Comparison Overview

University of Adelaide

VS

University of Sydney

University of Adelaide

North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, AU
Last Update: 2026-04-02
Between 750 and 799

The University of Adelaide is a world-class research and higher education institution situated in the heart of one of the world’s top 10 most liveable cities. Founded in 1874, we’re Australia’s third oldest university and consistently rank among the world’s elite—in the top one per cent globally and number one in South Australia. Our reputation for excellence and breaking new ground has been forged by a continuous stream of exceptional people. We proudly count among our distinguished alumni: five Nobel Laureates; more than 120 Fulbright Scholars; and over 100 Rhodes Scholars, including two female Indigenous Australian recipients. Australia’s first female prime minister and Supreme Court judge were also University of Adelaide graduates. Today, our vibrant high-achieving culture continues to attract some of the world’s best and brightest—academic leaders from all corners of the globe and students from more than 90 countries. Australian University Provider Number: PRV12105 CRICOS Provider Number: 00123M

NAICS: 6113
NAICS Definition: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Employees: 8,042
Subsidiaries: 1
12-month incidents
0
Known data breaches
0
Attack type number
0

University of Sydney

Camperdown/Darlington, The University of Sydney, New South Wales, AU, 2006
Last Update: 2026-03-29
Between 800 and 849

As the first university to be established in Australasia, the University of Sydney consistently ranks as one of Australia’s top universities. We aim to create and sustain a university that will, for the benefit of both Australia and the wider world, maximise the potential of the brightest researchers and most promising students, whatever their social or cultural background. Web: sydney.edu.au Explore Sydney through the eyes of a student in 360° on our Virtual Tour: sydney.edu.au/tour Twitter: twitter.com/Sydney_Uni Facebook: facebook.com/sydneyuni Instagram: @sydney_uni YouTube: youtube.com/uniofsydney CRICOS: 00026A TEQSA: PRV12057

NAICS: 6113
NAICS Definition: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Employees: 19,624
Subsidiaries: 7
12-month incidents
0
Known data breaches
0
Attack type number
0

Compliance Badges Comparison

Security & Compliance Standards Overview

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University of Adelaide
ISO 27001
ISO 27001 certification not verified
Not verified
SOC2 Type 1
SOC2 Type 1 certification not verified
Not verified
SOC2 Type 2
SOC2 Type 2 certification not verified
Not verified
GDPR
GDPR certification not verified
Not verified
PCI DSS
PCI DSS certification not verified
Not verified
HIPAA
HIPAA certification not verified
Not verified
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University of Sydney
ISO 27001
ISO 27001 certification not verified
Not verified
SOC2 Type 1
SOC2 Type 1 certification not verified
Not verified
SOC2 Type 2
SOC2 Type 2 certification not verified
Not verified
GDPR
GDPR certification not verified
Not verified
PCI DSS
PCI DSS certification not verified
Not verified
HIPAA
HIPAA certification not verified
Not verified
Compliance Summary
University of Adelaide
100%
Compliance Rate
0/4 Standards Verified
University of Sydney
0%
Compliance Rate
0/4 Standards Verified

Benchmark & Cyber Underwriting Signals

Incidents vs Higher Education Industry Average (This Year)

No incidents recorded for University of Adelaide in 2026.

Incidents vs Higher Education Industry Average (This Year)

No incidents recorded for University of Sydney in 2026.

Incident History — University of Adelaide (X = Date, Y = Severity)

University of Adelaide cyber incidents detection timeline including parent company and subsidiaries

Incident History — University of Sydney (X = Date, Y = Severity)

University of Sydney cyber incidents detection timeline including parent company and subsidiaries

Notable Incidents

Last 3 Security & Risk Events by Company

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University of Adelaide
Incidents

No Incident

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University of Sydney
Incidents

No Incident

FAQ

University of Sydney company demonstrates a stronger AI Cybersecurity Score compared to University of Adelaide company, reflecting its advanced cybersecurity posture governance and monitoring frameworks.

Historically, University of Sydney company has disclosed a higher number of cyber incidents compared to University of Adelaide company.

In the current year, University of Sydney company and University of Adelaide company have not reported any cyber incidents.

Neither University of Sydney company nor University of Adelaide company has reported experiencing a ransomware attack publicly.

Neither University of Sydney company nor University of Adelaide company has reported experiencing a data breach publicly.

Neither University of Sydney company nor University of Adelaide company has reported experiencing targeted cyberattacks publicly.

Neither University of Adelaide company nor University of Sydney company has reported experiencing or disclosing vulnerabilities publicly.

Neither University of Adelaide nor University of Sydney holds any compliance certifications.

Neither company holds any compliance certifications.

University of Sydney company has more subsidiaries worldwide compared to University of Adelaide company.

University of Sydney company employs more people globally than University of Adelaide company, reflecting its scale as a Higher Education.

Neither University of Adelaide nor University of Sydney holds SOC 2 Type 1 certification.

Neither University of Adelaide nor University of Sydney holds SOC 2 Type 2 certification.

Neither University of Adelaide nor University of Sydney holds ISO 27001 certification.

Neither University of Adelaide nor University of Sydney holds PCI DSS certification.

Neither University of Adelaide nor University of Sydney holds HIPAA certification.

Neither University of Adelaide nor University of Sydney holds GDPR certification.

Latest Global CVEs (Not Company-Specific)

Description

A vulnerability was found in Nothings stb up to 1.26. Impacted is the function stbtt_InitFont_internal in the library stb_truetype.h of the component TTF File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds read. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Risk Information
cvss2
Base: 5.0
Severity: LOW
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
cvss3
Base: 4.3
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
cvss4
Base: 5.3
Severity: LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Description

V-SFT versions 6.2.10.0 and prior contain an out-of-bounds read in VS6ComFile!get_macro_mem_COM. Opening a crafted V7 file may lead to information disclosure from the affected product.

Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 7.8
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cvss4
Base: 8.4
Severity: LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Description

V-SFT versions 6.2.10.0 and prior contain a stack-based buffer overflow in VS6ComFile!CSaveData::_conv_AnimationItem. Opening a crafted V7 file may lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected product.

Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 7.8
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cvss4
Base: 8.4
Severity: LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Description

V-SFT versions 6.2.10.0 and prior contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in VS6MemInIF!set_temp_type_default. Opening a crafted V7 file may lead to information disclosure from the affected product.

Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 7.8
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cvss4
Base: 8.4
Severity: LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Description

V-SFT versions 6.2.10.0 and prior contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in VS6ComFile!load_link_inf. Opening a crafted V7 file may lead to information disclosure from the affected product.

Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 7.8
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cvss4
Base: 8.4
Severity: LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X