Hannah worked as a Researcher working with the International Cyber Policy Centre until early 2020. 

Her research interests included Cybersecurity in the Asia Pacific, State-based regional cyber capabilities, Australian cyber policy and emerging cyber and defence capabilities.

Prior to joining ASPI Hannah was an Academic Staff member at Macquarie University, where she specialised in Cybersecurity and Indo-Pacific Security.

Hannah holds a double Masters degree in Policing, Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism specialising in Cybersecurity and International Security Studies from Macquarie University, and a Bachelor degree in International Relations and Development Studies from the University of New South Wales.