RMIT University student Tracy Tam won the top prize in the inaugural cyber security competition which the university held in collaboration with Russian security firm Kaspersky.
The competition was held at the university’s premises on Wednesday and required participants to present fresh ideas on cyber security.
A statement from Kaspersky said Tam made a presentation on cyber security in small business for which she received the top prize of $1000.
Said Tam: “I am pleasantly surprised to win this challenge. I believe I can help small businesses start their journey to build a cyber security posture.
“I also aim to turn them into future business leaders and make them an integral part of our economy.”
RMIT University cyber security design manager Prapurna Uppuluri, who was on the judging panel, said: “Tracy’s idea was very clear in addressing current problems small businesses face in cyber security. We believe her project can help small businesses in the future and with the right approach, her idea will allow for positive legislative change.
The judges for the competition (from left): Margrith Appleby, Dr Joanne Hall, Noushin Shabab and Prapurna Uppuluri….
