The Secure Computing awards presented by AusCERT launched for the fourth year to recognise the professionals, organisations and products keeping our systems protected from online threats.
Laser Man opened the gala dinner.
Laser Man was later joined by a band of Star Wars characters from Darth Vader's 501st Legion.
Judged by a panel of Australia's foremost security experts, awards are given for outstanding work, innovations and excellence in security practice.
DBCDE director Chris Marsden took out the Best Security Initiative.
JanusNet won the Mobile Security Solution Award.
Telstra CERT took out Organisational Excellence in Information Security Award.
Varonis wins Product of the Year.
Australian musical comedy act Axis of Awesome provided the entertainment.
Shadowserver's Shaun Vlassis was awarded Individual Excellence in Information Security.
Sophos director Rob Forsyth accepted the Vendor of the Year Award.
The Secure Computing awards presented by AusCERT launched for the fourth year to recognise the professionals, organisations and products keeping our systems protected from online threats.