US cyber firm bolsters Australia’s ability to protect against malicious attacks

US cyber security firm Recorded Future is helping Australian institutions to quickly detect and mitigate large-scale cyber threats. 

Recorded Future began servicing the Australian market in 2018 and established an Australian subsidiary in 2024. 

The company is working with Australian federal and state governments to deploy its cyber threat intelligence solutions, protecting the nation’s sensitive assets and information from malicious attacks and espionage.

‘From critical infrastructure to financial services, compliance is now inseparable from real-time intelligence,’ says Dan Elliott, newly appointed Field CISO at Recorded Future. ‘We’re proud to be a trusted partner in supporting Australia’s regulatory priorities and national cyber strategy.’ 

Bringing early threat detection to Australia

Recorded Future uses AI-powered intelligence to identify cyber security threats. The firm’s integrated threat intelligence indexes vast amounts of data from both the open web and the dark web, finding patterns to predict threats faster than manual research alone allows. With AI-driven insights, businesses can identify and respond to credible threats rapidly. 

Australia is a digitally advanced market with a strong demand for proactive, intelligence-led security. Recent reforms like the Cyber Security Act 2024, amendments to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act, and APRA’s CPS 230–234 standards create new requirements that are helping to drive uptake of new technologies across the country. 

Australia is also a strategic gateway to the broader Asia-Pacific region. This combination made Australia a natural fit for Recorded Future’s platform, says Elliott. 

Recorded Future is working with organisations across Australia, from major telecommunications providers to global tech startups, as well as government agencies and financial institutions. The organisation is investing in a future in Australia by expanding its regional team and building local talent to grow its local presence and community. 

‘We’re committed to enhancing Australia’s cyber defences through collaboration, shared intelligence, and advanced, real-time threat detection,’ says Elliott. ‘As threats evolve, so will our commitment to ensuring Australian organisations always see the most threats, see them first, and act effectively.’

Recorded Future uses AI-powered intelligence to find patterns in web data, helping businesses predict, identify and respond to credible threats rapidly.

Opportunities in Australia’s cyber industry

Australia has a vision to stay at the forefront of cyber security over the coming decade. The 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy [PDF, 13MB] and 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Action Plan [PDF, 2MB] sets a pathway for government and the private sector to work together to 2030, a period when the cyber security industry’s capabilities and approaches will see rapid evolution. 

Australia's cyber industry is also an established leader in the Asia-Pacific. The nation’s strategic time zone and geography are an important component of any global cyber security firm’s approach to the region. 

With strong links to Asia, North America and Europe, a growing and internationally recognised talent pool and experience working across diverse industries on a global scale, cyber innovations developed in Australia are ready to be deployed globally. 

Australia is also leaning into the emerging challenges facing global cyber security. This includes addressing vulnerabilities and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence, maintaining secure cryptography as computation techniques evolve, and bringing more sophisticated tools to cyber security professionals and teams.

Australia welcomes cyber security businesses to invest in and work with our cyber security industry. Learn more about opportunities in Australia’s cyber security sector.

How Austrade helped

Austrade has been supporting Recorded Future since 2018. The agency has provided a range of services and support that have aided growth including:

• organising meetings between Recorded Future and senior Australian Government officials
• providing information on Australia’s cyber security industry and Cyber Cooperative Research Centres
• connecting Recorded Future with key cyber industry leaders.