Ransomware is biggest online threat to people in UK

Ransomware is biggest online threat to people in UK

GCHQ cybersecurity boss sounds alarm over extortion by hackers who are mostly based in former Soviet states. Read more.

Australian Government to mandate Essential Eight cyber security controls

The Australian Attorney-General’s Department recommends the mandatory adoption of the Essential Eight cyber security controls by all non-corporate Commonwealth entities. Read more.

KPMG chairman states that auditors are finding remote auditing a challenge

KPMG chairman Alison Kitchen states that auditors are finding remote auditing a challenge.  Read More

Australian PM warns of rise in cyber attacks

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison warns of a surge in malicious cyber activity over recent months.  Read More

Auditors adjust to not being there in era of six feet apart

The pandemic has effectively stripped away auditors ability to be in the same room. Read More

Business handbrake to accelerator – the changing role of cyber security

Cyber security, with its emerging measurement and risk management capabilities, is maturing to become an asset that delivers a competitive advantage to any business. This is a shift that is gaining momentum in the mindset and culture of both security and business decision makers.

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NSW Government releases NSW Cyber Security Policy

NSW Government has published the latest NSW Cyber Security Policy  following the auditor-general’s review of the public sector last year.

The new policy requires  that agencies implement and report against the ACSC Essential 8:

• the Agency’s current maturity levels for each control;
• the Agency’s target maturity levels and target date for each control, based on the Agency’s risk tolerance.

Download a PDF of the policy to see what is required.

The Rise in Australia’s Notifiable Data Breaches

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner released its highly-anticipated first full quarter of numbers under the notifiable data breaches (NDB) scheme today. Read More.

Australian National Audit Office – Audit Insights Report

The ANAO’s audit insights report published on 20th July 2018 covers audit reports tabled in Australian Parliament during the fourth quarter of 2017–18 with a focus on the key learnings relating to cyber resilience. The ASD Essential Eight security controls are key to building a robust environment.  Read the full article here.

Aussie security specialists showcase solutions on UK trade trip

Australian Minister for cyber security Angus Taylor is leading the delegation of more than 60 Australian cyber security and fintech industry leaders, including Huntsman Security, who will share best practice with UK counterparts during the visit.

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