Priya Patel
TLDR:
- Cyber security company, Ionize, awarded Federal Government Grant.
- Project DFNDR aims to streamline cyber threat detection and response for SMEs.
Canberra-based cyber security company, Ionize, has been awarded a Federal Government Grant through the Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Round 15 opportunity to deliver Project DFNDR : Adaptive Cyber Security for Defence and Critical Infrastructure SMEs. Project DFNDR will be delivered in partnership between Ionize, Cybermerc, and the University of Canberra with a focus on advancing cyber security solutions through collaboration and innovation.
A key element of Project DFNDR is an integrated managed security service with cyber threat intelligence sharing, aiming to provide proactive and adaptive cyber defenses for participating SMEs. Prioritization for participation is given to companies operating within or delivering services to defense and critical infrastructure industries. The project will incur no costs for participating companies during the proof of concept phase.
The objective of the CRC-P program is to improve the competitiveness, productivity, and sustainability of Australian industries while fostering high-quality research partnerships and encouraging small and medium enterprise participation. Project DFNDR represents a collaborative effort between private enterprise, research institutions, and government to advance technological solutions in cyber security.
This innovative project will provide participating companies with access to advanced cyber security services and threat intelligence sharing, enhancing their ability to predict, prevent, and identify cyber threats. By leveraging academia and research institutions, the project aims to develop adaptive cyber security solutions based on data analysis and research insights.
