A new project led by Monash University researchers in collaboration with the Oceania Cyber Security Center (OCSC) aims to train organizations across the Indo-Pacific region to help protect against emerging cybersecurity threats. is.
Researchers are seeking cybersecurity and information technology (IT)-focused participants from 11 Indo-Pacific countries for free training in advanced cryptography to help protect against threats from quantum computers. You can receive it.
Over the next three years, the Post-Quantum Cryptography Program in the Indo-Pacific (PQCIP) aims to work with organizations and government agencies in Malaysia, Indonesia, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Kiribati, and the Commonwealth.Micronesia (FSM), Tuvalu, Cook Islands, Nauru
Ron Steinfeld, project director associate professor at Monash University’s School of Information Technology, said encryption is one of the key safeguards against data breaches.
“However, most ciphers currently deployed are not strong enough to withstand attacks from large-scale quantum computers that can rapidly decrypt most of today’s encrypted data. Such computers are We expect it to become a reality in the next few years,” said Associate Professor Steinfeld.
“We have seen a significant increase in cyberattacks and data breaches in recent times. It is now very important for neighboring countries to strengthen their ability to counter existing cyberthreats while preparing for the next generation of attacks.”
Through PQCIP, Monash and OCSC cybersecurity experts will conduct an in-depth assessment, coordinated education, planning, and cyberthreat assessment cycle of current post-quantum cybersecurity capabilities for participating organizations and government agencies. To do.
Dr. James Boorman, Head of Research and Capacity Building at OCSC, said the purpose of the program is to provide participants with an advanced understanding of post-quantum cryptography, comprehensive knowledge of related tools, and an understanding of the threats of quantum computing. Develop your own transition plan to protect your organization from
“Training is tailored to local needs, made available online after the course, and designed to help most government agencies (except military, intelligence and law enforcement) or within any organization IT or cybersecurity. It’s available free of charge to anyone managing or working in 11 countries,” Dr. Boorman said.
“We look forward to hearing from anyone interested in building these capabilities. Jointly standardizing and strengthening cybersecurity in these countries will lead to stronger relationships and data protection across the region.” will come true.”
PQCIP is funded by the US Department of State, and all components of the program are available free of charge to selected participants.
Associate Professor Ron Steinfield of the Monash University School of Information Technology and Dr. James Boorman of OCSC said:
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