RMIT Cyber Ready CIC | Launch 2021
Event description
We're investing in a more secure future by understanding the role cyber security plays in our digital world.
The RMIT Cyber Ready Cloud Innovation Centre is a place where we'll increase the capabilities of our students, researchers and staff in evolving cyber security technology.
Join this launch to participate in a week of activities centred around cyber security at RMIT.
Keynote Speakers
The event will give you the chance to hear from Professor Aleks Subic (RMIT), Iain Rouse (AWS), and Matthew Salier (RMIT Activator), interact with students and learn about their CIC innovation projects and network with key people from RMIT’s cyber security community.
Panel discussion
Experts will join our keynotes for a frank discussion about the importance of cyber readiness and the need for greater focus on resilience in our increasingly digital world and to answer your questions from the room and the online community.
When you register, there is an opportunity to send though questions for the panel in the form.
Student Showcase
Hear from students who have undertaken one of our exciting CIC Innovation Challenges, a 12 week program that sees students working with Industry Partners and AWS technologies to produce real-life solutions to cyber security challenges.
Hybrid event: take part online or be in the room
Tune in from wherever you are to the event livestream or join us in the room. Attendees who are able to come to the centre will be served drinks and canapes. Please note, only the panel portion of the event will be livestreamed. Timings:
10:00 - 11:00 | Official opening speeches and Cyber Panel (livestream)
11:00 - 11:30| Morning tea and networking
Accessibility: Wheelchair friendly venue. Lift access available. No designated disabled parking.
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Professor Aleks Subic – Vice President Digital Innovation, RMIT University
Iain Rouse – Director and Country Leader, Worldwide Public Sector, Amazon Web Services
Matt Salier – Director, RMIT Activator and CIC
Cyber panel: Lead by Professor Matt Warren, Director of RMIT Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation (CCSRI)
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.
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