Federal Budget eats into cybersecurity

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Federal Budget eats into cybersecurity

But the nation's spooks get more warm bodies.

Although ICT projects were well represented in this year's Federal budget, razor gangs have slashed staff from Government cybersecurity agencies. And new cybersecurity initiatives were absent from the budget. Those who will lose staff: Customs loses 90 staff (down from 5320) The Attorney-Genera...

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