Allegations that Russia has been actively probing millions of routers worldwide – supported by the US, UK and Australian governments – lend currency to calls by ASPI for Australia to consider developing an offensive “asymmetric capability” that would see it proactively launching cyber attacks against other countries.
David Braue | 18 Apr | Read more
Certifications and field capabilities both have value in escalating cybersecurity’s role, execution
David Braue | 28 Oct | Read more
A UNSW review of Australia's government cybersecurity policies has slammed a “relative lack of attention” to persistent policy gaps and shortcomings that it says have kept the country well behind its peers in areas such as education and training policies, and planning for security breaches causing critical-infrastructure disasters.
David Braue | 01 Jun | Read more
The process of developing a national cybersecurity capability requires a complete overhaul of technology and R&D processes that will take 10 to 20 years to complete, according to a government-security academic who warns that it will be “problematic” if Australia fails to retain a leadership role in the fast-evolving transformation.
David Braue | 01 Dec | Read more
More than a year into her role as head of Australia's top-level Australian Centre for Cyber Security (ACCS), Dr Jill Slay is driving information-security research and skills-building investments and is encouraged by the strong buy-in from government and industry – but admits even her organisation isn't immune from the skills deficit that is plaguing the private sector.
David Braue | 06 Aug | Read more