Tag: cyber security

Gig Guide: Karen Andrews returns to Canberra

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Former federal Industry minister Karen Andrews will join the University of Canberra as an adjunct professor, and has signalled work ahead in its engineering, science and innovation disciplines. A...

New horizons: Cyber plan adds sweeping security uplift

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Major reviews of critical infrastructure laws, offensive powers for telcos and tech companies, higher standards for government ICT, and new reporting portals for SMEs will all be pursued as...

Claire Chandler returns in shadow Cyber and Science portfolios

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Tasmanian Senator Claire Chandler has returned to the shadow ministry with responsibilities for Cyber Security and Science as part of a frontbench reshuffle unveiled on Sunday. Opposition leader Sussan...

NSW Police lands $126m for network, cyber uplift

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
The New South Wales government has earmarked almost $126 million in its upcoming state Budget for critical network, cybersecurity  and payroll system upgrades at NSW Police. The lion’s share...

Navigating global instability: technology’s role in geopolitics

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
The intersection of technology and geopolitics is reshaping global stability, with critical infrastructure like submarine cables, chip supply chains and AI platforms emerging as focal points of disruption and...

Govt pursuing cyber safe harbour to spur data sharing

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Safe harbour laws that temporarily shield companies from liability during a cyber-attack will be pursed by the federal government in a bid to improve information sharing with Australia’s cyber...

Businesses face cyber ransom reporting scheme

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Albanese government will introduce a mandatory ransomware reporting scheme for businesses as part of its update to the national cybersecurity strategy, ruling out an outright ban on the...

The next wave of cyber-crime scams will be devastating

Posted on   |  by Mark Gregory
Australia is not prepared for the next wave of cyber-crime. Government has yet to implement regulations that would reduce the impact of what is coming. And Australian businesses and...