Australian Government  |  DFAT AICCTP Grant Round 5 (AICCTP-R5-0013)
Lead Institution: Flinders University  |  Bilateral Capacity Building
Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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DFAT AICCTP Grant Round 5 (AICCTP-R5-0013)

Workshops & Events

Australia–India Cyber Resilience Workshop Series

The AICCTP project brings together researchers, energy-sector professionals and cybersecurity practitioners from Australia and India to strengthen understanding of cyber risks affecting critical energy infrastructure.

Through workshops, practical learning activities and collaborative discussions, participants will explore approaches to cybersecurity risk management, incident response and cross-border cooperation.

Workshop dates, venues, agenda and registration details will be published once confirmed. Expressions of interest are currently welcome through the form below.

Official Capacity-Building Series • Hybrid Bilateral Program
📅 February 2027 (Date to be confirmed)
📍 IIITDM Kurnool Campus, Andhra Pradesh, India
💻 Hybrid (In-person & Online participation)
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST OPEN

India Workshop: Operational Cyber Resilience for Critical Energy Infrastructure

Convening researchers, grid engineers, and cybersecurity leads from Australia and India to examine communication security, telemetry monitoring, and proactive defense for modern clean energy grids.

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Workshop Overview & Learning Goals

As solar photovoltaics (PV), battery energy storage systems (BESS), and smart grid automation expand across Australia and India, operational energy systems are increasingly interconnected with digital communication networks. This workshop series examines cyber risks in distributed energy systems and explores practical defense and incident management strategies.

🎯 What Participants Will Explore

  • Emerging cyber threats targeting grid-edge devices and smart inverters.
  • Practical approaches for monitoring telemetry and validating data integrity.
  • Collaborative incident response strategies to protect power continuity.
  • Bilateral knowledge exchange between Australian and Indian practitioners.

👥 Intended Audience

  • Power systems and grid operations engineers.
  • Operational technology (OT) and IT cybersecurity practitioners.
  • Academic researchers in renewable energy and cyber-physical systems.
  • Energy regulators, policy advisers, and utility decision-makers.

Proposed Workshop Schedule

Proposed Schedule • Subject to Final Confirmation

The schedule below outlines proposed workshop sessions. Session timings, topics, and facilitators are indicative and subject to final consortium approval. Confirmed agendas will be sent to registered participants prior to the event.

Time Session Description & Proposed Facilitators
09:00 - 09:30 Welcome & Consortium Overview Prof Md Apel Mahmud (Flinders) & Prof D. V. L. N. Somayajulu (IIITDM Kurnool)
Introduction to DFAT AICCTP Grant Round 5 (AICCTP-R5-0013), bilateral collaboration goals, and delegation introductions.
09:30 - 10:30 Keynote: Cybersecurity Risks in Modern Connected Grids Prof Abhinav Kumar (IIT Hyderabad) & Dr Malka N. Halgamuge (RMIT)
Technical analysis of communication protocol vulnerabilities, grid-edge exposure, and operational challenges in distributed renewables.
10:30 - 11:00 ☕ Morning Tea & Bilateral Networking
In-person networking and virtual breakout discussion for hybrid attendees.
11:00 - 12:45 Practical Technical Session: Telemetry Monitoring & Risk Analysis A/Prof Krishnaiah Jallu, Dr Eswaramoorthy KV (IIITDM Kurnool) & Swan Foresight Engineering Team
Collaborative examination of telemetry verification, anomaly detection, and grid-edge monitoring techniques in clean energy environments.
12:45 - 14:00 🍽️ Networking Lunch
Hosted lunch and cross-institution bilateral research discussions.
14:00 - 15:45 Collaborative Tabletop Exercise: Incident Response & Operational Continuity Mr Mehdi Baratipour (Cybentus), Dr Gihan Gunasekara (Flinders) & Mr Raja Sekhar Ravi (Swan)
Scenario-based exercise examining incident containment, emergency communications, and operational recovery during cyber disruptions.
15:45 - 16:30 Synthesis & Future Bilateral Activities Consortium Academic & Industry Leads
Review of key findings, workshop takeaways, and preparation for the subsequent Australia workshop (July 2027).

Proposed Speakers & Consortium Leads

Subject to Confirmation

Consortium researchers and industry specialists leading project development across Australia and India. Session facilitators will be confirmed closer to the event date.

Prof Md Apel Mahmud
Prof Md Apel Mahmud
Flinders University (Lead)
Lead Investigator • Professor in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Prof Abhinav Kumar
Prof Abhinav Kumar
IIT Hyderabad
Professor of Electrical Engineering • AI & Grid Communications
Dr Malka N. Halgamuge
Dr Malka N. Halgamuge
RMIT University
Senior Lecturer • IoT Cybersecurity & Telemetry
A/Prof Krishnaiah Jallu
A/Prof Krishnaiah Jallu
IIITDM Kurnool
Associate Professor • Local Host Organizing Lead
Mr Raja Sekhar Ravi
Mr Raja Sekhar Ravi
Swan Foresight Pty Ltd
Director • Energy Threat Scenarios & Industry Outreach
Mr Mehdi Baratipour
Mr Mehdi Baratipour
Cybentus
Director • Cyber Operations & Incident Drills

Venue & Attendance Information

🏛️ In-Person Attendance

IIITDM Kurnool Campus
Jagannathagattu Hill, Dinnedevarapadu,
Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh 518008, India.
Campus access, room allocation, and check-in details will be issued to confirmed attendees.

💻 Online Participation (Hybrid)

Secure online conferencing access with interactive Q&A and live session feeds will be provided to registered participants who select hybrid attendance.

Have questions regarding event participation or accessibility?
Contact the Lead Investigator: apel.mahmud@flinders.edu.au
Contact Consortium

Register Your Interest

FREE • ONLY 100 REGISTRATIONS EOI OPEN
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Free Registration — Strictly Limited to 100 Registrations:
Attendance is 100% free under DFAT Grant Round 5. Only 100 free registrations are available across in-person and hybrid streams.

Submit an Expression of Interest for the Australia–India Cyber Resilience Workshop series. Seats are prioritized for energy engineers, cybersecurity practitioners, researchers, and government officials.

🔒 Privacy & Data Handling: Expressions of interest are collected solely for event planning and official reporting to DFAT. Contact details will not be disclosed to commercial third parties.

Workshop Documentation

📄 Workshop Series Overview (Summary) View Details
ℹ️ Detailed session schedules, venue room allocations, and technical pre-reading materials are currently in preparation and will be distributed directly to registered participants via email.