USI ACT July Speaker - MAJGEN Robert Watson CSC - Commander Cyber Command
Thu, 23 July
|Ngunnawal Theatre, Defence R1 Building
Please join us in the Ngunnawal Theatre in R1 Russell for what promises to be a great Speaker evening with MAJGEN Watson CSC, Commander Cyber Command
Time & Location
23 July 2026, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ngunnawal Theatre, Defence R1 Building, 17 Sir Thomas Blamey Square, Russell ACT 2600, Australia
About the event
MAJGEN Watson CSC is the current Commander Cyber Command, and leads the Australian Defence Force’s Cyber and Information Warfare force development and force generation capability. Cyber Command trains and prepares cyber and information warfare operators to support ADF missions and exercises, while shaping the strategies, doctrine, and security policies that underpin Defence operations. This work ensures ADF remains resilient and secure in the digital environment.
Biography
Major General Watson enlisted in the Australian Regular Army in 1992 as an Electronic Warfare Operator. In 1996, he was appointed to the Royal Military College, Duntroon, and following graduation, he returned to the Royal Australian Corps of Signals.
Throughout his career, Major General Watson has been fortunate to serve in a range of appointments. He has served in the 1st Signal Regiment, 7th Signal Regiment (Electronic Warfare), Defence Force School of Signals and the 2nd Commando Regiment. Additionally, he has held a series…