Flynn Acworth is a PhD candidate in International Relations at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. His doctoral research examines cybersecurity in the Pacific, with a focus on the region’s unique digital ecosystem, the spectrum of cyber threats it faces, and the role of international and public-private cooperation in addressing those challenges. Flynn has a professional background in cybersecurity consulting, and he currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Management from Bournemouth University, a Master of Strategic Studies from Victoria University of Wellington, and a Master of Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Otago.