As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and digital technology plays a larger role in Australia’s defence, developing people with the skills to protect critical systems is becoming a national priority.
A new partnership between the Australian Defence Technologies Academy (ADTA) – operated by Adelaide University – and the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre (Aus3C) will help build those skills by providing access to advanced, hands-on cyber security training.
The partnership will give ADTA access to Aus3C’s accredited Cyber Range at Lot Fourteen – a high-tech cyber training and testing ground where participants can practise identifying and responding to realistic cyber attacks and safely test systems and networks without putting real-world infrastructure at risk.
The partnership will expand opportunities for Australia’s current and future workforce in government, industry and academia to develop practical cyber skills, while supporting new education, professional development and industry programs.
ADTA Foundation Director Professor Todd Mansell said the partnership was an important step in building the highly skilled workforce needed to support Australia’s defence and national security priorities.
“Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and so too are the technologies used to defend against them – which is why Australia needs cyber professionals who can train, test and sharpen their skills in realistic environments,” Prof Mansell said.
“This partnership provides access to a constantly evolving training environment where people can safely build practical capability, while strengthening the vital connections between education, research, industry and defence.”
ADTA is a $64 million Australian and South Australian Government initiative established to develop the skills and sovereign technology capability needed to support Australia’s expanding defence sector, including emerging capabilities across cyber, space and advanced technologies.
The new agreement establishes a framework for long-term collaboration between ADTA and Aus3C, creating opportunities to connect students, researchers, industry partners and cyber security professionals through shared infrastructure and expertise.
Aus3C Chief Executive Officer Guy Roberts said collaboration across sectors was critical to strengthening Australia’s cyber resilience.
“Cyber security is a shared challenge and building Australia’s resilience requires collaboration across government, industry and the education sector,” Roberts said.
“By bringing together expertise, infrastructure and capability, partnerships like this can help strengthen Australia’s sovereign cyber capability and ensure we are better equipped to keep pace with a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
“This is about building a more cyber-resilient Australia – one with the skills, knowledge and capability to protect our digital future.”
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Media contact:
Prof Todd Mansell, Space & Defence & National Security, ADTA. E: Todd.Mansell@adelaide.edu.au
Guy Roberts , CEO of the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre
E: guy.roberts@cybercollaboration.org.au
Annabel Mansfield, Senior Media Adviser Adelaide University. M : +61 479 182 489
E : Annabel.Mansfield@Adelaide.edu.au