UQ-USP Monthly Webinars Series (August): Cybersecurity Research in Fiji and the Region

 UQ Cyber Research Centre at the University of Queensland and the University of South Pacific are jointly running a series of online webinars aimed at strengthening research links between the Pacific and Australia. This initiative seeks to foster impactful cyber security research benefiting both regions.

We are pleased to invite you to our second webinar, featuring Mr Ron Bala, who will deliver a talk titled "Cybersecurity Research in Fiji and the region".

The presentation will be followed by a discussion session, providing an opportunity to exchange opinions and ideas.

Webinar Details:

Date: Wednesday, 26 August 2026

Time: 3:00 pm AEST, 5:00 pm FJT

Location: 

(a) UQ: Room 451, General Purpose South Building (Building 78), St. Lucia campus

(b) USP: TL4, ICT Building, USP

(c) Online: After registration, a Zoom link will be sent prior to the event.

Speaker's Bio:

Mr. Ron Bala is the director of the FIJI Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT). He is an experienced professional with over 20 years of expertise in cybersecurity operations, infrastructure management, cloud services, governance, risk management, compliance, and information assurance. Throughout his career, he has held multiple senior leadership roles and successfully delivered high-profile security and infrastructure projects.