Canberra is Australia’s Cyber capital
Thinking about working, studying or investing in Canberra?
Cyber companies are going from strength to strength with a thriving community that is making the most of everything the capital territory has to offer.
Collaborate
With Australia’s highest per capita density of prime contractors, SME’s and Government agencies, Canberra boasts a tight-knit and collaborative cyber ecosystem that fosters strong relationships between business, government, researchers and education providers.
As the home to several research bodies, global leading universities and innovation ecosystems, Canberra is the ideal location for collaboration.
Invest
Canberra is privileged to host a highly skilled, highly educated and security-cleared workforce working within Australia’s National Security Precinct.
With a thriving economy that has seen more than 3 decades of growth, a unique one-tier government structure with less bureaucracy and a highly collaborative network of similar businesses, Canberra offers a chance to build partnerships that makes it the ideal place to do business and invest.
Study
Canberra welcomes students to highly regarded tertiary institutions and cyber research centres including Australian National University (ANU), University of Canberra (UC), UNSW Canberra, and Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT).
Offering some of the top cyber programs available in the nation, Canberra is one of the best places to start a career in cyber.
Work
From the max 20 minute commute, to the fantastic coffee, Canberra has long been seen as one of the best places to work and live. While some Canberrans move here for just a year or two, many more choose to stay and it is the lifestyle that drew them in.
Canberra is a relaxed, yet vibrant city with the perfect mix of public sector and private industry to offer great opportunities in tech, education, medicine and science.
Find out more about Canberra's key sectors including Cyber and Quantum here.