2022 FSC UQ-Cyber: Ryan Ko
Professor Ryan Ko is the Chair and Director of UQ Cyber at the University of Queensland, Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) with Honours and a PhD from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. With extensive experience in both academia and industry, Professor Ko has held senior leadership roles and served on various boards and advisory committees across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the USA. His research focuses on cybersecurity, cloud data provenance, and cyber-physical systems security. At UQ, he has been instrumental in establishing interdisciplinary cybersecurity programs and research centers, contributing significantly to advancing cybersecurity education and research.
Professor Ryan Ko, Chair and Director of UQ Cyber Security, presents a crucial session on cyber resilience for the food industry, addressing the types of cyber threats that businesses face, from opportunistic ransomware attacks to sophisticated supply chain breaches. Using case studies like the JBS Foods ransomware incident, Professor Ko outlines strategies for mitigating risks, including awareness, strong authentication, and collaboration with national security agencies. Attendees will learn about the latest research from UQ Cyber’s Industry 4.0 Energy TestLab and the importance of securing operational technology in long-life, legacy systems, essential for maintaining safety and trust in the food sector’s digital landscape.
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