2020, the Australian Government issued a defence strategy update acknowledging national vulnerabilities stemming from a reliance on global supply chains. It called for greater security, including in sovereign industrial capability supporting Defence. The importance of being able to sufficiently meet our own needs has arguably never been more critical. There is no doubt cyber security sovereignty will shape our future security and resilience. Cyber security was a notable inclusion in the announcement of the AUKUS partnership, highlighting its importance domestically and with Australia’s allies, who have placed faith in its capabilities. This represents an opportunity for Defence, industry and related supply chains in Western Australia. Businesses of all sizes must be ready to demonstrate their cyber-resilience to key customers. It is the role of the WA AustCyber Innovation Hub (WAACIH) to raise awareness of local and national cyber commercial capabilities and promote job creation in the sector. There is an immediate opportunity for contractors and third-party providers to WA, and Australian defence contracts, to benefit from the Hub’s expertise and connections. Research has found SMEs are the most vulnerable to cyber security attacks and cybercrime. About one quarter of cyber incidents reported to the Australian Cyber Security Centre in the last 12 months were associated with Australia’s critical infrastructure or essential services. WA’s risk is heightened by the increasing use of, and connectivity to, systems like Operational Technology. This vulnerability leads to an increase in attacks on OT assets that impact critical infrastructure. Supply chains – particularly software and services – continue to be targeted by malicious actors to gain access to vendors’ customers. A significant cyber risk threat arises from the inability to control security measures adopted by supply chain partners. A global study found two-thirds of IT decision-makers say their organisations have experienced a software supply chain attack. Virus insertion can arise at any stage in the supply chain. Supply chain management, at the hardware or software or communications level, must be a priority. SMEs are the most vulnerable sector of Australian businesses to cyber attack. Supply chains are of strategic value to, and therefore targeted by, malicious actors. Current policy settings and legislation do not adequately address cyber risk in supply chains. Urgent action is needed to help SMEs and all businesses involved in the defence industry supply chain to protect themselves. This is where WAACIH comes in. As the only neutral and impartial West Australian adviser on, and connector of, experts in the cyber risk and security landscape, AustCyber believes a strong domestic or sovereign cyber security industry can and should play a vital role in protecting the economy and industries. This will enable growth through informed uptake of trusted digital technologies. Having a national capability as a prominent and strategic part of the cyber security sector overall is fundamental to Australia's interests. There is no reason to consider Australian software suppliers fundamentally more exposed or riskier than overseas suppliers. From an ongoing supply chain and sovereignty perspective, local suppliers may be less risky - particularly in critical infrastructure and defence industry supply chains. The NSW government’s example of committing to a target of 30% of its total ICT spend on SMEs is a public policy example to be commended. It disrupts ‘business as usual’ and gives local Australian SMEs a chance to develop their customer and knowledge base, and human capital. It fosters local innovation in ICT and cyber security. Australian-owned businesses are also clear of external influences that might fetter the ADF’s access to supply during times of need. Through use of sovereign cyber security solutions, and by upskilling SMEs, Australia can limit cyber risks in strategic industries. WAACIH offers expert advice on how best to mitigate, minimise and defend against these risks in an evolving landscape. Cyber security sovereignty will shape our future security and resilience. The question is, will your business and supply chain be ready, and will you able to demonstrate cyber resilience to key customers? www.wacyberhub.org 
 The WA AustCyber Innovation Hub proudly launched a new initiative earlier this month. The new Students of Cyber (SoC) Industry Connect group held its first event at The George, Perth. With attendance figures far exceeding expectations, the inaugural SoC connect event brought together a healthy mix of students currently undertaking a course in cyber security through universities or TAFEs and industry professionals in WA’s cyber security sector. Attendees of various ages and backgrounds got to hear from the CTO of upcoming WA start-up, Stefan Prandl, as he presented a very engaging and at times humorous talk about his pathway into cyber security and the role he currently plays at Hyprfire. We were also honoured to be in the presence of various team members from Cyber CX, ES2, and another fast growing start-up, Retrospect Labs. “The talk given by Stefan Prandl was both technically mind blowing but also grounded in making sure students felt they had a community and industry to be part of in Perth”, is just some of the overwhelmingly positive feedback received so far from students at the event. SoC Industry Connect Events run on the first Tuesday of each month, with the next scheduled meetup on the 4th of May and hosted by Cyber CX in their Perth headquarters. Tickets will be available via Eventbrite later on in April. You can also follow SoC here on LinkedIn – https://www.linkdedin/showcase/studentsofcyber   Key Points
 CyberCheck.Me has released 3 minute videos to assist SMEs better secure their business from cyber security risks. The videos were produced by ECU Cyber Security students. The students are now setting about creating 15 minute videos to extend the help.
Professor Craig Valli of ECU says “this is a project that has winners all around, the students get invaluable education and training on delivering presentations not afforded in the regular curriculum. The double down is the SME community gets a resource and the triple threat is that the students are employed to do this, creating employment. It is this sort of grass roots initiative that involves industry, academia and government collaborating to create real impact” They can be viewed online at the CyberCheck.Me website https://www.cybercheck.me/essentials.html |
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