AC Richard Chin commenced his policing career with NSW Police in 1997 before joining the AFP in 1998, starting the AFP’s Sydney Office. Richard has worked in and led numerous areas across the AFP including ACT community policing, specialist capabilities and national/international investigations including organised crime, cybercrime and online child protection.
In 2018, Richard joined AUSTRAC as the National Manager Intelligence Operations, addressing illicit financing in national security and global money laundering organisations.
In 2020, Richard returned to the AFP as Commander leading Operation IRONSIDE, a global operation focussed on encrypted communications used by organised crime. He also led AFP’s efforts targeting the highest levels of transnational serious and organised crime, apprehension of national/international fugitives and counter people smuggling operations under Operation Sovereign Borders. During 2024, Richard undertook the role of Commander Professional Standards and in July 2024 he was appointed as the Assistant Commissioner of Cyber Command.
Cyber Security in the Health and Emergency Sectors – Safeguarding Health and Emergency Services in the Digital Age
Assistant Commissioner Richard Chin’s presentation will provide an overview of the cyber threat environment and discuss ways that cyber criminals can and have targeted the health sector. The session will focus on the importance of reporting incidents and how law enforcement uses this information to target and disrupt global cyber criminals. It will also include information on how government mechanisms work together for incident response and what information is used for. AC Chin will provide examples where possible, demonstrating the importance of keeping cyber security front of mind when considering emerging technologies.