Defence, Space and National Security

Australian organisations in critical sectors such as finance, government and health are under growing risk of cyber attack.

Cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, frequent and costly. UQ researchers are developing AI systems that can automatically identify suspicious activity in computer networks, helping organisations detect cyber threats earlier and strengthen resilience across critical digital infrastructure.

From ransomware attacks and large-scale data breaches to AI-generated scams, deepfakes and future risks posed by quantum computing, organisations and governments face a rapidly changing threat landscape.

A UQ-led research team is developing AI-powered technology to identify fake media, track digital alterations and make verification accessible to non-experts.