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Why cyber practitioners should train like doctors: What clinical thinking does for cyber defence

Atif Ahmad
2026-10-14 9:00 am
Breakout
People, Culture and Workforce
Professional Practice, Ethics and Standards

Cyber practice lacks medicine's clinical diagnostic method, and 25 years of case studies show threat intelligence often answers questions nobody asked.

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Atif Ahmad is professor of cyber security practice at the University of Melbourne, presenting on what clinical thinking and medical training bring to defence.
Atif Ahmad
Professor
The University of Melbourne
Atif Ahmad is professor of cyber security practice at the University of Melbourne, presenting on what clinical thinking and medical training bring to defence.

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