Canberra Cyber Security Centre opens

The Australian Cyber Security Centre has opened a new headquarters in Canberra.

The new centre is designed to protect national critical infrastructure, businesses and the Australian public.

It will draw on expertise from the ICT community, law enforcement, defence, universities and security agencies, as well as international partners, to increase the skills and capabilities needed to protect and defend Australian interests.

The federal government has seen a significant increase in business email scams, mostly targeting businesses with fewer than 10 employees.

With the opening of this purpose-built national cybersecurity centre in Canberra, the government is significantly enhancing the capacity to grow Australia’s cyber resilience in partnership with industry, businesses, universities, not-for-profit organisations and governments.

It will be the central hub for cybersecurity information, advice and assistance to all Australians. A global monitoring capability, equipped with advanced cyber threat detection and warning systems, will help to keep Australians safe — 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The government has integrated the centre into the Australian Signals Directorate, which has a long history of excellence in cybersecurity and access to world-leading technology.

The Australian Cyber Security Centre forms a critical hub for the Joint Cyber Security Centres located in all capital cities, which facilitate stronger partnerships between more than 150 organisations across private and public sectors.

It will deliver on the government’s cybersecurity priorities, in three critically important areas:

• To provide cybersecurity advice and assistance to businesses and the community.
• To prevent and disrupt offshore cyber-enabled crime.
• To protect the specialised tools ASD uses to fulfil its functions.
   

The new cyber.gov.au website will replace a number of government cybersecurity websites and services, including ACORN and acsc.gov.au. This important step will provide businesses and individuals with one single place to report cybercrime and find advice on cybersecurity practices.

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