Policy

New critical infrastructure reforms ‘don’t go far enough’

The newly passed Critical Infrastructure Bill is a step in the right direction but fails to plug holes in Australia’s cyber security framework, according to the CEO of ...

By Reporter • 26 Nov 2021

US State Department to modernise cyber security approach

In support of President Joe Biden’s Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity (EO 14028), the US State Department’s Bureau of Information Resources Ma...

By Nastasha Tupas • 08 Nov 2021

NSW government cyber security audit returns poor results

Since the introduction of the government's cyber security policy, NSW government agencies have made “insufficient progress”, according to the ‘Compliance with the N...

By Reporter • 01 Nov 2021

US State Department unveils plans for Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy

A memo from Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that the bureau will confront the growing challenges posed by ransomware and hacking operations, many of which are...

By Reporter • 26 Oct 2021

German cyber security watchdog issues ransomware warning

The president of the Federal Office for Information Security Arne Schönbohm issued a warning over growing ransomware and malware risks. Write comment (1 Comment) ...

By Reporter • 22 Oct 2021

Tough new laws to protect Australians against ransomware

The Morrison government has announced new criminal offences, tougher penalties and a mandatory reporting regime as part of a new and comprehensive Ransomware Action Plan....

By Nastasha Tupas • 13 Oct 2021

Australians urged to stay cyber safe as part of Cyber Security Awareness Month

Australians have been urged to follow individual security precautions as part of this year’s Cyber Security Awareness Month theme, “Do your Part. #BeCyberSmart”. ...

By Reporter • 06 Oct 2021

PJCIS push to tackle urgent threats with split critical infrastructure bill

The parliamentary joint committee on intelligence and security (PJCIS) has backed the passage of urgent reforms as part of a proposed two-step approach to protect Austral...

By Nastasha Tupas • 30 Sep 2021

Victoria launches five-year cyber overhaul program

The Victorian government has unveiled its new five-year cyber security strategy to boost resilience across the public sector and boost industry opportunities. Write...

By Reporter • 22 Sep 2021

NCSC, CISA connect to combat ransomware

Representatives from the US and UK’s cyber security agencies have met up in London to discuss strategies to counter the growing ransomware threat. Write comment ...

By Reporter • 13 Sep 2021