Richard Buckland leads Cyber Security Engineering at UNSW Sydney. With over 20 years of experience, he has trained highly sought-after cyber attackers and defenders. Richard’s impact extends beyond the classroom, having taught over twenty thousand students face-to-face and reaching hundreds of thousands online through his educational videos, which have garnered millions of views.
As the Director of SECedu, the UNSW/CommBank Security Engineering Capability partnership, Richard is playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of cybersecurity education. He also serves on advisory boards for other educational institutions, including the cyber advisory board for TAFE NSW and the Australasian Society for Computers and the Law. His extensive background includes leadership positions such as Director of Professional Education and Chair of the Academic Board of the Australian Computer Society.
Richard’s commitment to excellence has earned him numerous accolades, including being named the Australian and New Zealand Engineering Educator of the Year by Engineers Australia and the Australian ICT Educator of the Year by the National iAwards. His expertise and passion for education frequently lead him to media appearances, where he shares insights on cybersecurity and related topics.