Internet Commerce Security Laboratory (ICSL)

Conferences

The ICSL is a dedicated cybersecurity research facility that provides training for Masters by research, and PhD courses. The ICSL has been operating since 2008 and provides a bridge between industry, law enforcement, and academia, with a strong focus on practical results from industry focused research and development projects.

Malware & Reverse Engineering (MRE) Conference 2026

The ICSL's long running Malware & Reverse Engineering Conference will be held in Ballarat in the Emerging Technologies Hub on the  26/02-27/02/2026.

BSides Ballarat 2026

The inagural BSides Ballarat was held on the 3-4 May 2025 in the Emerging Technologies Hub (ETH) in Federation's Ballarat Central Campus. The conference was a great success with a lot of very positive feedback. BSides Ballarat 2026 will be held in the ETH on the 28/02 - 01/03/2026.

CSides Ballarat (aka Cybersecurity Meetup)