Oz infosec boffins call for mature threat debate

The Register:

"The University of NSW / Australian Defence Force Academy-run Australian Centre for Cybersecurity reckons the government needs to tip AU$1 billion annually into cyber-security."



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Australia's cyber security strategy must be strengthened

smh:

"The strategy, launched by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in April, came with an acknowledgement Australia was prepared to take offensive action to protect the national interest.

The funding boost came after $400 million was allocated for staff with hacking experience at the Australian Signals Directorate and the announcement of 800 new intelligence and cyber roles within the Department of Defence."



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​Optus Business, Macquarie Uni to invest AU$10m in cybersecurity hub

ZDNet:

"Optus Business and Macquarie University will jointly invest AU$10 million to establish a cybersecurity hub that will provide research, degree programs, executive and business short courses, professional recruiting opportunities, and consultancy services to the private sector and government agencies."



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Government's cyber security strategy falls short of global standards

afr.com:

"The Turnbull government's cyber security strategy has come under fire from University of New South Wales professors for failing to match up to the policies of its western counterparts when it comes to spending, education, threat identification and critical infrastructure protection.

According to the UNSW discussion paper released on Monday, the government has pledged less money to the problem and failed to adequately address the critical skills shortage, instead focusing on raising awareness and "cyber hygiene"."



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