National Security stories - Page 7

The Australian Computer Society urges a major digital skills boost to combat AUD $63bn cyber threats, calling for new training pathways and incentives by 2030.

Givvable won Best of the Best at River Rival 2025 for its platform automating supplier diligence, adopted by Microsoft, AWS, Flight Centre and TikTok.

Cybersecurity is now central to Australia's economic growth, safeguarding digital infrastructure amid rising cybercrime costing organisations up to AUD $63,600 per incident.

Jen Easterly, former US cybersecurity chief, joins Huntress advisory board as firm expands with USD $1.5bn valuation and boosts AI cyber defence services.

Microsoft aims to complete its quantum-safe security rollout by 2033, integrating post-quantum cryptography across Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365 to counter future threats.

DroneShield boosts its Ukraine operations via a new partnership, enhancing AI counter-drone tech shaped by battlefield experience for use in 40+ countries.

AI and sovereign data laws drive global data centre market to an estimated $387 billion by 2025, reshaping infrastructure and energy use worldwide.

Jen Easterly, ex-CISA Director, joins Huntress' Strategic Advisory Board to enhance AI-led cybersecurity as the firm advances its USD $1.5 billion growth.

Half of Australian government agencies have not adopted the strongest email security, risking cyberattacks on sensitive public sector data and communications.

Orca Security has achieved IRAP PROTECTED status for its cloud platform, enabling Australian public sector organisations to access enhanced cloud security capabilities.

Rimini Street has joined the US GSA Schedule, enabling government agencies to save up to 50% on Oracle, SAP and VMware support services.

Emerging tech in critical infrastructure boosts automation but widens cyber risks, with attacks targeting unified platforms and unencrypted OT protocols.

Government agencies outpace the private sector in quantum computing readiness, urging urgent action to protect future cybersecurity and national security.

Cloudflare's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in global internet shutdowns from government actions, outages, cable damage and cyberattacks, hitting multiple countries.

Nation-state cyberattacks increasingly target vital infrastructure sectors, exposing weaknesses and urging urgent improvements in cybersecurity resilience.

Qantas' cyberattack affecting 6 million Australians sparks urgent calls for nationwide investment in stronger digital education and cyber resilience.

Siren's 14.7 investigative platform uses AI to help police tackle complex threats, enabling real-time analysis of vast data for faster, clearer insights.

Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Law, allowing pre-emptive action against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.

The Reserve Bank of Fiji is spearheading efforts to enhance national cyber resilience amid rapid digital growth, urging collaboration between public and private sectors.

Chinese startup DeepSeek's new AI model cuts costs but sparks global security fears, prompting bans and cyberattacks amid geopolitical tensions.