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Has the cyber threat finally hit home?

The appointment of Clare O’Neil as the first federal Minister for Cyber Security last month highlights an increasing government focus on the topic dating back to the beginning of this decade.

Has the cyber threat finally hit home?
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  • July 25, 2022
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Has the cyber threat finally hit home?
In 2020, the government announced a $1.67 billion investment as part of the country’s Cyber Security Strategy 2020, which was intended to uplift the security and resilience of critical infrastructure.

A year later, the government turned its attention to upgrading the Essential Eight — a set of cyber security mitigation strategies designed to protect enterprises and organisations against all types of cyber threats. The new version includes maturity levels and advice on appropriate measures based on an organisation's size and cyber security needs.\

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