australia cyber security

Is Australia's Public Sector Ready for a Major Cyber Security Incident?

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Is Australia's Public Sector Ready for a Major Cyber Security Incident?

Recent investigations into the cyber security preparedness of Australian Federal Government agencies have found gaps in the public sector’s readiness for cyber security attacks or major data breaches, contributing to a focus in 2024 on improving their cyber readiness. An audit of two government agencies, Services Australia and AUSTRAC, released in 2024, revealed these agencies are not well-prepared to recover from a significant cyber attack, while a previous whole-of-government survey found gaps in some areas…

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Cyber Security Public-Private Partnerships Are Taking Off in APAC

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Cyber Security Public-Private Partnerships Are Taking Off in APAC

APAC governments are partnering more closely with private-sector organisations and cyber security tech providers as part of public-private partnership style arrangements. These collaborations can include threat intelligence sharing, cyber capacity building, research and joint investigations. As the cyber threat continues to grow in APAC, including from ransomware attackers and nation-state actors, the hope is that integrated collaboration between governments and businesses will lead to a more cohesive response. What is a cyber security public-private partnership?…

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