Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation

The RMIT University Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation (CCSRI) is a dynamic and award-winning Centre that adopts a multi-disciplinary approach to research and innovation.

By uniting experts from the extensive RMIT network, and partnerships with governments and industry, we collaboratively drive advancements in the organisational, human, and technological aspects of Cyber Security.

Our centre plays a pivotal role in discerning the impacts of technology on the protection of civil society and helping build resilience against Cyber Security threats. Furthermore, we actively contribute to formulating policies that ensure critical technologies uphold and protect liberal and democratic values.

Our mission is to forge a lasting impact and provide real-world solutions through an integrative approach to cyber security, positioning ourselves as a world-leading source of research and innovation both in Australia and internationally.

CCSRI Awards

Best Researcher of the Year

at the 2023 Australian Information Security Association (AISA) Cyber Security Awards for the Gender Dimensions in the Australian Cyber Security Sector project.

Best Education Project

at the 2023 iTnews Benchmark Awards for the Enhancing Cyber Security Across the Australian University Sector Education Project.

Ranked #2

in Cyber Security Research in Australia*

What we do

With hubs in Melbourne, Vietnam, and Europe, RMIT CCSRI takes the lead in Cyber security on a global scale, actively contributing to the cyber innovation eco-system.

1.    Conduct impactful, multi-disciplinary research spanning organisational, human, and technological. Read about our research.
2.    Develop and advocate strategies, policies, and technological insights to tackle cyber security challenges globally. Read more about CCSRI Vietnam Hub.
3.    Contribute to the global cyber security innovation ecosystem. Read more about our research.
4.    Engage with industry and government  to make meaningful impact on both national and global scales. Read more about partnering with us.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

aboriginal flag
torres strait flag

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.