THE CENTRE OF CYBER SECURITY
From educational institutions to private enterprise, Victoria is the hub for digital intelligence in Australia. The CSIRO, NBN Co Ltd and Telstra have significant cyber security capabilities in Victoria, along with many large international technology companies such as IBM, Cisco, Microsoft, NEC and Ericsson. Oxford University's prestigious Global Cyber Security Capacity Centre will partner with the new Oceania Cyber Security Centre set up with State Government support. The Victoria Data61 laboratory, the merger of the CSIRO’s Digital Productivity Team and National ICT Australia, will host the Oceania Cyber Security Centre and be the Victorian node for the national Cyber Security Growth Centre, under the Australian Government’s $230 million cyber security strategy.
Some of Victoria’s leading companies and organisations with expertise in defence digital and electronic systems include:
- Deakin University
- DEK Technologies
- Elbit Systems
- GP Sat Systems
- GP Sat Systems Australia
- Invenio
- L-3 Communications Systems Australia
- NBN Co
- Radio Frequency Systems
- Tectonica
- Thales Australia
For more information on the capabilities and credentials of companies in Victoria’s digital and electronic/cyber systems industry visit the Victorian Defence Alliances' Capability Directories download page.
CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
With a strong foundation in the education sector, Victoria is the leader in research and development in defence technology. Victorian tertiary institutions often collaborate on R&D initiatives with industry organisations, both locally and internationally. Based in Melbourne, the Defence Science and Technology Group is the second largest public-funded research and development organisation in Australia. The Defence Science Institute is located within the University of Melbourne and undertakes research work on cyber and IT security. Lockheed Martin Corporation has established a $13 million advanced multidisciplinary R&D centre in Melbourne.
