Session 3.3d Update: Fortifying the Digital Battlefield: Cybersecurity for Military Deployed Platforms
Tracks
| Thursday, November 14, 2024 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Nicholls Theatre |
Details
The modern battlefield is increasingly characterised by the convergence of physical and digital domains. Military platforms, from unmanned aerial vehicles to command and control systems, are at the heart of this convergence. Safeguarding these platforms from cyber threats is paramount to mission success. This presentation will delve into the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by military deployed platforms, examining vulnerabilities, threats, and mitigation strategies.
The speaker will also discuss the importance of a robust and holistic cybersecurity framework.
Key topics:
Cybersecurity challenges in military environments
Emerging threats and vulnerabilities
Examples of cybersecurity patterns for the military
The future of cybersecurity in military operations
Speaker
Mr Steve Mills
Solutions Consultant
Palo Alto Networks
Biography
Steve Mills is a Solutions Consultant at Palo Alto Networks, specialising in designing cyber security solutions for the Department of Defence. Steve served with the Australian Army between 2009 and 2015 as an Information Systems Technician and was deployed on OP SLIPPER in 2011. After discharging, Steve continued working with the Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army (FISSO/D-ICT) in various systems and security engineering specialist roles designing and delivering capability for deployed environments. Steve's wide ranging experience gives him first-hand insights into the unique challenges faced in deployed ICT platforms and how we can address them.
