Located in the fast-growing Northern Corridor of Perth, Joondalup stands as a central business district renowned for its dynamic role in advancing digital technologies, including cybersecurity. The region hosts a dedicated innovation hub, bringing together world-class innovators and industry stakeholders to foster groundbreaking developments in cybersecurity.
Key highlights
- Leadership in innovation: Home to the CyberWest Hub and the Australian Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (CSCRC), setting the national standard in cybersecurity excellence.
- Academic excellence: Producing the largest number of cybersecurity graduates in Western Australia, with over 1,000 students engaged annually.
- Strategic development: Positioned as a key activity centre for cybersecurity development in Australia.
- Home to CyberWest Hub and Australian Cyber Security CRC.
Largest number of cyber security graduates in WA
+ Cyber security students yearly
Key centre for cyber security in Australia
Strategic advantages
Learn more about Joondalup’s strategic positioning in the cybersecurity sector:
Innovation at Cyberwest Hub
The Cyberwest Hub stands at the forefront of regional cybersecurity initiatives, enhancing the area's economic diversity through robust collaborations among industry, academia, and government. This hub not only propels technological innovations but also makes Joondalup an ideal location for investors seeking to connect with cutting-edge cybersecurity startups.
Excellence at the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre
The Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre, funded by the Australian Government, exemplifies a successful partnership between academia and industry. It focuses on advancing cybersecurity research and developing innovative solutions that bolster national security capabilities, offering strategic advantages to investors through access to pioneering research and a skilled talent pool.
Edith Cowan University: A beacon of cybersecurity training
Edith Cowan University, recognized as one of Australia's two Academic Centres of Cyber Security Excellence, stands out for its significant contributions to cybersecurity education. The university, along with the ECU Security Research Institute, operates from a state-of-the-art facility, drawing around $140 million in funding to foster world-leading research and training.
Investment opportunities
Joondalup offers numerous opportunities for investment and engagement in the cybersecurity sector, driven by both State and Federal Government initiatives. The City’s proactive local government supports significant growth and development in this sector, providing potential investors with:
- Growth and development: leveraging state and federal initiatives to boost the local and national cybersecurity landscape.
- Investment potential: opportunities for contributing to and benefiting from Joondalup’s strategic focus on cybersecurity.