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Deakin to lead new $5 million ARC Training Centre for AI governance
Matched: Australia
Deakin University will lead a new ARC Training Centre focused on AI governance, oversight and assurance, backed by $5 million in Australian Research Council funding. The centre, established under the Industrial Transformation Research program, aims to develop expertise and frameworks for responsible AI deployment in industry and government contexts.
Australian Cybersecurity Magazine
Semperis report: Australian cyber executives face physical threats in ransomware attacks
Matched: Australia
A Semperis report found that Australian cybersecurity executives are increasingly facing physical threats during ransomware attacks, with 41% of incidents involving such tactics. The findings, from the 2026 Ransomware Risk Report, highlight an escalating trend where attackers are moving beyond digital extortion to intimidate individuals responsible for incident response decisions.
Australian Cybersecurity Magazine
Cisco report flags organisational friction as a key barrier to AI-driven cyber defence in Australia
Matched: Australia
A Cisco report finds Australian organisations are hindered in AI-powered cyber defence less by technology gaps than by internal friction — slow processes and siloed team structures. As cyber threats increasingly leverage AI, companies are warned that organisational inefficiencies may pose as much risk as technical shortcomings, with collaboration and streamlined decision-making identified as critical to an effective response.
Australian Cybersecurity Magazine
Claroty research: ANZ OT cyberattacks cost $2.04m on average, nearly double global figure
Matched: Australia
Cyberattacks on operational technology environments are costing Australian and New Zealand organisations an average of $2.04 million per incident, nearly double the global average of $1.04 million, according to new Claroty research. The findings highlight the significant financial impact cyber incidents are having on ANZ operational environments compared to their global counterparts.
Australian Cybersecurity Magazine
Kiteworks and A-LIGN extend partnership to support IRAP-aligned assessments in Australia
Matched: Australia
Kiteworks and compliance firm A-LIGN have extended their partnership to help Australian government agencies and regulated enterprises obtain IRAP-aligned assessments for data protection platforms. The arrangement aims to streamline assurance processes for organisations handling sensitive data under Australian cybersecurity frameworks.
Australian Cybersecurity Magazine
OAIC opens investigation into maker of HeyCyan smart glasses phone app
Matched: Australia
The Australian privacy regulator (OAIC) has launched an investigation into Chinese company Shenzhen Qingcheng Future Technology Co., the maker of the HeyCyan smart glasses app, over concerns about its privacy practices. The investigation will examine whether the company is complying with Australian privacy law regarding how it handles personal information collected through its app.
Australian Cybersecurity Magazine
ACSC warns of confirmed exploitation of Citrix NetScaler vulnerabilities
Matched: Australia
The ACSC has issued a critical alert warning that vulnerabilities in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway are being actively exploited against Australian organisations. The agency is urging affected organisations to apply patches immediately and check for signs of compromise, as threat actors may have already accessed systems prior to patching.
Australian Cybersecurity Magazine
ACSC warns of actively exploited vulnerabilities in Citrix NetScaler products
Matched: Australia
Australia's ACSC has issued a critical alert warning organisations using Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway about multiple newly disclosed vulnerabilities that are being actively exploited. Affected users are urged to apply patches immediately to reduce the risk of compromise.