CSIRO offering free R&D cyber security training for SMEs
The CSIRO is offering 10 weeks of free research and development training for SME staff who are responsible for providing new cyber security solutions.
Hackers are after SMEs’ digital estates. Here’s why you can’t overlook cyber security
SMEs can often display some complacency when it comes to cyber security, thinking that only large organisations are at risk, or that our remote island of Australia is not a strategic priority for hackers.
Why Clare O’Neil’s job as Minister for Cyber Security will be so important for Australia
Victorian member Clare O'Neil has been appointed Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Cyber Security. It’s the first time cyber security has had its own portfolio in the Australian cabinet.
Is your bank balance safe? Hacker threats have banks shoring up their defence, but it might not be enough
Hackers have been attacking “systemically important financial institutions” in Australia, revealing weaknesses the RBA says could risk the "integrity and stability of Australian financial institutions”.
World Password Day: Four things you can do to protect yourself online
Today is World Password Day — the perfect opportunity to ensure we are doing all we can to manage our online logins.
Scammers are offering fake ABNs to prospective small business owners, the ATO warns
Scam artists are advertising on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, harming unsuspecting victims in the process.
Red tape cuts and digital transformation on the agenda at COSBOA National Small Business Summit
SMEs are navigating the practical terms of how businesses can manage scaling up their technology and workforce at the annual COSBOA summit this week.
Budget allots $9.9 billion towards REDSPICE program to enhance Australia’s cybersecurity capabilities
The money from the budget is expected to help build Australia’s intelligence, defensive and offensive capabilities.
Nations are now turning to quantum tech for their national security. Here’s what’s on the radar
Quantum technology promises breakthroughs in weapons, communications, sensing and computing technology that could change the world’s balance of military power.
Australian bodies establish the Digital Platform Regulators Forum
Four national regulators have joined to establish the Digital Platform Regulators Forum (DP-REG) to support a more unified approach to regulation.
John Durie: Latest Google acquisition presents first digital merger dilemma for new ACCC chair
Google's acquisition of cybersecurity business Mandiant faces strong anti-trust scrutiny in the US but the incoming ACCC chair has yet to opine on such issues.
Banks aren’t getting worse, fintech fraudsters are just getting better
Since COVID-19 reared its ugly head in 2020, fintech fraud risk has exploded. So what can be done?
