‘Act now’: Cyber spy chiefs issue warning on AI threat

The world’s most powerful intelligence alliance has a blunt message for business and government leaders.

Curtin University program helps connect young autistic people to cyber security industry

The cybersecurity sector is projected to need tens of thousands of roles filled by 2030. Now, a university-based program is ...

Best way to combat AI cyber threats is with AI, Five Eyes security agencies say

The Five Eyes agencies warn leaders must "act swiftly" to address the imminent threat as AI increases the "speed, scale and ...

"Must act now" to counter AI-borne cyber attacks, 'Five Eyes' says

Cyber security agencies in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Britain and the United States are stepping up their awareness ...
The Conversation

Australia finally has a dedicated minister for cyber security. Here’s why her job is so important

On Tuesday, Australia’s new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his government’s first full ministry, with Victorian member Clare O'Neil appointed Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for ...
Computer Weekly

Australia’s cyber security spending to grow 11.5% this year

Australian organisations are expected to spend more than A$7.3bn on security and risk management products and services this year, an increase of 11.5% from 2023, according to Gartner. This will be led ...
Infosecurity-magazine.com

Australia Introduces First Standalone Cybersecurity Law

The Australian government has introduced the country’s first standalone cybersecurity law to Parliament. The new legislation aims to better protect citizens and organizations against a heightened ...
CSOonline

Australia’s cybersecurity strategy focuses on protecting small businesses and critical infrastructure

The Australian federal government released the 2023-2030 cybersecurity strategy, which focuses on protecting households and small businesses and has big expectations from telecommunications providers.
CSOonline

Australia’s first Cyber Security Act passes both houses

The Cyber Security Legislative Reforms proposed by the Australian federal government passed both houses on 25 November, during the last week of Parliamentary sittings. This follows a long process ...
The Conversation

An expert reviews the government’s 7‑year plan to boost Australia’s cyber security. Here are the key takeaways

After lengthy deliberation, the Australian government has released its 2023–2030 Cyber Security Strategy, which aims to make Australia one of the most cyber-secure nations in the world by 2030. It’s a ...
Jurist

Cybercrime in Australia increased by 13% since last financial year, reports Cyber Security Centre

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) Friday reported they received 76,000 cybercrime reports between July 2021 and June 2022, an increase of 13 percent since last year. In the third Annual ...
Computer Weekly

Australia bolsters cyber defences with security bill

Australia introduced a new cyber security bill this week in a move to overhaul the nation’s cyber security framework, addressing key areas including security standards for internet-of-things (IoT) ...