CISOs in Australia Urged to Take a Closer Look at Data Breach Risks

CISOs in Australia Urged to Take a Closer Look at Data Breach Risks

Clayton Utz cyber partner Brenton Steenkamp has seen his fair share of cyber attacks. Returning to Australia in October after a seven-year stint in Amsterdam, he has brought home tales of dealing with multiple large ransomware attacks in Europe, as well as the data governance lessons they provided. Steenkamp said he has observed many Australian organisations are yet to assume the “paradigm shifting” view of risk around data estates that is necessary for future data…

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Australian Organisations Face Tensions Between Personalisation, Privacy

Australian Organisations Face Tensions Between Personalisation, Privacy

Organisations in Australia face a significant challenge with data. On the one hand, there is a demand for personalised services. Consumers are willing to share their data if it means better personalisation. On the other hand, there is a real concern about privacy, and while organisations are focused on looking for ways to prevent data breaches, efforts to do better to protect customer privacy are more haphazard. Why organisations want data to deliver personalisation Personalisation…

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Could Australia’s Cybersecurity Strategy Benefit From More Data Science Rigour?

Could Australia’s Cybersecurity Strategy Benefit From More Data Science Rigour?

The success of Australia’s six-shield cybersecurity strategy could depend on how well the nation manages the vast pools of data that will underpin the identification and mitigation of cyberthreats. Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil recently revealed details of Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy 2023–2030. Designed to protect Australia in a fast-moving threat environment, the strategy would rely on building six cyber shields around the Australian nation. Jessie Jamieson, staff research engineer for decision science operations…

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