Jump in and be part of Australian Cyber Week 2020. Participate in our events and/or contribute to the discussion online.
Schedule of events
Monday 26 October
Impact of the Australian cyber security sector
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Australian Cyber Week 2020 is the fourth annual showcase of Australia’s extremely innovative cyber security sector. Join the Hon Karen Andrews MP and leaders from various sectors to discuss the impact of accelerated digitalisation on the Australian economy.
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Join our lunchtime networking event to connect and meet your next potential defence prime customer.
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Little is understood about the challenges faced by Australian small business owners when it comes to the security of their business. 97% of Australian businesses are small, really small, with fewer than 20 staff. Explore small business attitudes towards cyber security and learn about the path forward for building cyber fitness in the most vulnerable businesses.
Tuesday 27 October
Buying and investing in Australian cyber capability
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Ever wondered what investors are looking for in a pitch? We’re bringing together an AllStar cast of international investors from the United States and the United Kingdom to share what they look for in Australian talent and capability.
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You've been breached! With the possibility of disastrous financial and reputation damage, organisations are rapidly preparing how to respond to a cyberattack. But what are the strategies and tactics that can help prepare them?
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Pitching and procurement from Australia’s best cyber security companies with products and services tailored to the needs of corporate Australia.
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Wednesday 28 October
Australia’s cyber security sector – vibrant, competitive and delivering economic value
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To underline the importance of digital trust for keeping our digital activity secure and resilient, we will simulate a significant cyber-attack on Australia through a hypothetical.
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Australia's Cyber Security Capability Digital Ecosystem is where you learn about, and connect with, Australian cyber security providers and their products and services.
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Meet the National Network Lead and your local Node Manager during this lunchtime networking event.
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The AustCyber Projects Fund is a $15 million, three-year initiative designed to help the Australian cyber security industry grow and take ideas global. Learn about, and meet with the recipients, who are delivering industry led projects as part of this program.
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Thursday 29 October
OSINT/National Missing Persons Hackathon
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Join other ethical hackers and investigators to gather open source intelligence and find new leads on real missing person cases.
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Friday 30 October
Pushing the boundaries and the future of cyber
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A globally competitive Australian cyber security sector will ultimately underpin the future success of every industry in the national economy. So how do we drive change forward? How do we ensure a consolidated effort between government and industry?
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Join this networking event to meet the power women diversifying the Australian cyber security sector.
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What is vulnerability disclosure? How has it evolved over time? How does it contribute to cyber defences and build resilience?
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How important is diversity and culture within the sector? As part of Australian Cyber Week 2020, AustCyber wants to highlight the role of diversity and culture within the cyber security community in Australia.
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Innovation Node events
Our National Network of Cyber Security Innovation Nodes will be hosting a combination of online and in-person events (complying with COVID safe guidelines) during Australian Cyber Week. These online events will not be livestreamed from AustCyber's virtual conference platform and you will need to register using the external links below.
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Join us at the Westin Perth as the WA AustCyber Innovation Hub launches Australian Cyber Week in Western Australia. This event will bring together cyber security leaders for a discussion about the state's security capabilities and the path forward amidst an evolving and complicated geopolitical arena.
Monday 26 October 2020
7:30am-9:30am | IN PERSON (AWST)
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Hosted by Simon Carabetta, WA AustCyber Innovation Hub Project and Engagement Coordinator, part 1 – ‘Many paths, many stories’ – focuses on the broad roles and types of positions available in cyber security.
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Hosted by Simon Carabetta, WA AustCyber Innovation Hub Project and Engagement Coordinator, part 2 – ‘Foot in the Door’ – focuses on recruitment and tips on making a career change.
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Aimed at school leavers, current and potential tertiary students, career transition candidates and the general public, this event highlights careers and opportunities within the sector.
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Cyber security students from across SA’s universities and TAFEs are invited to meet industry representatives and obtain insights into current workforce needs and the predicted skills and roles of the future.
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Simon Carabetta of the WA AustCyber Innovation Hub and Andrea Dearden of ES2 host a Q&A on cyber security for small businesses.
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Hosted by Simon Carabetta, WA AustCyber Innovation Hub Project and Engagement Coordinator, part 3 – ‘Hackademia’ allows our audience to hear from students, lecturers and TAFE's about the student pathways and the skills available to prepare you to enter the industry.
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BiG Day In events are aimed at senior secondary school and university students to help them obtain more information about ICT and technology careers to make better informed decisions about their future. This event features Heinrich Viljoen, Head of IT Governance & Cyber Security from Youi Insurance. He'll discus 'Why is cyber security a thing?'
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Simon Carabetta of the WA AustCyber Innovation Hub, along with a panel of industry and academic representatives, host a Q&A from Year 9, 10 and 11 students about careers in cyber security.
Wednesday 28 October 2020
12:00pm – 1:00pm | IN PERSON (AWST)
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Providing industry readiness support through 101 Splunk training, giving students access to Fundamentals 1 & 2. Limited space is available for SA’s cyber students.
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The Tasmania Cyber Security Innovation Node presents Big Cyber Ideas – a bootcamp and demo day for the best early-stage cyber startups. Participants will learn startup business basics using global best practice tools from ideation through to pitching during the month of October and winners will be announced at this event.
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Key stakeholders and members of the WA cyber security industry will gather in the CBD to network and discuss activities from Australian Cyber Week.
Friday 30 October 2020
3:00pm – 5:00pm | IN PERSON EVENT (AWST)
Partner events
We have partnered with several organisations during Australian Cyber to host additional events. These online events will not be livestreamed from AustCyber's virtual conference platform and you will need to register using the external links below.
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Join us as we deep dive into Australia’s cyber security ecosystem to learn about the importance of investing in cyber technology and the role of private capital in enabling local businesses to grow and thrive.
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Startup Victoria are bringing four of the best and most ambitious local AI startups together to pitch on the (virtual) stage to a room of industry professionals, fellow founders and expert judges as part of their ‘AI Pitch Night’.