January
Why DeepSeek’s breakthrough is Australia’s new China challenge
Australia needs a high-risk foreign vendor framework that is public and applies to critical infrastructure and democratic institutions, as well as government.
December 2024
Are businesses ready to be outed for paying ransoms to cybercrooks?
No Australian organisation has ever had to publicly discuss making payments to hackers, but new mandatory cyber reporting reforms will change this.
September 2024
Australia must be wary of Beijing’s ears and hands in consumer goods
The US is banning Chinese-made EVs with internet connections for fear they will be used for surveillance or sabotage. Australia will need to step up too.
October 2023
Microsoft sends the right cyber signals
The strategic challenges nations face will be solved only through meaningful partnerships between government and industry.
February 2023
Cybersecurity is a team game Australia can’t afford to lose
Business will still have to do the heavy lifting on cyber resilience, and government must think carefully about how it steps in without creating the wrong impression.
August 2020
Cyber strategy signals laws to make boards take it seriously
Just as workplace safety is now accepted as a board responsibility, soon boards and executives will be held accountable for cyber security risk management.
May 2020
Recent cyber attacks just the tip of the iceberg for Australia
Toll Group, BlueScope and Service NSW have all fallen victim to cyber criminals in recent days. The government and industry need to sharpen their response.