CERT Australia replaces chief

Head count doubles.

The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Australia has a new chief following the resignation of Deborah Anton.

Deborah Anton and A-G Rober McClelland
Deborah Anton and A-G Robert McClellan

Dr Carolyn Patteson was appointed executive director of CERT Australia and Assistant Secretary of E-Security Policy and Coordination in July after Anton left to take the role of general manager within the Department of Innovation

CERT Australia did not make an official announcement regarding the appointment.

Anton will oversee portfolios including the CSIRO the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation and the Australian Research Council.

She was unavailable this morning to discuss the conditions of her departure from CERT Australia.

Dr Patteson was described as having “extensive experience on cyber matters” and had worked previously within government national security portfolios.

She will oversee CERT Australia’s team of information security specialists which has more than doubled from 12 to 26 since its establishment in January last year.

CERT Australia is a government point of contact for information security incidents that affect government or private networks of significance to national security. It is currently seeking to fill more technical officer positions.

Copyright © SC Magazine, Australia

CERT Australia replaces chief
Company/Organisation

What are your thoughts on this article? Add your comment below.

To begin commenting right away, you can log in below or register an account if you don't yet have one. Please read our guidelines on commenting. Offending posts will be removed and your access may be suspended. Abusive or obscene language will not be tolerated. The comments below do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of SC Magazine, Haymarket Media or its employees.

NOTE: You must be a registered member of SC Magazine to post a comment.

Click here to login | Click here to register
comments powered by Disqus
Sign up to receive SC Magazine email newsletters
   FOLLOW US...
Most Read