New DG announced for cyber spy agency

ACSC head Abigail Bradshaw is set to take the reins as the new Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate.

28 August, 2024

APS cyber security ‘not up to scratch’

A breakthrough in last year’s Medibank attack investigation has raised concerns about the government’s cyber security.

23 January, 2024

ACSC launches new smart cities cyber safety resource

The ACSC has launched a new smart cities resource in collaboration with leading international security agencies.

3 May, 2023

ACSC releases guide to safe smart cities

The ACSC’s new resource will help public authorities make their smart cities safer.

22 November, 2022

Ransomware attack on council impacted water monitoring systems, report reveals

Councils are an attractive target for cyber criminals, a key Australian Cyber Security Centre report warns.

7 November, 2022

ACSC issues joint warning about cyber attacks on critical infrastructure

The ACSC is urging critical infrastructure organisations to step up cyber security amid a warning about Iranian state-sponsored attacks.

20 September, 2022

Ensuring essential services stay online in the face of rising ransomware

The fact that more than 20,000 cyber incidents were experienced across all levels of government is cause for concern.

11 November, 2021

Cybercrime reported every 10 mins

Cyber attacks on government accounted for 35 per cent of reports to the ACSC.

7 September, 2020

Embattled council dumps CEO for ‘new direction’

Appointments, departures and movement around the government sector.

13 May, 2019

Cyber Security Centre outgrows ASIO HQ

$38 million move.

21 November, 2016

Turnbull orders Cyber Security cohesion, hacking paybacks

MacGibbon gets powerful new Special Advisor role.

21 April, 2016

PM orders urgent national cyber security strategy review

Report in six months, but expert advisers and focus raise eyebrows.

27 November, 2014