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Gov to create safe harbour for companies under cyber attack

Gov to create safe harbour for companies under cyber attack

As ASD warns of poor patching, bad network separation, and ancient vulns.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 15 2023 11:35AM Security
ASD takes cyber offensive to "tens" of targets in the last year

ASD takes cyber offensive to "tens" of targets in the last year

But says the threat actors often find ways to regroup after.
Ry Crozier Oct 26 2023 6:41PM Security
Volt Typhoon attacks attributed to China

Volt Typhoon attacks attributed to China

Five Eyes cyber agencies point the finger.
Richard Chirgwin May 25 2023 11:16AM Security
Home Affairs to migrate AUSTRAC, ACIC out of cyber hub

Home Affairs to migrate AUSTRAC, ACIC out of cyber hub

To 'last resort' services run by ASD.
Ry Crozier May 23 2023 11:57AM Security
ASD hub to handle REDSPICE 'innovation surge'

ASD hub to handle REDSPICE 'innovation surge'

More work in cyber security overhaul to be contracted out.
Ry Crozier Feb 7 2023 11:50AM Security
ASD kicks off cyber security recruitment push

ASD kicks off cyber security recruitment push

Including offensive cyber ops.
Richard Chirgwin Feb 2 2023 7:15AM Training & Development
Australia sets up 100-strong permanent 'operation' to target hackers

Australia sets up 100-strong permanent 'operation' to target hackers

With a global remit.
Ry Crozier Nov 12 2022 11:26AM Security
Australian telco sector security sweep comes up clean, so far

Australian telco sector security sweep comes up clean, so far

Work undertaken by ASD following Optus data breach.
Ry Crozier Oct 2 2022 1:21PM Security
ASD adopts OSCAL format for Information Security Manual

ASD adopts OSCAL format for Information Security Manual

Simplifying security automation.
Richard Chirgwin Sep 28 2022 6:40AM Security
ASD creates CISO role in REDSPICE hiring blitz

ASD creates CISO role in REDSPICE hiring blitz

Also searches for a general counsel to keep activities legal.
Justin Hendry Jul 6 2022 12:10PM Security
ASD to create cyber security hubs in three states

ASD to create cyber security hubs in three states

Using REDSPICE budget funding.
Justin Hendry Apr 6 2022 6:28PM Training & Development
Defence cancels SkyGuardian drones to fund REDSPICE cyber plan

Defence cancels SkyGuardian drones to fund REDSPICE cyber plan

Billion-dollar project canned.
Justin Hendry Apr 1 2022 3:48PM Strategy
Talent crisis raises questions over $10bn REDSPICE cyber plan: Labor

Talent crisis raises questions over $10bn REDSPICE cyber plan: Labor

Calls for detail on plan to double size of ASD.
Justin Hendry Mar 30 2022 5:01PM Security
ASD to double in size after $10bn cyber security funding boost

ASD to double in size after $10bn cyber security funding boost

Budget 2022: Offensive, defence capabilities to grow.
Justin Hendry Mar 29 2022 8:02PM Security
ASD says quantum no immediate threat to encrypted government data

ASD says quantum no immediate threat to encrypted government data

Algorithms unlikely to be cracked if approved.
Justin Hendry Dec 3 2021 7:00AM Security
Sovereign push for gov cyber hubs ahead of expansion

Sovereign push for gov cyber hubs ahead of expansion

DTA calls for industry input.
Justin Hendry Nov 23 2021 12:31PM Strategy
ASD chief pushes back against splitting agency in two

ASD chief pushes back against splitting agency in two

Says cyber security and signals intelligence are a "natural part of one another".
Justin Hendry Nov 18 2021 1:22PM Security
Gov readies cyber hub expansion, stops certifying internet gateways

Gov readies cyber hub expansion, stops certifying internet gateways

Makes change to strengthen network defences.
Justin Hendry Nov 2 2021 12:05PM Strategy
Tech giants say gov cyber incident intervention powers 'unworkable'

Tech giants say gov cyber incident intervention powers 'unworkable'

Will create 'troubling global precedent'.
Justin Hendry Oct 15 2021 12:40PM Security
Toll Group justifies ASD engagement times following ransomware attacks

Toll Group justifies ASD engagement times following ransomware attacks

Says it was preoccupied with the incident response.
Justin Hendry Aug 2 2021 6:41PM Security

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