From the Blog
Latest news and updates
CryptoAUSTRALIA Joins a Coalition Submitting Comments to Australian Government on Revisions to Australia’s Proposed Encryption Bill 2018-10-12
Setting up Pi-hole: Step-by-Step Instructions (Part 2)Â 2018-08-06
Why You Need a Network-Wide Ad-Blocker (Part 1)Â 2018-08-06
How to Protect Your Legal Practice from Payment Redirection Fraud 2018-07-19
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Our Vision
CryptoAUSTRALIA is a leading authority promoting a society where Australians can defend their privacy
Projects
We produce tools, techniques and informative websites to help citizens defend their privacy
Local
We now have multi-city presence across Australia. Sydney and Melbourne. More cities to follow.
Our Events
Digital Self-Defence & Privacy
CryptoAUSTRALIA Digital Self-Defence & Privacy empowers citizens to embrace technology to help preserve their right to privacy. Our group achieves this by providing practical information on tools, processes and policy (need to think about appropriate terms) allowing citizens that are new to privacy concepts to quickly adopt and adapt to a privacy environment.
Cybersecurity
These events involve speakers with exciting things to say about the latest challenges of information security and privacy. Each session is followed by an engaging Q&A where the audience could ask their questions from the presenter and engage in the conversation. This format also features in-depth technical workshops.
Our Projects
Privacy for Journalists
Privacy for Journalists is a website that helps investigative journalists protect their information sources
The site features a wealth of information on various encryption and security tools. The easy-to-follow guides were written with the journalist community in mind.
The website is also available in Portugese for helping the journalist community in Brazil
Our Team
Gabor Szathmari
President
Gabor is a passionate privacy, open government and free speech advocate. He helps organisations with their information security challenges in his professional life.
Nick Kavadias
Secretary
Nick was an IT professional for many years, but now practices as a solicitor. Since 1999 he has worked for a variety of different businesses including several Australian ISPs, the financial services industry and technology start-ups.
Aiza Kamar
Treasurer
Aiza is a respected SCADA an cybersecurity professional with over a decade of industry experience.
Ed Yuwono
Director of Strategy
Edward is an Information Security strategist providing practical approaches for defending organisations.
Roland Wen
Event Coordinator
Roland is a Visiting Fellow at UNSW, so we can't show you his face. He has an unhealthy obsession with privacy, security, cryptography and elections.
Karissa Breen
Volunteer, Brand Ambassador
Karissa is a creative Individual for a passion for technology and focus in advocating for cyber security
Jeremiah Cruz
Volunteer, Project Manager
Jeremiah is a Network Security Associate and gaming enthusiast. He educates through story-telling and challenging practiced norms. He eats, drinks and knows things.
Mark Williams
Volunteer, Event Coordinator (Melbourne)
Mark is an information security professional with over 12 years' experience, across multiple countries and industries. Ever since the Snowden revelations, he's been a digital privacy advocate against government and corporate surveillance, and he runs securemessagingapps.com in his spare time.
Takahiro Nei
Director of Fundraising
Taka is a serial entrepreneur from Japan with numerous start-up engagements in Chicago, London, Myanmar (Burma), Tokyo and now Sydney.
He is serving as a Director of Fundraising Strategy.