Project DFNDR: Adaptive cyber security for defence & critical infrastructure SMEs

Project DFNDR is a groundbreaking Cooperative Research Centres Project (CRC-P) being delivered in partnership between Ionize, Cybermerc, and the University of Canberra. This panel session will explore how Project DFNDR streamlines cyber threat detection, network defence, response, and recovery for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in Defence and Critical Infrastructure (CI) sectors.

As geopolitical tensions rise, Australia’s supply chains face increasing pressure, making Defence and CI SMEs prime targets. Project DFNDR addresses these challenges by offering a fully integrated managed security service and threat intelligence sharing platform. This solution delivers a quantifiable uplift in cyber security, enabling SMEs to mitigate attacks through proactive, adaptive defences.

Join industry experts and researchers as they share insights into how Project DFNDR strengthens cyber resilience for SMEs in critical sectors by identifying and mitigating targeted attacks. The session will also highlight the vital role that partnerships and research play in driving innovation and advancing adaptive security solutions in the field of cyber security.