ACMA’s 2026–27 compliance priorities focus on protecting consumers
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has set out its compliance and enforcement priorities for 2026–27, signalling a focus on areas it says pose…
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ASD to retire Essential Eight within two years, consults on replacement
The Australian Signals Directorate and the Australian Cyber Security Centre say the Essential Eight cyber security framework will be retired within the next two years…
ACS appoints Dr Prins Ralston as Chief Executive Officer
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has appointed Dr Prins Ralston as chief executive officer, effective immediately. ACS said Ralston has been a member for 35…
Five Eyes cyber agencies warn AI is accelerating cyber risk
Leaders of the Five Eyes cybersecurity agencies have issued a joint call for organisations to treat artificial intelligence as an immediate driver of cyber risk,…
Why Insider Threats Remain One of Cybersecurity’s Biggest Risks
By Danny Jenkins, ThreatLocker CEO and Co-founder Many cybersecurity frameworks are built around a flawed concept. It is the idea of placing implicit trust in…
Cloudflare report finds rising cyberattacks on civil society groups, including Australian organisations
Cyberattacks increasingly aimed at civil society organisations are expanding beyond the types of threats traditionally associated with governments and large enterprises, according to new data…
ACSC warns of reported credential exposure affecting Fortinet firewalls and VPN gateways
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has issued an alert about public reporting of a “widespread malicious campaign” targeting Fortinet firewalls and VPN gateways, warning…
Aon study finds Australia facing AI skills and benefits gaps as adoption rises
A new study by Aon has found Australian organisations are adopting artificial intelligence at pace but lagging in workforce readiness, with gaps in skills availability,…
‘Digital duty of care’ push puts AI accountability in focus
Following the release of a new Federal Government discussion paper, calls are growing for stronger safeguards to ensure artificial intelligence is used responsibly across workplaces…
Healthcare cyber investment rises, but confidence in recovery lags: Wasabi survey
Australian healthcare organisations are increasing spending on cyber resilience and data protection, but many IT professionals remain unsure they could keep critical data operational after…
Australian organisations urged to shift to autonomous cyber defence as AI threats accelerate
Australian organisations are being urged to adopt more autonomous and proactive cyber defence approaches as artificial intelligence (AI) increases both the pace and sophistication of…
Mackay Sugar cyber attack flagged as broader risk to Australia’s food supply chain
A cyber attack on Mackay Sugar, described as Australia’s second-largest exporter of sugar, has been claimed by a ransomware group known as “The Gentlemen”, which…