Research

The RMIT Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation takes a comprehensive approach to research, bringing together researchers and professionals from dynamic backgrounds to ensure a truly multidisciplinary approach to the organisational, human and technology aspects of cyber security.

Projects and publications

An Overview of Cyber Security and Asset Management Standards in the Australian Mining and Minerals Sector

RMIT University Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation (CCSRI) was commissioned by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) to examine the effectiveness of three ISO and ISO-IEC Standards (AS ISO/IEC 27001; AS ISO/IEC550001 and AS ISO 22301) in the mining and minerals sector, benefits of implementing these Standards, and barriers to their implementation.

The Australian Security Industry Workforce - Understanding Gender Dimensions Project Study

This study aims to gain an accurate picture of the security industry workforce in Australia. The goal of this study is to identify practical ways to expand and diversify the industry’s talent pool to best equip it for the growing challenges and demands it faces.

RMIT University launches Australia’s first Hybrid Threat Centre between Australia and Lithuania

On Tuesday 13th December 2022, the Australian Lithuanian Cyber Research Network (ALCRN) launched the Australian Lithuanian Hybrid Threat Centre.

‘Nord Stream’ – the need to prioritise security of critical infrastructure at sea

The recent sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline, a key piece of critical infrastructure in which Europe energy sector depends, highlights the requirement to prioritise security underwater infrastructure.

Digital Skills the key to securing Melbourne’s Cyber Security Future

A new report by RMIT University 'Digital Skills and Cyber Security: How do we secure our future' attempts to understand the current digital skills issues, and the challenges the pandemic brought about, in the context of developing Melbourne as a Digital CBD. The research is funded by the Victorian State Government.

Tide/RMIT collaboration heralds a cybersecurity revolution to be showcased at the prestigious Technology Surprise Forum

Year-long research partnership results in RMIT validating Tide’s breakthrough in “True Zero-Trust” security, culminating in invitation to present at coveted national security event, the Technology Surprise Forum.

Case studies

Australian Women in Cyber Security: A Case Study

Cyber security plays an increasingly critical role in government, business and education sectors. A key factor to achieving a thriving, robust cyber security sector includes having a diverse and inclusive workforce, representing a wide range of social, cultural and professional experiences. This is particularly important currently with ongoing skills shortages and high demand in this field.

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Umibot: A Case Study

RMIT Professor and CCSRI Member Nicola Henry has over 20 years of research experience in the field of sexual violence. She utilised her expertise to start a chatbot designed to help victim-survivors of image-based abuse.

Enhancing Cyber Security: A Case Study

Australia faces increasing cyber security threats, potentially affecting not only Australian businesses and financial institutions, but government and the education sector as well. In response to these challenges, the Australian government established the Enhancing Cyber Security Across Australia’s University Sector Project.

The Australian Cyber Security Skills & Jobs NSW Study: A Case Study

When cities went into lockdown amidst the coronavirus pandemic there was a rapid escalation of remote working and schooling. In response to this shift, AISA and the NSW Treasury commenced the Australian Cyber Security Skills & Jobs NSW Study to identify potential cyber security gaps and examine the impact that the pandemic was having on the local cyber security industry.

Research seminars

Machine unlearning

In this edition of the CCSRI Seminar Series, we are joined by Mohan Kankanhalli, Professor of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore to discuss machine unlearning. This talk will introduce you to the emerging field of machine unlearning, discuss the motivations behind it, the techniques employed, and its implications for data privacy, fairness, and interpretability.

Human factors and cyber security

In this edition of the CCSRI Seminar Series, we are joined by Dr. Jongkil Jay Jeong, Senior Research Fellow for Deakin University and the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (CyberCRC), to discuss the socio-cultural perspective of cyber security. Dr. Jeong shares with us current research and case examples which highlight the importance of the human side of cyber security.

Two talks from the Australasian Conference on Information Security and Privacy 2023

In this addition of the CCSRI Seminar Series, we feature Akash Madhusudan from imec-COSIC, KU Leuven, addressing scalability and privacy in decentralized applications with his talk on "Reusable, Instant and Private Payment Guarantees for Cryptocurrencies." Additionally, Bor de Kock, Assistant Professor at The Norwegian University of Science and Technology, delves into "Modular Design of KEM-Based Authenticated Key Exchange," highlighting his expertise in Post-Quantum Cryptography and Key Exchange.

Towards robust autonomous driving systems

In this edition of the CCSRI Seminar Series, Dr. Xi Zheng of Macquarie University highlights robust autonomous driving systems. While autonomous driving promises to revolutionize transportation, its reliability raises concerns. Unlike traditional systems, autonomous driving combines deep neural networks with logic-based modules, introducing distinct software testing challenges.

If you’d like to work with us or find out more about our research projects, please send us an email.

ccsri@rmit.edu.au