Institute of Cybersecurity and Cryptology (iC²)

The goal of the Institute of Cybersecurity and Cryptology is to conduct research, initiate and implement innovations in cybersecurity, information security and computer security.

The Institute of Cybersecurity and Cryptology (iC²) is a world-leading research institute at the University of Wollongong, Australia, dedicated to advancing the frontiers of cryptographic theory and digital security.

• A longstanding legacy connected to ASIACRYPT

• Contributions to the establishment and growth of ACISP

• Leadership in shaping Australian cryptology research

• Home to Australia's first IACR Fellow

• Internationally recognized research excellence

Currently, iC² has 23 staff and 22 students. Our director is Distinguished Professor Willy Susilo.

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Dr Ting Zhang visited iC2

On 14 September 2026, Dr Ting Zhang from Monash University visited SCIT and iC². She delivered a talk titled “Leveraging Large Language Models for Software Security” to our staff …

Professor Sri Parameswaran visited iC2

On 10 June 2026, Professor Sri Parameswaran from the University of Sydney visited SCIT and iC². He delivered a talk titled “Side Channel Attacks, Remote Power Attacks and Counterm…

Welcome to iC2

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Dr Ting Zhang visited iC2

On 14 September 2026, Dr Ting Zhang from Monash University visited SCIT and iC². She delivered a talk titled “Leveraging Large Language Models for Software Security” to our staff …

Professor Sri Parameswaran visited iC2

On 10 June 2026, Professor Sri Parameswaran from the University of Sydney visited SCIT and iC². He delivered a talk titled “Side Channel Attacks, Remote Power Attacks and Counterm…

Welcome to iC2

🎉