Dr Xu Wang recognised at Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2026
Dr Xu Wang has been named Best Cyber Technician or Specialist Under 35 at the Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2026, in recognition of his contributions to cybersecurity research and applied innovation.
Dr Wang is a key contributor to the Connectivity Innovation Network, where he has led work on two projects addressing critical challenges in secure data sharing and cyber threat detection: the Secure Multi-Org Data Sharing (SMODS) Platform and CASPER AI.
The SMODS Platform enables secure, real-time data sharing between organisations that would otherwise be unable to access each other’s systems. Designed with emergency response in mind, it improves coordination and situational awareness by enabling trusted access to critical information across organisational boundaries while maintaining robust privacy and security controls.
CASPER AI, developed as part of CIN’s AI for Network Security System project, introduces a context-aware approach to cybersecurity. By analysing information from multiple data sources, including network activity and organisational data, the system can detect and respond to potential threats earlier, helping to reduce risk and protect people and services.
Together, these projects reflect CIN’s focus on translating research into practical solutions that respond to real-world operational needs.
