Australians are used to seeing the nation’s first responders rushing to the scene of natural disasters in our region. Australian navy ships and helicopters on operations make for dramatic television when cyclones, volcanic eruptions and …
The Strategist on: "Cybersecurity strategy"
Australia’s cybersecurity has never been more important to our economic prosperity and national security. At the same time, there are more cyber criminals and they are better resourced, and state actors have become more sophisticated …
Those of us older than a certain age will recall an excellent British television series, Yes, Minister, and its successor, Yes, Prime Minister: they were required viewing for young and enthusiastic public servants in Canberra. …
Three summers ago, I was walking with my husband along a South Coast beach when we noticed a woman diving into the surf with her two teenage children. From where we stood, it was obvious …
Australia’s 2020 cybersecurity strategy needs the input of all Australians—from individuals to academia, business, community associations and regulators. The government has issued a discussion paper calling for views, asking Australians to contribute to shaping Australia’s …
The Australian government is developing the next cybersecurity strategy to protect Australians from cyber threats. The current version was launched in 2016 and, while novel for its day, was largely underfunded when considering the task ahead. …
Back in 2016, Australia launched a new national cybersecurity strategy.* The strategy covers a four-year period to 2020, and given the changes in the security environment, an update is now clearly warranted. To that end, …