Research the implementation of a stable environment in telecommunications to enhance cybersecurity through human-machine teaming, optimizing SOC operations and advancing anomaly detection systems.
This scholarship supports a detailed research project aimed at enhancing cybersecurity in telecommunications through advanced human-machine teaming. The project will develop a stable environment to automate routine tasks and reserve human intervention for anomalies, leveraging machine learning to improve anomaly detection and optimize SOC operations. The research will include value-stream mapping of SOC analyst activities and strategically invest in automation, aligning with a three-year SOC budgetary commitment.
Develop predictive analytics and a Digital Twin tool to enhance cybersecurity operations for Telstra, using advanced machine learning and mixed-method research approaches.
Engage in groundbreaking research to advance Telstra's cybersecurity operations. This project focuses on creating a predictive analytics algorithm and a Digital Twin tool to optimize cybersecurity risk management. Utilize advanced machine learning techniques and a comprehensive mixed-method approach, including interviews and data analysis, to develop efficient assessment methodologies. Outputs include a refined operations management approach and enhanced Vulnerability Threat Assessments using the latest in AI technology.
NB. Students will be enrolled into PhD remotely and physically based at the Melbourne or Sydney office of CSIRO.
To be eligible to receive the scholarship, applicants must be:
The scholarship provides a primary scholarship from CSIRO of $34,000 per annum (GST exempt), indexed at 3% for up to 4 years. Additionally, there is a top-up scholarship from the collaborating industry partner amounting to $12,000 per annum (GST exclusive) for 4 years, totalling $46,000.
Stipend: This scholarship is valued at $46,000 per annum (CSIRO $34,000 plus Telstra top-up $12,000 pa) payable in fortnightly instalments.
Tuition Fees: Fee exemption for a period equivalent to four years (eight sessions) for PhD at full-time study.
Operating Funds: Scholarship candidates are allocated an allowance of $13,000 pa to assist with the reimbursement of costs associated with a candidate’s research.
The scholarship is tenable for four years for Research Doctorate studies subject to satisfactory progress.
Scholarship candidates are entitled to 20 paid annual leave working days per year and 10 paid sick leave days per year, however are not eligible for paid primary parental care leave or additional personal leave.
Applicants will need to apply for enrolment.
Prospective Higher Degree by Research candidates can apply for the CSIRO-Telstra-AICF Scholarship when completing their Charles Sturt course admission application. When given the option to apply for a scholarship select 'Yes'; 'Full-time AGRTP' and 'Other'. Under 'Other' enter CSIRO-Telstra-AICF Scholarship.
Applications will remain open until successful candidates have been selected
