Cyber Security

Escalating security risks and high-profile ransomware attacks are driving up the concern of executives and boards. Are you prepared, and do you have the resources to manage your risk? Epicor’s regional Vice President Greg O’Loan asks the big questions.  

SYPAQ Systems, an engineering company specialising in defence, national security and information technology, will expand its Victorian operations in a new facility. This will generate 280 high-value jobs for Victoria over the next five years.  The SYPAQ Centre of Excellence will be established in Fishermans Bend with support from the Victorian government, developing technologies and intellectual property related to autonomous systems … Continue reading SYPAQ Systems builds Centre of Excellence for defence →

According to a defence ministry press release, the federal government is collaborating with Australia’s defence industry to develop a “go-to” guide for small businesses on how to improve their security practices to help them win Defence work. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price launched the Working Securely with Defence guide alongside Australian Industry Group national … Continue reading Federal government launches guide to bolster industry security →

It’s been a rollercoaster couple of months for manufacturing in Australia, with the Australian Government promising over $1.5 billion to modernise the sector and create new markets and industries to accelerate the COVID-19 recovery, with many organisations already re-tooling their operations to produce new products. This is an exciting time for Australia’s manufacturing future. It’s … Continue reading Balancing robotic risks and rewards in manufacturing →

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) have released new Cloud Security Guidance to support the secure adoption of cloud services across government and industry. The Cloud Security Guidance aims guide government, cloud service providers (CSP) and Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessors on how to perform a comprehensive … Continue reading New Cloud Security Guidance to boost cyber security →

Last week, it was announced that a five-year, $5 million initiative to develop and sustain Electronic Warfare (EW) related skills in the defence sector is being established at Flinders University, enhancing South Australia as a Centre of Expertise in EW. The partnership between Defence and Flinders University will result in the establishment of a chair … Continue reading $5m national Electronic Warfare centre →

Support for high tech skills in South Australia has begun in the SA government’s Skilling South Australia Initiative. The initiative covers cyber security, IT, and other digital topics, and is targeted towards companies in the state seeking to build their capabilities in these sectors. While manufacturers have not had to be as concerned with cyber … Continue reading SA government provides cyber security training →

Space and industrial enterprises will be able to access a new font of cybersecurity innovation with the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre. The Centre will be housed at Lot Fourteen, which is already home to numerous space start-ups and advanced manufacturing businesses in what was previously the Royal Adelaide Hospital. The Centre hopes to open by … Continue reading Cyber capabilities grow in space innovation hub →

Australian businesses are beginning to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies, yet cyber threats remain an impediment. Innes Willox explains. Australian industry is currently in a state of transition to the Fourth Industrial Revolution – or Industry 4.0. It is fair to say that substantial progress in embracing Industry 4.0 has so far been confined to a … Continue reading IoT value untapped while cyber security threats grow →

A hub for the economic growth and innovation of the cyber security sector has opened in NSW. The NSW Cyber Security Node is one of five nodes that have been created in partnership with AustCyber. With manufacturers increasingly exposed to cyber threats due to the uptake of digital production solutions and industrial internet of things … Continue reading Cyber security node launched in NSW with federal partnership →

Adopting new technology shouldn’t be avoided over worries that a security system will be breached. Miri Schroeter finds out how companies can benefit from upgrading their systems while staying away from hackers. With more manufacturers looking to improve the software systems and connectivity of their factories, there is an increase in information for the public … Continue reading Overcoming fears associated with introducing new technology →

The federal government will provide $8.5 million in funding for Australia’s cyber security sector in the second round of AustCyber’s Projects Fund. Announcing the opening of the second round of AustCyber’s Projects Fund, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews encouraged companies that can make a significant contribution to the sector to apply. “Australia’s … Continue reading Cyber security sector to get a $8.5 million funding boost →

South Australian Premier, Steven Marshall has travelled to the United States to attend the Sea Air Space, expo in the US, and met with leaders in the space, defence and cyber security industries in Washington DC and Maryland. Marshall will also deliver the keynote address at the United States, Australia Dialogue on Defence Industries in … Continue reading U.S trip to drive growth in South Australia’s space, defence and cyber security sectors →

The latest number of data breaches in Australia have superseded previous quarterly figures, with most data breaches resulting from a malicious or criminal attack. From October to December 2018, 262 data breaches were notified to affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), compared to 245 the previous quarter. The latest quarterly … Continue reading Australian Information Commissioner reports cyber-attack increase   →

A new $10 million cyber security initiative announced by the federal government today will help small businesses secure their own and their customers’ data.  Over the next two years, eligible small businesses can apply for individual grants of up to $2,100, covering half the cost of having their cyber security tested by service providers approved by … Continue reading Gov announces $10m funding to help small businesses with cyber security →

A Cyber Security Innovation Node will be established in New South Wales as part of a national network to accelerate the growth of the cyber security industry. Minister for Trade and Industry, Niall Blair, said the Node would be a partnership between the NSW government and AustCyber, the national Australian Cyber Security Growth Network. The … Continue reading Cyber security innovation node to build NSW industry →

The Commonwealth has officially opened the Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC) in Adelaide. The program is a partnership between business, government, academia and other key partners to enhance collaboration on cyber security. Minister for Defence Christopher Pyne officially opened the Centre on Friday and welcomed representatives from federal and state governments, the academic community and … Continue reading New cyber security centre launched in Adelaide →

Almost one in three businesses see Australia as a prime target for cyber-attacks, data commissioned by Aura Information Security indicates. A survey of 307 Australian businesses suggests that considerable uncertainty is faced by organisations in trying to combat cyber security threats. More than 40 per cent of Australian businesses believe the country is behind the … Continue reading Aussie businesses see themselves as a target for cyber attacks →

The Federal government has opened the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s new headquarters in Canberra, to enhance Australia’s cyber resilience in partnership with industry, businesses, universities, not-for-profit organisations and governments. The Australian Cyber Security Centre forms a critical hub for the Joint Cyber Security Centres located in all capital cities, which facilitate partnerships between more than 150 organisations … Continue reading New Cyber Security Centre to boost Australia’s online resilience →

It’s no secret that the advent of Industry 4.0 brings with it almost as many challenges as it does opportunities.  Connected, smart manufacturers and digital supply chains are exposed to new risks through the very technology that enables and underpins these operations. But CEO of AustCyber, Michelle Price, says that Australian manufacturers in particular are in … Continue reading Putting the “secure” into smart manufacturing →