Partnering to Build Australia’s Cyber Resilience and Global Leadership
Cyber resilience is now at the forefront of Australia's priorities, playing a crucial role in the nation's economic prosperity and security. Despite Australia having the highest cyber security threats per capita worldwide, this only reinforces our commitment to vigilance. Successful attacks have the potential to cost the Australian economy billions of dollars, with the biggest costs stemming from loss of business continuity. The NIIN Cyber Alliance will extend the NIIN’s capabilities and existing cyber security assets by providing a new, dedicated mechanism to collaboratively solve cyber security challenges.
The NIIN is a collective of industry and university partners committed to advancing the use of digital technology. Six innovation centres anchor the NIIN, with eight Research Chairs (including one focused on cyber security), two specialist labs and a number of specialised technology centres. The NIIN represents a low-risk mechanism for government and industry to engage in cyber security innovation and skills-building activities.
The NIIN Cyber Alliance is an industry-driven but university-enabled platform to support collaborative effort in solving cyber security challenges. Major opportunities by being explored by the Alliance include:
There are a number of direct benefits to universities joining the NIIN Cyber Alliance:
Interested organisations are encouraged to provide feedback and indicate interest in joining and/or knowing more about the alliance.