Tackling the growing threats to Australia’s cyber security Tuesday September 21, 2021 By Louis White 2021 Mandarin Defence Special Report Cyber security incidents are increasing in frequency, scale and sophistication, and are a threat to Australia’s economic prosperity and national interests.
Data integrity examined in face of cyber threats Tuesday September 7, 2021 By Tom Ravlic Communications & Technology The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board takes a close look at the issues auditors must examine when checking the integrity of data.
Turning the tap off on cybercrime: It’s time for national clean pipes policy Tuesday August 17, 2021 By Sarah Sloan Communications & Technology A national clean pipes policy can prevent cyber attackers from jeopardising our finances, stealing our information, and disrupting the livelihoods of all Australians.
Premium Columnists Loveable Ned Kelly it ‘aint. Why is Australia so complacent towards ransomware attacks? Tuesday July 27, 2021 By Binoy Kampmark Communications & Technology The ASD says ransomware attacks could cost Australia $30 billion and 160,000+ jobs. So why do cyber security firms see dangerous complacency in Australia?…
Critical warning over Microsoft compromised-email risk Thursday April 15, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The Australian Cyber Security Centre urgently advises local organisations to patch new vulnerabilities discovered in the Microsoft Exchange systems.
Parliamentary committee recommends stronger oversight to increase commonwealth’s cyber resilience Thursday December 10, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The report calls on the national auditor-general to conduct an annual review into whether commonwealth agencies have embedded a cyber resilience culture.
2020 Cyber Security Strategy calls for centralisation of federal agency networks Friday August 7, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The strategy encourages collaboration across agencies, jurisdictions, and nations.
Promoted COVID-19 demands vigilance on cyber security measures Friday July 31, 2020 By Phil Baker Sponsored As with so many other ill-fated sectors of the economy, the number of cyber attacks has also grown since COVID-19’s global spread. Keeping ahead of…
ACSC launches guidance to support safe adoption of cloud services Tuesday July 28, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The guidance was co-designed with industry to replace the ASD’s cloud services certification program (CSCP) — which ceased on March 2 — and the CCSL,…
Federal spy agencies back new report detailing Russian cyber attacks targeting COVID-19 vaccine development Monday July 20, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The targeted organisations cover a range of sectors including government, diplomatic, think tank, healthcare and energy, the report says.
Spy agencies to receive $1.35b under cyber security package Tuesday June 30, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The Prime Minister said the funds would be directed to the Australian Signals Directorate and the Australian Cyber Security Centre, with more than 500 new…
Promoted Privileged access an urgent fix in government cyber priorities Friday June 26, 2020 By CyberArk Sponsored The Australian Cyber Security Centre is battening down the nation’s IT security hatches, not just for the federal government but states, councils, industry and academia.
Australia under attack from state-based cyber actor with ‘significant capabilities’ Friday June 19, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology All levels of government across Australia are being targeted by a sophisticated state-based cyber actor, the prime minister revealed on Friday.
Government concerned over international cyber threats Wednesday May 20, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Australian Cyber Security Centre on Wednesday said they’re concerned about reports of malicious cyber actors seeking…
Senior federal government staff member’s email ‘spoofed’ in COVID-19 phishing campaign Tuesday April 21, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has ramped up its fight against malicious cyber activity to protect local families, businesses, and the health sector, according…
