Canberra-based scale-up x-RD is an Australian technology company focused on pushing the boundaries with security, automation and AI in secure environments.
From humble beginnings in the nation’s capital with three key people to now a team of 30 operating out of Canberra and Melbourne, the Canberra Cyber Hub caught up x-RD to discuss their approach to achieving full-spectrum cyber security and tips for everyday Australians to be more cyber secure.
What is your organisations cyber security expertise and capability:
x-RD is a specialist in building leading edge Cyber Security solutions, taking full advantage of AI and automation. We actively invest in research and development to identify new approaches, technologies, processes and frameworks to improve software, IT and the wider security ecosystem. Currently, this includes an initiative to secure cloud-to-the-edge and beyond (IoT). At x-RD we believe it is important to create a safe, trustworthy and secure environment for businesses and society as a whole, and a positive culture of security to be the norm.
x-RD offers both solutions and services. Cyber security is one of our managed service offerings, and is also an integral part of our first product – SecD3v. SecD3v is an IRAP assessed and multi-tenanted DevSecOps GitLab software factory as–a-service that can be integrated into your corporate and enterprise networks.
How did you get into cyber security?
We were fortunate enough to have co-founders with extensive cyber security expertise from Australia's Defence and National Intelligence Agencies and naturally it became an integral arm of x-RD’s business offerings both in solutions and services.
What advice do you have for those who wish to pursue a career in the industry?
There are so many fantastic opportunities in the industry – an industry that is growing every day. Each of the career paths within the cyber security industry are unique and specialised allowing for each individual to find their own desired career path.
Does your organisation have career opportunities and career pathways available?
We are always looking for the next best team member to join us in creating our products and services that are defining innovative & responsible technology experiences. Follow us on LinkedIn to see when a new job opportunity pops up, or alternatively email us directly at careers@x-rd.com.au.
What do you see as your customer’s biggest pain point, and how do your unique products and services assist them in addressing these issues?
Our customers are predominantly in highly sensitive industries, and their biggest pain point is being able to work efficiently and securely, at speed.
What advice do you have for everyday Australians about cyber security?
- Constantly review who/where your personal data is stored
- Take the time to understand what your subscriptions/providers’ personal data policies are
- Use a secure password platform to store all your passwords
