auDA doles out grant for securing Domain Name System (DNS)
The Australian Domain Authority (auDA) has announced the recipients of its inaugural Research and Development (R&D) Program grants, awarding a total of $2.5 million over three years. The grants, part of auDA's Public Benefit Program, are designed to unlock positive social and economic value for Australians from the internet.
One of the projects, led by Deakin University, aims to identify, implement, and evaluate modifications to the encryption used in Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) for a quantum-safe DNS transition. The project partners with CSIRO-Data61 and QuintessenceLabs, and auDA will contribute $1.047 million to Deakin University's "Safe transition to a quantum-safe DNS" project. This initiative aims to proactively address the challenge of strengthening the resilience of DNSSEC against quantum threats.
The second project, led by Monash University, aims to develop prevention and support strategies and resources to help people with cognitive disabilities avoid and recover from online scams. Monash University's project partners with the National Anti-Scam Centre, Westpac, QUT, Brain Injury Matters, and disability consumers. auDA will contribute $1.5 million to Monash University's "Enhancing digital inclusion" project, which aims to reduce the impact of scams among people with cognitive disabilities.
The projects will also strengthen frontline responses for cyberscam victims and improve how people access and benefit from the internet. Since 2006, auDA has supported research and innovation, funding over 185 community projects that contribute to improving the utility of the internet for all Australians.
In addition to the above projects, the grant is also aimed at distributing free education material nationwide to empower people with disabilities to participate more securely online. A national trial of a co-designed support program for cyberscam victims will also be conducted.
While the exact nature of the quantum-safe DNS and the prevention and support strategies for people with cognitive disabilities are not specified in the projects, substantial funding in related quantum safety and technology projects has been provided by entities such as the UK government, the European Commission, and Business Finland under various grants and initiatives.
These projects mark a significant step forward in ensuring the safety and inclusivity of the internet for all Australians, particularly those who are most vulnerable to scams and quantum threats.
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