We develop cyber security capability and capacity to help keep Australia safe.
Who We Are
The CSCRC is dedicated to fostering the next generation of Australian cyber security talent, developing innovative projects to strengthen our nation’s security capabilities.
We build effective collaborations between industry, government and researchers, creating real-world solutions for pressing cyber-related problems.
We achieve this by identifying, funding and supporting research projects that build Australia’s cyber security capacity and address issues across the cyber spectrum, both technology and policy related.
The CSCRC also undertakes a key public role in cyber security advocacy, providing evidence-based commentary around relevant cyber security issues.
ABOUT THE CSCRC
The CSCRC develops cyber security capability and capacity to help keep Australia safe. We do this by developing innovative, real-world research and cultivating outstanding talent to solve pressing cyber security challenges.
Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) are collaborations between industry, government and academia. They offer a unique opportunity for Participants to bridge the gap between research and real-world applications, creating material solutions for sector-specific problems. CRCs drive innovations and help build Australia’s capability and capacity for the future.
The 2018 the CSCRC was awarded $50 million in Commonwealth funding over seven years. This funding is supplemented by contributions from industry, university and government agency Participants.
Build Outstanding Talent:
We build Australia’s cyber security capability and capacity by developing the next generation of talent.
Develop research with impact:
We drive collaboration between industry, governments and academia to generate relevant research that solves real-world problems.
Be an independent voice for cyber security:
We are recognised as a source of trusted advice regarding cyber security, helping demystify complex issues.
Multiply the impact of our work by operating effectively:
We aim to meet and exceed the expectations of Participants and the Commonwealth and be a responsible steward of resources.
Our Board
GAICD
Chair and Independent, Non-Executive Director
Director-General Australian Signals Directorate
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at Edith Cowan University
Research Participant Representative
FAICD, Sf Finsia
Independent, Non-Executive Director
PSM
Independent, Non-Executive Director
BComm, MBS(Finance), MAICD
Independent, Non-Executive Director
BCom (UWA), EMBA (AGSM), MRM (UNSW), CA, FAICD
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Global Head, National Cyber Security Officers, Cisco Systems
Industry Participant Representative
BA(Hons), D.Litt, FAICD, FIPAA
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Director, CSIRO’s Data61
Non-Independent Director (ex-officio)
Our Team
Chief Executive Officer
Professor Helge Janicke
Deputy CEO and Research Director
Suba Tharmarajah
Chief Operating Officer
Anne-Louise Brown
Director of Policy
Louise Momber
Senior Corporate Affairs Manager
Amber Austin-Wright
Senior Policy Manager
Dr. Ian Martinus
Head of Commercialisation and Impact
Dr Surya Nepal
Deputy Research Director
Linda McQuaid
Executive officer to the Deputy CEO and Research Director
Wendy Duke
Project Support Officer
Isobel Clark
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Our Participants
Our Third Party Sponsors
