Social Cyber Institute

The Social Cyber Institute (SCI) undertakes advanced research on new modes of thinking about the social organisation of cyber security for business and government agencies, including in the field of critical technologies. In May 2024, SCI registered as a company limited by guarantee to operate as a non-profit organisation with no beneficial ownership. Also in 2024, the Institute launched an expansion effort and attracted a number of non-resident fellows of some distinction, to increase our influence and impact. We have made submissions to several governmental or parliamentary inquiries. On a confidential basis, we have provided advice to the Department of Home Affairs on questions of evaluation of the national cyber security strategy, based in part on a discussion paper we published on that topic. Our researchers have been involved in leading roles in a project for the office of the Australian Director of National Intelligence on the contribution of advanced technologies to national intelligence. We also delivered a one-year project for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on Technology Impact Assessment by Australia and india for Critical Technologies affecting peace and security. We work internationally.