GovPitch – harnessing home grown cyber security innovation | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Posted by Steven Kirby | Sep 6, 2017 | Australia, Cybersecurity, Federal Government | 0 |

Can a small Australian cyber security start up compete for government business against an established tech giant? Judging by the success of the first GovPitch the answer is yes!

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