Canberra is leading the Australian cyber security industry, deploying our highly skilled workforce, infrastructure, research institutions and proximity to government to strengthen national security organisations.

Australia’s cyber security capital

Our innovative, knowledge-driven economy drives our expertise in this industry. We’ve achieved national and international recognition for our:

• cutting-edge infrastructure
• high-technology companies
• national security organisations

The cyber security industry here provides information and data security products and services to national security agencies. This includes the:

• Department of Defence
• the Australian Signals Directorate
• the Australian Secret Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)
• the Australian Cyber Security Centre
• prime defence contractors

Reasons to do cyber security business in Canberra

We show our existing strengths in cyber security through the strategic connections between:

• established multinationals
• national security agencies
• tertiary education and research institutions
• innovative enterprises in the city

Cyber security business benefit from Canberra’s:

• concentration of national security agencies, organisations and assets
• highly skilled, security-cleared workforce
• proximity to top-ranked universities and research institutions leading cyber security efforts
• business organisations, networks and resources designed to encourage industry growth

Cyber security networks and industry groups in Canberra

• ACT Cyber Security Innovation Node A partnership between AustCyber and the ACT Government, the ACT Node strengthens our cyber security industry and supports the growth, education and export of this sector.
• Canberra’s Cyber Security Capabilities ACT Government support for cyber security.
• Cyber Capability Directory A list of Canberra companies offering products and services in cyber security.