$18.2 million for small business cybersecurity “health checks” and post-attack support
Small businesses will gain access to a new cyber security "health check" program and tailored assistance to help them recover from cyberattacks, under a new $18.2 million plan from the federal government.
Businesses to report cyber ransoms to federal government under new mandatory scheme
Australian businesses will be required to disclose cyber ransom attacks to the federal government, as lawmakers attempt to shield traders from digital attacks costing billions of dollars each year.
Julie Collins pledges to work with small business on data privacy, cyber security overhauls
The federal government will work with small businesses as they encounter significant data safety obligations for the first time, Minister for Small Business Julie Collins has reaffirmed, using a Cyber Security Awareness Month statement to remind SMEs of major changes in the digital arena.
ATO issues fresh scam warning as fake myGov SMS and email trick taxpayers
Scammers are inundating targets with fake messages asking them to provide their myGov details, the Australian Taxation Office has revealed, while urging taxpayers to remail vigilant when completing their tax returns.
Cyber criminals are exploiting out-of-office emails to scam small businesses
Something as simple as including holiday details in your out-of-office email could give cyber criminals an edge over your business, SME experts warn, as the methods used by digital crooks become increasingly advanced.
Budget 2023: $23.4 million for small business cyber wardens program, delivered by COSBOA
The federal government will invest $23.4 million over the next three years to help small businesses build their resilience to cyber threats by training in-house cyber experts.
Cybersecurity needs a little less conversation, a lot more action
How many more times will we have to hear some struggling organisation announce that a cyber breach or data leak was caused by failure at a third-party contractor?
Security and compliance: is your business at risk?
In this webinar, hosted by SmartCompany senior tech journalist Tegan Jones, you’ll discover how you can prove strong security with compliance and why this is necessary for business growth.
Attorney-General’s massive data privacy report calls for end to small business exemptions
Small businesses should not be excluded from data privacy laws, but those exemptions should only be removed once independent businesses are capable of meeting their new cyber security obligations, according to an influential report destined to reshape and modernise Australia's data privacy legislation.
Small businesses failing ‘digital health check’ as industry urges government to include cyber resilience funding in May budget
The federal government must provide financial and advisory support to help small businesses build their digital capacities, leading industry groups say.
What businesses need to know about Australia’s new $50 million data breach penalty reforms
Parliament has approved the $50 million fine increase for data breaches but there are some concerns. Here's what SMEs need to know.
Five ways to guarantee the safety of customer data
If the current news cycle has shown us anything, it’s that it’s never been more important for businesses to be serious about security. It can feel like the next data breach is just around the corner.
