Existing cybersecurity standards for smart devices will be made mandatory by the federal government but device security labels will be voluntary under a Coalition election pledge. Home Affairs Minister...
The federal government on Wednesday launched a discussion paper calling for views on Australia’s first national data security action plan as it seeks to develop better guidance and clearer...
To tackle the growing threat of cybercrime, the federal government has committed $89 million to a new Joint Policing Cybercrime Coordination Centre, to be led by the Australian Federal...
The final tranche of the federal government’s significant critical infrastructure reforms has been introduced to Parliament, including new powers to require “nationally significant” companies to install software to share...
Consultation has begun on the last round of the government’s significant critical infrastructure reforms which include the power to require companies deemed to be “nationally significant” to install software...
Australia has secured an expedited data-sharing deal with the United States, but won’t be able to officially sign it until the second half of next year, after the federal...
Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews has not yet been briefed on the crypto currency data sharing ‘travel’ rule and the federal government has no intention of developing a technology...
The government will be able to step in and take control of critical infrastructure owned by the private sector as a “last resort” in the event of a cyber...
The guidelines used to mitigate foreign interference risks in universities have been tightened to require declaration of interest disclosures from staff “at risk of foreign interference” and allows for...
Australian businesses should consider and seek guidance on the influence of foreign governments on their technology suppliers and ensure they operate with autonomy as part of the federal government’s...
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