Queensland to host three cyber innovation hubs – Strategy – Security – iTnews

Queensland will become the current state to play host to an AustCyber-backed cyber security innovation node, with not one however 3 hubs set to speed up the burgeoning sector.

The new nodes will be established in Brisbane, Townsville and the Sunlight Coast in collaboration with the Queensland federal government and Townsville and Sunshine Coast councils.

They will build on AustCyber’s national network of nodes, which now number six across NSW, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT.

The not-for-profit organisation funded by the federal government has actually invested the last three years standing the nodes to enhance cyber ability, development and commercialisation.

Announcing the new nodes on Tuesday, Minister for Industry, Science and Innovation Karen Andrews said the 3 additional centers will strengthen AustCyber’s national network of nodes.

“As the world ends up being more digital, particularly in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, cyber security innovation has actually never ever been more vital or in need,” she stated.

“We desire our local organisations to be in a position to capitalise on that.”

AustCyber CEO Michelle Rate stated Queensland was the very first state to commit to developing three nodes.

“We are delighted to have Queensland join our national network and in such a huge way,” she said.

Cost stated having three centers will allow node managers to much better work together, leverage local cyber capability and eventually “boost the worth and impact of [the] nationwide network”.

AustCyber is for managers to manage the Brisbane or Townsville nodes. iTnews comprehends the position for the Sunlight Coast position has actually currently been filled.

Queensland Development Minister Kate Jones said the nodes would enhance cyber security abilities throughout the state, while helping to protect regional companies from cyber hazards.

“These nodes will strengthen the state’s understanding economy, particularly in the locations of defence, advanced manufacturing, health and education,” she said.

“We all need to collaborate to safeguard and advance Australia’s cyber interests and partnerships such as this are central to the process.”