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Lesley Seebeck

Cyberspace is the new wild west frontier between nations

Digital wars are taking their place alongside physical wars. But do not expect any future treaties to control their effects.

In the wake of the Budget and earlier announcements, it’s clear that cyber –and information warfare more generally – is both a means of promoting Australia’s national interests and a threat to those interests.

Much of the focus of government has been on economic damage, particularly to organisations through data leaks, IP theft and criminal behaviour.

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Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Geomastery Advisory, and senior advisor, Strategic Analysis Australia.

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