Tag: cyber

Regulators face a wicked choice on ransomware, experts say

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
As the average ransomware payment soars past $1.3 million and impacts businesses across almost every sector in Australia, experts are still split on whether banning the payments would curb...

Govt urged to take the lead on micro-credentials

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Government support for industry-developed micro-credentials can reverse a decline in productivity growth and should be prioritised by government, according to one of the Parliament’s emerging leaders on technology and...

Federal agencies go backwards on cybersecurity basics

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Federal agencies are going backwards on basic cybersecurity, with just 15 per cent of entities meeting a minimum level of overall maturity last year, and more than two-thirds failing...

Bullying, pay gap in male dominated ’24/7′ cyber sector

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Gender biases, stereotypes and inequities are limiting women’s participation in the Australian cybersecurity sector, according to new research that recommends changes to the current “24/7 culture”. A report by...

Falloff in cyber reports as businesses lawyer up

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s cyber intelligence agency has witnessed a falloff in businesses proactively reporting cyber incidents in recent months, delaying their ability to respond as firms increasingly lawyer up. As Parliament...

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...