Named a finalist in the Academic/Researcher of the Year category of the Australian Defence Industry Awards 2026, one of Australia's leading defence industry recognition programs.
The awards recognise excellence, innovation, leadership, and contribution across Australia's defence sector. The 2026 awards attracted more than 210 finalists across 29 categories representing organisations, researchers, academics, defence professionals, and industry leaders from across Australia.
Selection as a finalist recognised contributions to cyber security research, innovation, education, industry engagement, and capability development supporting Australia's defence and national security priorities. The recognition reflects sustained impact through research leadership, industry collaboration, workforce development, cyber security education, and the translation of research outcomes into practical defence and critical infrastructure applications.
This national recognition also highlights the collective contributions of students, research collaborators, industry partners, and colleagues working together to strengthen Australia's cyber security capability and resilience.