Government progress on cybersecurity in Australia
Earlier this year, the Government’s cyber security advisor, Alastair MacGibbon, described a “prevailing ‘tick box’ compliance culture” for federal government agencies when it comes to cyber security. Furthermore, in a report released in May the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) recommended various areas where the Government needs to improve its approach to cyber security, particularly, in adapting and implementing the ‘National Cybersecurity Strategy 2016-2021’. In more positive news, on July 6, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), released its ‘Global Cybersecurity Index’, where Australia was ranked a top ten nation for its commitment to cyber security. By Dr. Drew Donnelly, Compliance Quarter In a range of articles recently we have looked at technological developments which call for strong cyber security compliance requirements, including the Productivity Commission’s proposed data-sharing regime and developments…