| Date | Title | Description |
| 24.04.2026 | Microsoft: A$25 Billion Investment In Australia To Expand AI Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, And Workforce Skills | Microsoft has announced its largest-ever investment in Australia, committing A$25 billion (approximately USD 18 billion) in digital infrastructure, national cyber defense capability, and workforce skilling programs by the end of 2029. The a... |
| 15.01.2026 | CISA Issues New AI Security Guidance for Critical Infrastructure | Image: Rawpixel/Envato
AI is creeping into the systems that keep the lights on. Security is struggling to keep up.
That growing gap is what prompted the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to issue guidance on the ris... |
| 05.01.2025 | Four technology trends shaping the future of Australian businesses in 2025 | As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, digital and automation will yet again play a major role in shaping how businesses operate in the coming twelve months. David Sewell, Chief Technology Officer at Synechron, shares f... |
| 26.12.2024 | PayPal warns Aussies of risky shopping ahead of sales | New research from PayPal reveals that risky shopping practices among Australians have increased by 9% from last year as they prepare for Boxing Day sales.
The study found that three-in-four (73%) Australians are likely to engage in distract... |
| 20.12.2024 | Exclusive: Mandatory ransomware reporting key to Australia's cyber resilience | Australia is taking a bold step in strenghtening its cybersecurity by introducing mandatory ransomware payment reporting laws.
This legislative shift aims to bridge critical information gaps and enhance national resilience against cyber ext... |
| 19.12.2024 | Potech Group Expands Global Presence with New Entity Launch in Australia | SYDNEY, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Potech, a leading provider of cybersecurity and information & technology solutions, is officially launching its new arm in Australia.
Potech hosting an exclusive panel discussion at Western Sydney U... |
| 14.12.2024 | Trust and Transformation: The Data Dilemma in Australia | In the digital age, data is the new gold. But in Australia, this gold is tarnished by trust issues. The landscape of consumer data security is rocky. Companies are scrambling to navigate a maze of regulations and consumer expectations. The ... |
| 13.12.2024 | Australian IT Pros Urged to Guard Against Chinese Cybersecurity Threats | The Australian Signals Directorate and the Australian Cyber Security Centre have joined cybersecurity institutions from the U.S., Canada, and New Zealand in warning local technology professionals to beware of threat actors affiliated with C... |
| 11.12.2024 | Australian firms face challenges in consumer data trust | Paul Henaghan, Managing Director of Cohesity for Australia and New Zealand, has provided insights into the challenges facing the Australian cyber security market and regulatory environment.
Henaghan, who returned to the ANZ region after an ... |
| 29.11.2024 | Australia’s Cybersecurity Revolution: A New Era of Resilience and Responsibility | Australia is stepping into a new era of cybersecurity. The recent passage of the Cyber Security Act marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s fight against cyber threats. This legislation is not just a response; it’s a proactive shield against... |
| 28.11.2024 | Ransomware payments rise to USD $1.35m for Australian firms | New research by McGrathNicol has highlighted the growing challenge of ransomware facing Australian businesses, coinciding with recent cybersecurity reforms introduced by the Federal Government.
The firm's fourth annual ransomware survey, co... |
| 26.11.2024 | Australia Passes Groundbreaking Cyber Security Law to Boost Resilience | Australia passed its first-ever Cyber Security Act on Nov. 25, introducing various measures to strengthen the nation’s defenses. Among its key provisions is a requirement that organisations report to the government if they pay ransomware cr... |
| 20.11.2024 | Australia sees rise in cyber threats & financial losses | The Australian Cyber Security Centre's annual report indicates a rise in cyber security threats in Australia, bringing attention to state-sponsored actors and increased financial losses for businesses.
The report reveals over 1,100 cyber se... |
| 08.11.2024 | The Cybersecurity Conundrum: Small Businesses at Risk | In the digital age, small businesses are the backbone of the economy. They are the corner stores, the family-run cafes, and the local service providers. Yet, lurking in the shadows is a threat that could cripple these enterprises overnight:... |
| 05.11.2024 | Julie Collins: No shame in seeking cyber support | Minister for Small Business Julie Collins during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Source: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas article-article-body
Could your small business afford t... |
| 24.10.2024 | New cyber security legislative package: How will it impact organisations? | Following on from its privacy and AI reforms last month, the Commonwealth government has released another package of proposed legislation to tackle cyber security issues. The bills include the Cyber Security Bill 2024 (the Bill) and amendme... |
| 24.09.2024 | 2024 Exposed: The Alarming State of Australian Data Breaches | The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s latest Notifiable Data Breaches Report revealed a rapid rise nationwide in notifiable data breaches in the first six months of 2024 — a 9% increase when compared with the final six mon... |
| 05.09.2024 | Canberra hosts inaugural Women in Cyber Day Awards | The Canberra Cyber Hub and Fujitsu Cyber Security Services hosted the inaugural International Women in Cyber Day Canberra Awards on 3 September 2024. The awards celebrate the exceptional contributions of women in the cyber security sector a... |
| 27.08.2024 | Inspiring women in cybersecurity through creativity and inclusivity | Given cyber-security has become such a high stakes affair for governments and businesses globally, how can the sector expand its workforce and attract the best and brightest women?
It starts with inspiring the next generation. Forget old sc... |
| 23.08.2024 | A Sovereign Cloud Boom Is Happening In APAC | In July 2024, the Australian government announced an AUD $2 billion (US $1.3 billion) investment into a strategic partnership between the Australian Signals Directorate and AWS in Australia to build a “Top Secret Cloud” for the government.
... |
| 05.08.2024 | 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 impr... |
| 26.07.2024 | Bridging the Cybersecurity Divide: The Rise of Public-Private Partnerships in APAC | In the digital age, cybersecurity is a battleground. Threats loom large, and the stakes are high. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is feeling the heat. Ransomware attacks and state-sponsored cyber threats are on the rise. Governments are scra... |
| 23.07.2024 | 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 c... |
| 19.06.2024 | Dragos report shows rising OT cybersecurity threat in Australia | Dragos has released its Australian 2023 OT Cybersecurity Year in Review report, highlighting a significant increase in vulnerabilities across major industrial sectors. The report underscores a growing threat to operational technology (OT) s... |
| 11.06.2024 | IT leaders urge Australian govt to boost cyber threat funding | A recent pre-election poll conducted by Exposure Management firm Tenable reveals a prevailing sentiment among Australian IT and cybersecurity leaders that the federal government has not done enough to mitigate evolving cyber threats facing ... |
| 24.11.2023 | How Australia’s seven-year cybersecurity plan can succeed | Source: Unsplash/ Dan Nelson article-article-body
After lengthy deliberation, the Australian government has released its 2023–2030 Cyber Security Strategy, which aims to make Australia one of the most cyber-secure nations in the world by 20... |
| 12.08.2022 | Wesfarmers to stand up offensive cyber security capabilities | Wesfarmers is to establish offensive cyber security capabilities through a new “Cyber Fusion Centre” that will serve the conglomerate’s retail and industrial businesses.
The company, which owns brands like Bunnings, Kmart, Officeworks and C... |
| 06.06.2022 | Why Clare O’Neil’s job as Minister for Cyber Security will be so important for Australia | Clare O'Neil (front) and other new Labor cabinet members. Source: Lukas Coch/AAP.
On Tuesday, Australia’s new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his government’s first full ministry, with Victorian member Clare O’Neil appointed Minis... |
| 01.04.2022 | Budget allots $9.9 billion towards REDSPICE program to enhance Australia’s cybersecurity capabilities | Source: Mick Tsikas/AAP.
In the 2022 federal budget, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg launched a range of vote-winning initiatives — one of which included a breathtaking $9.9 billion for cybersecurity over 10 years.
Bundled under the acronym REDSP... |
| 16.03.2022 | GROK ACADEMY LAUNCHES 'CYBER LIVE' FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH A SIMULATED 'MASS INFRASTRUCTURE ATTACK' ON AUSTRALIAN TARGETS | Government and industry partners collaborate to deliver advanced cyber security skills to school and tertiary students
Over 10,000 students from around the country race to liberate a naval vessel and captain from a simulated cyber attack
#C... |
| 25.08.2020 | Govt has never considered a bug bounty program, says ASD | The federal government has never looked at adopting a centralised bug bounty program to help weed out cyber security vulnerabilities at departments and agencies, Australia’s cyber spy agency has revealed.
The Australian Signals Directorate ... |
| 08.04.2020 | ASD hiring blitz breaks cover | Australia’s cyber spy agency will almost double its graduate intake next year, with as many as 120 recruits expected to join the ranks of the highly secretive agency.
The Australian Signals Directorate is currently looking for graduates fro... |
| 23.10.2019 | Parliament hack prompted mass govt cyber security uplift | Twenty-five government agencies had their cyber posture uplifted following the state-sponsored cyber attack against Parliament House in February, the Australian Signals Directorate has revealed.
In its first annual report since becoming a s... |
| 09.07.2019 | ASD names its top secret history maker | Australia’s cyber spy agency has entrusted one of the country's leading military historians to chronicle the country's official signals intelligence history, but the highly anticipated tome will pull-up just as the internet became a global ... |
| 27.03.2019 | ASD distances offensive cyber ops from 'cavalier hackers' | The Australian Signals Directorate is seeking to reset perception of its offensive cyber security capability, arguing its actions are subtle, nuanced and considerably less exciting than movie portrayals.
Director-general Mike Burgess used a... |
| 12.12.2018 | ASD chief insists new encryption laws won't see Aussie tech shunned like Huawei | The Australian Signals Directorate says the idea that Australian technology will be seen as untrustworthy in the wake of encryption-busting laws and therefore blocked from use “is absurd”.
Director-general Mike Burgess published what he cal... |
| 20.11.2018 | ASD in cyber exec hiring blitz | Fresh out of the shadows, and with a new focus on transparency, the Australian Signals Directorate has put out the call for two key executives to lead its efforts around cyber engagement.
It is currently on the hunt for two first assistant ... |
| 03.07.2018 | ASD chief frets over cyber recruits | The chief of cyber operations and digital security watchdog the Australian Signals Directorate has signaled changes to recruitment and job roles on its first day as a fully-fledged statutory agency.
In a new introductory note on ASD’s heavi... |
| 16.05.2018 | Google's cloud services under ASD review for govt use | Google’s Australian cloud boss says the company has “made very good progress” towards having its services included on the government’s certified cloud services list.
The web giant is currently the only large public cloud operator not on the... |
| 04.04.2018 | Airservices to shift into secure cloud | Airservices Australia will deploy a secure cloud and desktop-as-a-service under an $84 million deal announced today.
The five-year deal with IT services provider ASG includes access to cloud resources by Vault Systems, whose services have b... |
| 14.03.2018 | CEOs need to skill up on cyber security: ASD chief | The biggest problem facing Australian businesses in terms of cyber security is not a shortage of skills, but rather chief executives who don't properly understand the risk, according to the head of Australia's signals intelligence agency.
A... |
| 08.01.2018 | Govt-certified clouds face questions on chip flaws | The federal government has sought assurances from cloud providers certified by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) over the impact the Meltdown and Spectre chip flaws might have on their services.
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (... |
| 22.11.2017 | Dozens of Aus govt agencies remain exposed to cyber attack | Dozens of agencies across the federal government remain vulnerable to cyber attack more than four years after mandatory minimum cyber security requirements were first introduced.
But the Australian public service, on the whole, is slowly im... |
| 07.11.2017 | DTA picks Vault Systems to host Govpass | The Digital Transformation Agency will host its new Govpass digital identity solution in Vault System's ASD-certified cloud computing platform.
The firm is one of three cloud service providers to be certified by the Australian Signals Direc... |
| 14.08.2017 | Microsoft Azure launches two new regions in Australia | Microsoft today announced the launch of two new Azure regions in Australia. These two new regions will complement Microsoft’s existing two regions on the continent and bring the total number of global Azure regions to 42. The plan is for th... |
| 18.07.2017 | IBM expands its cloud footprint with new data centers in London, Sydney and San Jose | IBM reported its quarterly earnings this week and, while the company’s overall results were once again disappointing, cloud revenue was up 15 percent year-over-year and accounted for $3.9 billion in revenue. It’s no surprise, then, that IBM... |
| 06.02.2017 | Overhaul of ASD's Top 4 cyber threat strategies | The Australian Signals Directorate has undertaken a significant revamp of its top four strategies to mitigate targeted cyber intrusions, doubling the core security controls to eight and expanding its reach to cover a wider threat range than... |
| 17.10.2016 | WhatsApp: A great idea for mates but a terrible one for ministers | By Vidyasagar Potdar
Cyber security experts have raised concerns about Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull and senior government ministers sending private and confidential information via the messaging service WhatsApp.
WhatsApp and similar mess... |
| 16.10.2016 | WhatsApp is secure and OK for politicians to use | - |
| 01.08.2016 | ABS forced to defend Census website security | The Australian Bureau of Statistics has been forced to answer questions about the security of its online Census website after it was revealed to be using an insecure and deprecated form of encryption to protect the sensitive personal detail... |
| 20.10.2015 | Turnbull given ok to use Slack, Wickr | Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was advised there is no national security risk raised by his use of messaging applications like Slack and Wickr for official government communications, a document tabled in parliament last night reveals.
The ... |
| 17.10.2015 | How to protect yourself from cyberattack | - |
| 26.03.2015 | DFAT dips toes in Microsoft public cloud | Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs has shifted one of its business units to Microsoft’s Office 365 and Azure solutions in one of the first federal government migrations of a full workload to the public cloud.
DFAT earlier this week l... |
| 24.03.2015 | Information security is not just IT’s problem | Data leakage has become a significant security risk to Australian businesses. A recent global research study conducted by the Ponemon Institute on data leakage found each security incident in Australian organisations cost an average US$2.8 ... |
| 11.11.2014 | Hackers break into hotel wi-fi to attack travelling execs | Executives travelling through Asia on business are being warned to stay alert when using hotel wi-fi after hackers were discovered infiltrating the systems to gain access to sensitive corporate data.
The attackers - which have been dubbed '... |
| 11.11.2014 | Why the G20 Summit won't be hacked | You might have seen reports that the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has issued cyber security advice ahead of the G20 Leaders Summit in Brisbane this weekend.
The guide connjures all sorts of cinematic scenarios. But under the watchfu... |
| 07.10.2014 | Microsoft crowns Azure ready for Aus govt workloads | Microsoft has moved to win the favour of Australian government agencies by volunteering to have its Azure cloud service assessed against the Australian Signals Directorate's information security manual (ISM).
Microsoft employed ASD-accredit... |
| 20.08.2014 | What four strategies have been proven to stop cyber-attacks in their tracks? | Did you know that in 2010 Australia created the Cyber Security Centre to monitor and test technology to reduce cyber-attacks and crimes?
In its monitoring, the CSC has detected that in 2012 the rate of attacks increased by 41% and in the fo... |
| 16.02.2014 | The Latest Snowden Leak: NSA Isn't Spying on Lawyers | Unless the public is really tiring of matters Snowden, the New York Times’s latest is going to stir up the hornet’s nest. “Spying by N.S.A. Ally Entangled U.S. Law Firm,” blares the headline of the story by reporter James Risen and freelanc... |
