2023-2030 Australian cyber security strategy

There is a danger in introducing additional regulation Executive Summary The AICD strongly supports Government and industry working together to ensure that Australia is a world leader in cyber security with citizens having confidence that our economy operates within a secure and trusted digital environment. A Government- industry partnership should…

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Macquarie defence strategic review

Macquarie Government welcomes enhanced cyber focus Macquarie Government, part of Macquarie Telecom Group, has welcomed the Albanese Government’s release of the public version of the Defence Strategic Review (DSR) as the strongest indication yet of the importance of cybersecurity to Government and Defence capabilities. The DSR, to which Macquarie contributed…

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An inside look at bot attacks and fraud trends

Bad bot traffic overall increased even as people spent less time online HUMAN Security, Inc. the global leader in protecting enterprises by disrupting digital fraud and abuse with modern defence — today announced the release of its 2023 Enterprise Bot Fraud Benchmark Report. The annual report provides insights into automated…

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Building cyber hygiene capacity in Asia

Cybersecurity is a global issue A system or network vulnerability exploited on the other side of the world can quickly cause implications across geographical boundaries, directly impacting the critical infrastructure Americans rely on for their way of life. For this reason, the CISA Global Strategy calls for capacity building with our international…

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Towards stronger EU capabilities

The EU is committed to ensuring that all European citizens and businesses are well protected Today, the Commission has adopted a proposal for the EU Cyber Solidarity Act to strengthen cybersecurity capacities in the EU. It will support detection and awareness of cybersecurity threats and incidents, bolster preparedness of critical entities, as…

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16 percent of organisations recovered data from hackers

It’s critical for organisations to reduce the risk before a response is needed Almost all IT and security leaders (96 per cent) globally are concerned their organisation will be unable to maintain business continuity following a cyberattack, according to a new study released today by Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company. “The…

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The ACCC calls for a united front

Scammers steal over $USUS3bn from Australians The latest Targeting Scams report has revealed Australians lost a record $US3.1 billion to scams in 2022, as government, law enforcement and the private sector look to improve collaborative efforts to support the community in the fight against scams.  This is an 80 per cent increase…

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2023-2030 Australian cyber security strategy

This Discussion Paper shows the extent of community support The next phase of developing the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy is underway following the closing of public submissions on the Strategy’s Expert Advisory Board discussion paper. The Department of Home Affairs received over 280 submissions on the discussion paper, which articulated…

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Best cybersecurity practices for smart cities

The joint guide provides an overview of risks to smart cities The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the National Security Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United Kingdom National Cyber Security Centre, the Australian Cyber Security Centre, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, and the New Zealand National…

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Top cybersecurity trends for 2023

Security leaders must pivot to a human-centric focus Security and risk management (SRM) leaders must rethink their balance of investments across technology and human-centric elements when creating and implementing cybersecurity programs in line with nine top industry trends, according to Gartner, Inc. “A human-centered approach to cybersecurity is essential to reduce…

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