CCoE launched by Ava Group
14 September, 2018The Global Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (CCoE) has been launched by Ava Group.
ACSC and Splunk to host BOTS challenge
29 August, 2018Australia's largest ever cybersecurity challenge will be hosted by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and Splunk.
Canberra Cyber Security Centre opens
17 August, 2018The Australian Cyber Security Centre has opened a new headquarters in Canberra.
Australia helps disrupt major hacking group
03 August, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian law enforcement was involved in a joint effort that has resulted in the arrest and charge in the US of three alleged members of cybercrime group Fin7.
Skills shortage poses cyber threat: Gartner
18 July, 2018Only 65% of organisations have a cybersecurity expert, despite the fact that 95% expect cyber threats to increase over the next three years.
New Perth JCSC targets cyber attacks
09 July, 2018A new Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC) has opened in Perth, with the aim of keeping Australians safe from cyber attacks.
Australian cyber firms show their solutions in the UK
03 July, 2018 by Jonathan NallyTwelve Australian cybersecurity companies are showcasing their solutions and innovations in London as part of the Australian British FinTech Cyber Catalyst.
Defending data in the GDPR era
29 June, 2018 by Peter Waters, Vice President, Legal, EquinixThe GDPR might be a cloud with a silver lining — getting it right could help foster better relationships with your customers.
RegTech players gather to tackle financial crime
27 June, 2018An AUSTRAC RegTech Showcase has explored ways to harness technology to combat money laundering, terrorism financing and serious financial crime.
Cyber attacks can cost Aussie economy $29bn per year
26 June, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCybersecurity incidents have the potential to cost the Australian economy $29bn per year in direct, indirect and induced costs, a new study estimates.
Chinese espionage group targeting telcos, defence companies
25 June, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingChinese hacker group Thrip is involved in a targeted espionage operation against satellite, telecoms and defence companies in SEA and the US.
28% of Aussie orgs impacted by cryptojacking in Q1
21 June, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSome 28% of Australian organisations encountered cryptojacking attacks in Q1 and 21% encountered mobile malware, a new report has found.
World Cup could lead to surge in cyber threats
18 June, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe 2018 FIFA World Cup will be a breeding ground for cyber attacks and malicious activity, if prior events are any indication.
Trust and risk highlighted at ISACA CACS event
14 June, 2018Cybersecurity, resilience and building trust will be key themes at ISACA's upcoming Oceania Computer, Audit, Control and Security (CACS) Conference.
Govt to introduce decryption law soon
07 June, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingLaw agencies will be able to demand that telcos and big tech companies decrypt suspects' data, under a new federal government draft Bill.
