Tag: cyber

Limited use but no ‘safe harbour’ for cyber data sharing

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Upcoming cybersecurity laws will offer businesses that share private details with cyber agencies in the aftermath of an attack a limited use protection from regulatory action. But to balance...

Broad support for new cyber coordinator role at AEMO

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Adding a cyber incident coordinator function to the Australian Energy Market Operator’s remit has been given strong support from most energy market participants, who argue the benefits far outweigh...

Energy ministers to drive cyber standards for solar, batteries

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Australia’s energy and climate ministers are driving cybersecurity authentication standards to protect consumer energy resources such as household solar, batteries and electric vehicles from cyber threats. Working groups under...

NSW cyber lead gets deputy national cyber coordinator role

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Department of Home Affairs has poached New South Wales’ chief cybersecurity officer Tony Chapman, appointing him as deputy national cyber security coordinator as part of a major public...

Victorian Govt moves to ‘Australian-first’ cyber sourcing deal

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Victorian government has launched an “Australian-first” state purchasing contract for cybersecurity goods and services which will “dramatically reduce” workloads for departments and save time and money. The new...