AustCyber stories
AI boosts Australian cyber defences against rising threats
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
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risk & compliance
Australian organisations are increasingly adopting AI to combat rising cyber threats, streamlining security operations amid escalating cybercrime costs.
Ransomware risk rises during holidays, warns Semperis
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Semperis' 2024 report reveals a staggering 69% of firms in Australia and New Zealand suffer ransomware attacks during holidays, despite reduced security staffing.
Australia launches new cyber network to combat threats
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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edutech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
The Australian Cyber Network has launched to combat a surge in cybercrime, following over 94,000 reported incidents in the past year.
National Missing Persons Hackathon unites 700 cyber experts
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
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iag
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austcyber
Australia's National Missing Persons Hackathon brings 700 participants together for a five-hour quest, solving six cold cases with cutting-edge cybersecurity techniques.
Cydarm and Retrospect Labs support Australian women in cyber comp
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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cybersecurity
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austcyber
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cydarm
Cydarm and Retrospect Labs have partnered to support the 2022 Australian Women in Security Network Response Competition.
Microsoft and AustCyber tackle cybersecurity skills shortage
Mon, 25th Jul 2022
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it training
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iam
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cybersecurity
Microsoft has partnered with AustCyber and other education and training providers to offer a credible alternative pathway to enter the cybersecurity industry.
EY appoints Michelle Price as Partner
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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data privacy
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government
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public sector
Michelle Price joins EY as Partner in Oceania's cybersecurity and trusted technology practice, to lead the Government and Public Sector team.
Microsoft partners with AustCyber to launch cybersecurity traineeship program
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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it training
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iam
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cybersecurity
Microsoft partners with AustCyber to launch a cybersecurity traineeship program, aiming to support 200 participants into a cyber career.
CyberCX and AustCyber launch platform to boost Aus cybersecurity industry
Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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cx
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martech
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cybersecurity
Australia's largest cybersecurity firm, CyberCX, and AustCyber have launched CyberSeek, an interactive mapping tool for the cybersecurity job market.
Stone & Chalk and AustCyber confirm strategic merger
Mon, 15th Feb 2021
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supply chain
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m&a
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austcyber
Stone - Chalk and AustCyber merge to boost growth for Australian tech companies and provide support in cyber security and emerging technologies.
AustCyber research shows huge potential of cybersecurity market
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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cybersecurity
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austcyber
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market research
For the first time, the gross value added (GVA) of Australia’s cybersecurity sector can be estimated, at $2.3 billion.
Cybermerc launches AU cyber threat intelligence platform, AUSHIELD
Tue, 24th Nov 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
So far Australian National University, Fortinet, Anomali, Elastic, Vault Cloud, and startups SecureStack and Countersight have joined the project.
National Missing Persons Hackathon returns for a second year
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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hackathon
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community
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austcyber
The National Missing Persons Hackathon has taken place in Australia, with 650 participants generating leads for national missing person cases.
Investment in Digital Trust crucial for Australian economy, study finds
Mon, 13th Jul 2020
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Investment in digital trust is key to Australia's economic stability, leading to job growth and reduced disruption risks, finds AustCyber report.
Airlock Digital seeks to empower Aussie SMEs with AustCyber funding
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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supply chain
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airlock digital
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austcyber
Airlock Digital secures AUD $1.3 million from AustCyber to boost cybersecurity for Australian SMEs by enhancing accessibility to application whitelisting.
Tasmania Node launches with a focus on developing cyber security innovation
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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cybersecurity
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austcyber
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exporting
The Tasmania Node will have a particular focus on driving national strategy in the smart cities, Internet of Things (IoT) and marine technology sectors.
Official launch of AustCyber’s cybersecurity Innovation Node
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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cybersecurity
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r&d
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austcyber
AustCyber and the Tasmanian Government launch new cybersecurity Innovation Node in Launceston, aiming to boost innovation and industry growth in Tasmania.
Canberra Cyber Security Innovation Node launches
Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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cybersecurity
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government
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austcyber
The Canberra Node is a part of the National Network of Nodes, which accelerates cyber capability development and innovation across Australia.
Interview: Former Anonymous member turns his talents toward SMB security
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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anonymous
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smb
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mssp
Adam Bennett discusses his Anonymous origins, the state of cyber threats in Australia, and what his new company Red Piranha is all about.
AustCyber appoints Michelle Price as its new CEO
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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austcyber
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job moves
Michelle Prices moves from her previous post as AustCyber’s chief operating officer to the role of CEO, after Craig Davies stepped down from the role.