Tag: Scott Handsaker

Procurement policy holds cyber startups back

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia’s cybersecurity startups have matured to a point where many have global potential. But a lack of support from the federal government in both policy and procurement is holding...

Victorian budget ‘sets new bar’ for tech support

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Victorian budget “sets a new bar” for government support of technology and startups and has been broadly welcomed by leading figures in the sector. Treasurer Tim Pallas unveiled...

Cyber strategy a big miss for local industry

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The government’s $1.7 billion cybersecurity strategy’s lack of focus on the local industry is “frustrating” and a “wasted opportunity”, according to CyRise chief executive Scott Handsaker. The strategy was...

Calls to reinstate cyber minister role

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The federal government must reinstate the position of Minister for Cybersecurity as part of the updated 2020 national Cyber Security Strategy, the Opposition and industry figures have said. The...

Boost for incubator support programs

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
An intensive cybersecurity bootcamp is among the successful recipients of more than $1 million in funding from the government’s Incubator Support program. Industry minister Karen Andrews said on Tuesday...

Cyber startups hit the world stage

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Australian cybersecurity startups Cydarm and SecureStack have been named as finalists of the RSA Conference (RSAC) Asia Pacific and Japan Launch Pad. The companies will head to Singapore in...

Summer reading: Ultimate Guide

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Naughty or nice, people? If you haven’t asked yourself that question already, you have maybe left your run a little late. We are about to enter the land of...

Survey wars: A murky tale

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Three significant surveys of the Australian startup sector have been released in the last week, with each painting a very different picture of the small industry. The contrasting results...

Cyber and new entrepreneurship

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The federal government’s recent cybersecurity push needs to put a greater focus on entrepreneurship and startups rather than just seeking products and servicing the bigger corporates, according to CyRise...