public sector cyber security

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…