Australia Invests $220 Million on Cyber Security

Last month The Australian Federal Government announced its cyber security policy with a $230 million commitment.

A large percentage of the funds will go toward ‘building cyber defences’ directed at neutralising attacks from outside of Australia’s borders.

There will be a raft of new appointments including a cyber ambassador, a special advisor on cyber security in the Prime Minister’s department, in addition to a new minister who will assist Prime Minister Turnbull on cyber security.

The Australian Cyber Security Centre, which is based in Canberra, will reach out to businesses to disseminate relevant information, while each capital city in the country will eventually establish a ‘threat sharing centre.’

The new policy involves the recruitment of more police and cyber specialists who will not only be charged with implementing a deterrence programme but will also be charged with establishing a tactical response to any cyber assault. For the full article click here 

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