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A student at the University of Adelaide takes home a prized scholarship with the support of the Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security.
A student at the University of Adelaide has been announced as the winner of the 2024 ESET Women In Cyber Security Scholarship.
Lucy Fidock has won the scholarship in its third year in Australia and its second with the active support of Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security Clare O’Neil.
Fidock is studying for a bachelor of computer science (advanced) and already has a strong background in cyber security. After completing high school work experience placement with a cyber security firm, Fidock followed her passion by taking part in capture-the-flag exercises and security training programs. She is currently focusing her research on malware detection and evasion.
A perfect GPA at the University of Adelaide and a SACE Biology merit show her dedication to learning.
“We are thrilled to announce Lucy Fidock as the winner of the 2024 ESET Women in Cyber Security Scholarship,” Parvinder Walia, president for Asia-Pacific and Japan at ESET, said in a statement.
“Driven by ambition and a passion for cyber security, we are confident that she will contribute significantly to making Australia, and the world, a more secure place. This scholarship is a testament to our commitment to fostering talent and diversity in the cyber security field. We are incredibly honoured to partner with Minister Clare O’Neil for the second year running and hope to continue this precious partnership to build up the next generation of cyber security leaders.”
According to Minister O’Neil, Australia needs to continue to “invest in the people who will defend Australians and our assets from this massive and growing threat”.
“The percentage of women in cyber security is growing, and initiatives such as ESET’s scholarships complement the work the government is doing to support that influx of women,” she said.
David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.
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